Accessibility Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Weeks Orthodontics is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience that allows every visitor to access information about our orthodontic services, schedule appointments, and communicate with our practice.

Our Commitment

Weeks Orthodontics is committed to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Dr. Travis A. Weeks and Dr. Shadiya Hasan believe that every patient — regardless of ability — deserves equal access to information about their orthodontic health. This commitment extends to our physical offices in Winter Springs and Oviedo, FL, as well as our digital presence.

Accessibility Features on Our Website

We have taken the following steps to improve accessibility on our website:

  • Semantic HTML: Our website uses proper heading structures, landmark regions, and semantic markup to support screen readers and assistive technologies
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements on our website — including menus, forms, buttons, and links — can be accessed and operated using a keyboard alone
  • Alternative Text: Images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) so that screen reader users can understand visual content
  • Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background elements to ensure readability for users with low vision or color blindness
  • Resizable Text: Our website supports browser-based text resizing without loss of functionality or content
  • Form Labels: All form fields on our website include clear, descriptive labels that are programmatically associated with their respective inputs
  • Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for interactive elements to assist users navigating with a keyboard
  • Responsive Design: Our website adapts to different screen sizes and orientations, supporting users who rely on screen magnification or mobile devices

Physical Office Accessibility

Both Weeks Orthodontics office locations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for physical accessibility:

  • Winter Springs Office (1350 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 200, Winter Springs, FL 32708): Wheelchair-accessible entrance, ADA-compliant restrooms, and accessible treatment areas
  • Oviedo Office (1949 County Road 419, Suite 1461, Oviedo, FL 32766): Ground-level access, wheelchair-accessible entrance, ADA-compliant restrooms, and accessible treatment areas

Our staff is trained to assist patients with mobility limitations, hearing impairments, visual impairments, and other accessibility needs. If you require any accommodation during your visit, please let us know when scheduling your appointment so we can prepare accordingly.

Communication Accessibility

We offer multiple ways to communicate with our practice to accommodate different needs:

For patients who are deaf or hard of hearing, we can arrange sign language interpreter services with advance notice. For patients with visual impairments, we can provide treatment information in alternative formats upon request.

Ongoing Efforts

Web accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website to identify and address potential accessibility barriers. As web standards and assistive technologies evolve, we continue to update our website to maintain and improve accessibility compliance.

Third-Party Content

Our website may include content or functionality provided by third-party services, including embedded videos, payment portals, and scheduling tools. While we strive to select accessible third-party services, we may not have full control over the accessibility of external content. If you encounter accessibility issues with any third-party content on our website, please contact us so we can work to find an alternative solution.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Weeks Orthodontics website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, have difficulty accessing any content or functionality, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Weeks Orthodontics — Accessibility Coordinator
1350 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 200, Winter Springs, FL 32708
Phone: (407) 327-7737
Email: [email protected]

We will make every reasonable effort to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to address identified issues promptly.

Applicable Standards and Laws

This Accessibility Policy is informed by the following standards and regulations: