Our commitment

• Follow WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria as our target.
• Design and develop with keyboard, screen reader, and low-vision users in mind.
• Test new features before release and fix critical barriers quickly.
• Offer accessible alternatives for key content on request.

Scope

This statement covers the MD World Health website and content we control. Third-party platforms and embedded tools are covered by their own policies. We select vendors that state alignment with accessibility standards where feasible.

Conformance status

Target standard: W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, Level AA.

Current status: partially conformant. Some components may require additional work. We are tracking issues and delivering fixes as part of our release cycles.

Measures we take

• Design system with color contrast checks and focus states.
• Semantic HTML and ARIA only when needed.
• Keyboard access for navigation, menus, dialogs, and forms.
• Captions or transcripts for time-based media we publish.
• Content review for clear language and meaningful link text.
• Periodic audits using assistive tech and automated tooling.

Testing and review

• Assistive tech spot checks: NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack.
• Browser support: current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
• Automated checks: axe DevTools and browser accessibility trees.
• Manual keyboard walkthroughs for all critical user flows.

Compatibility and technical specs

• Built for HTML5, WAI-ARIA 1.2 where needed, CSS, and unobtrusive JavaScript.
• Works without a mouse. Use Tab, Shift+Tab, and Enter or Space to operate controls.
• Optimal on modern browsers. Older or unsupported browsers may not render all features.

Known limitations

• Third-party embeds such as payment widgets, video players, or maps may have their own constraints.
• Legacy blog posts may lack full heading structure or alt text. We are updating these items over time.

If you encounter an issue, tell us and we will provide an alternative or a fix.

Feedback and requests

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our site.

• Email: privacy@mdworldhealth.com
• Web form: /accessibility-feedback

Response time: we aim to reply within 2 business days and resolve confirmed issues as quickly as possible based on severity.

Accessible alternatives

On request we can provide product information, policies, or instructions in accessible formats such as large print, tagged PDF, or plain text.

Formal complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate in your jurisdiction. In the United States, you can learn more about web accessibility and civil rights from the U.S. Access Board and the Department of Justice.

Developer notes and skip link snippet

Add a visible focusable skip link near the top of every page and a main landmark.

<a class="skip-link" href="#main-content">Skip to main content</a>
<main id="main-content">...</main>

Example styles:

.skip-link { position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:auto; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; }
.skip-link:focus { left:12px; top:12px; width:auto; height:auto; padding:8px 12px; background:#111; color:#fff; border-radius:6px; }