Accessibility for healthcare websites
Patients look for care under stress. Clear navigation, readable text, and forms that work with assistive technologies reduce friction and support trust.
Run a free scan
Scan scheduling and login pages. Validate error messages and consent flows manually.
High-risk journeys
Appointment booking, bill pay, and records access must be operable without a mouse. Errors should describe what happened and how to fix it.
Medical content
Plain language helps everyone. Avoid burying critical warnings only in images. Provide structured headings for long articles.
Third-party tools
Patient portals often embed vendor UIs. If the vendor fails basic checks, escalate with your report.
Privacy and accessibility
Do not sacrifice accessibility for CAPTCHAs; choose accessible alternatives. Ensure timeout warnings are perceivable.
Next steps
Use our issue library for forms and contrast, and scan after each major content migration.
Questions people ask
- HIPAA?
- Privacy rules are separate; this tool focuses on technical accessibility.
- Emergency info?
- Ensure alerts work with assistive tech and do not rely on color alone.
- Maps?
- Provide text directions or alternate ways to reach locations.
- Telehealth?
- Test vendor widgets for keyboard and screen reader support.