Accessibility Statement

Jacob Leivent M.D. 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.

Conformance Status

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

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Accessibility Toolbar: Available on every page (top right corner) with options to increase/decrease text size, adjust contrast, enable grayscale, and more
• Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support for navigation throughout the site
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Properly structured HTML with ARIA labels and semantic markup
• Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alt text
• Color Contrast: Text and background colors meet WCAG AA standards
• Responsive Design: Works on all devices and screen sizes
• Skip to Content Link: Allows users to bypass navigation and go directly to main content
• Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Using the Accessibility Toolbar

The accessibility toolbar on our website provides the following options:

• Increase/Decrease Text: Adjust text size for better readability
• Grayscale: Remove all colors for users with color vision deficiencies
• High Contrast: Increase contrast between text and background
• Negative Contrast: Invert colors for users who prefer light text on dark backgrounds
• Light Background: Ensure background is always light
• Links Underline: Underline all links for easier identification
• Readable Font: Switch to a simpler, more readable font
• Reset: Return all settings to default

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Jacob Leivent M.D. website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Phone: (516) 430-8792
• We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Jacob Leivent M.D. website relies on the following technologies to work:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript (with graceful degradation for non-JS users)
• ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. If you experience any difficulty accessing our website, please contact us and we will work with you to provide the information you need in an alternative format.

Additional Assistance

If you need assistance with our services or have questions about accessibility, please call us at (516) 430-8792. We are here to help and ensure that our psychiatric services are accessible to all patients.

This statement was last updated on October 8, 2025.