Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 1, 2026

OrthoVellum is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We believe that every medical professional, regardless of ability, should have equal access to high-quality exam preparation resources. Accessibility is not an afterthought—it is built into our development process from the start.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Current Status

  • Partially conformant: Some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address these areas.

Accessibility Features

OrthoVellum includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation & Structure

  • Consistent navigation throughout the site
  • Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
  • Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
  • Descriptive page titles
  • Breadcrumb navigation for easy orientation

Visual Design

  • High contrast color scheme (dark mode by default)
  • Color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
  • Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • No content that flashes more than three times per second

Content

  • Alt text for all meaningful images
  • Descriptive link text (avoiding "click here")
  • Tables with proper headers and captions
  • Form labels associated with inputs
  • Error messages that are clear and helpful

Keyboard Accessibility

  • All interactive elements accessible via keyboard
  • Visible focus indicators
  • Logical tab order
  • No keyboard traps
  • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions

Screen Reader Support

  • ARIA landmarks for page regions
  • ARIA labels for interactive components
  • Live regions for dynamic content updates
  • Tested with VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), NVDA, and JAWS

Assistive Technologies Supported

OrthoVellum is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Switch access devices

Browser Compatibility

For the best accessibility experience, we recommend using the latest versions of:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

We support these browsers on desktop and mobile platforms. Older browser versions may not provide full accessibility features.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:

Medical Images

  • Some radiographic and clinical images are essential for learning and cannot be fully described in alt text. We provide context in surrounding text where possible.
  • ISAWE (Image-based Short Answer) scenarios inherently require visual image interpretation. We are exploring alternative formats for visually impaired users.

Third-Party Content

  • Some embedded content from third parties may not meet our accessibility standards. We are working with partners to improve this.

PDF Documents

  • Some downloadable PDFs may not be fully accessible. We are working to provide accessible HTML alternatives.

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of OrthoVellum. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

When contacting us, please include:

  • The web page URL where you encountered the issue
  • A description of the problem
  • The assistive technology you are using (if applicable)
  • Your browser and operating system

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access any content or functionality on OrthoVellum, we will work with you to provide the information in an alternative format. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvement. Our efforts include:

  • Regular accessibility audits using automated and manual testing
  • Training for our development and content teams
  • User testing with people who use assistive technologies
  • Monitoring user feedback and addressing issues promptly
  • Staying current with accessibility standards and best practices

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant regulatory body in your jurisdiction:

Technical Specifications

OrthoVellum relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

  • HTML5
  • WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
  • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
  • JavaScript (with progressive enhancement)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with WCAG 2.1.

Assessment Approach

OrthoVellum assesses accessibility through:

  • Self-evaluation using WCAG 2.1 guidelines
  • Automated testing tools (Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse)
  • Manual testing with keyboard and screen readers
  • User feedback and issue reports

Updates to This Statement

This accessibility statement was last updated on January 1, 2026. We review and update this statement annually or whenever significant changes are made to the website.