Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to accessible dental care and information

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Dental Center of North Iowa, L.C. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to dental health information and services. This commitment extends to our physical location and our online presence.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. These guidelines are internationally recognized standards adopted by organizations and governments worldwide.

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. We aim to meet Level AA conformance.

Accessibility Features

Our website incorporates the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML structure for proper content organization
  • Appropriate heading hierarchy throughout all pages
  • Alt text for meaningful images
  • Color contrast ratios meeting WCAG requirements
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Responsive design for various screen sizes and devices
  • Clear and consistent navigation
  • Form labels and error identification
  • Skip navigation links (where applicable)
  • Readable fonts and text sizing
  • Logical focus order for interactive elements

Physical Accessibility

Our dental office in Mason City, Iowa is committed to physical accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and facilities
  • Accessible parking spaces near the entrance
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Wide doorways and hallways
  • Accommodation for mobility devices
  • Staff trained to assist patients with disabilities

Assistive Technology Compatibility

We aim to ensure our website is compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Alternative pointing devices

Known Accessibility Issues

We are aware of the following areas that may present accessibility challenges and are working to address them:

  • Some third-party embedded content (maps, forms) may have accessibility limitations
  • PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
  • Video content may lack captions or audio descriptions

We are actively working to improve these areas and welcome feedback on specific accessibility issues.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Training for content creators and developers
  • Incorporation of accessibility in design and development processes
  • Monitoring for and addressing accessibility barriers
  • Staying current with accessibility standards and best practices

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and services. Please let us know if you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and propose a solution within 10 business days.

Requesting Accommodations

If you require accommodations to access our dental services or information, please contact us. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, which may include:

  • Large print materials
  • Alternative formats for documents
  • Sign language interpreter arrangements
  • Extended appointment times
  • Communication support

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility throughout our website, some third-party content and applications may not be fully accessible. We encourage you to contact us if you experience difficulty accessing any content.

Enforcement Procedure

In case of unsatisfactory results from our accessibility feedback process, you may contact:

The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
www.ada.gov

Contact Information

For accessibility-related inquiries or to request accommodations:

Dental Center of North Iowa, L.C.
Address: 2800 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: +1 779-978-1789
Email: contact@dentalcenterofiowa.com

Last Updated: January 1, 2026