Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Healthline.es, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to make health information available to all users, regardless of ability or circumstance.

We believe that everyone deserves access to reliable health information. This accessibility statement reflects our ongoing efforts to make our website inclusive and usable for people with various disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Healthline.es is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features Implemented

• Semantic HTML - Proper heading structure, landmarks, and ARIA labels
• Keyboard Navigation - Full keyboard accessibility with visible focus indicators
• Screen Reader Compatible - Optimized for JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Color Contrast - Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text
• Text Resizing - Content remains readable when zoomed up to 200%
• Alt Text - Descriptive alternative text for all images

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us so we can provide an accessible alternative or fix the issue.

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers and assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

Keyboard Navigation

Our website supports keyboard navigation for users who cannot use a mouse. The following keyboard shortcuts are available:

• Tab / Shift+Tab - Navigate through interactive elements
• Enter / Space - Activate buttons and links
• Arrow Keys - Navigate within menus and dropdowns
• Esc - Close menus, modals, and dropdowns
• Skip to Content - Press Tab on page load to access skip link

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Healthline.es. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement:

• Email: accessibility@healthline.es
• Phone: +34 123 456 789 (with relay services)
• Contact Form: healthline.es/contact

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Healthline.es relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5 - Semantic markup for structure
• WAI-ARIA - Role, state, and property attributes
• CSS3 - Responsive design and visual presentation
• JavaScript - Enhanced interactivity (progressively enhanced)

Assessment Methods

We assess the accessibility of Healthline.es through the following methods:

• Automated Testing - Regular scans using WAVE, axe, and Lighthouse
• Manual Testing - Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Visual Inspection - Color contrast and focus indicator checks
• Screen Reader Testing - Testing with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• User Testing - Feedback from users with disabilities