Most accessibility problems are common and much easier to address once you know where to look.
Lawsuits over inaccessible websites are rising, and healthcare is one of the fastest-growing targets. Patient portals, appointment forms, telehealth pages, online documents, and videos can all create barriers that visitors can identify quickly.
A federal rule requires many healthcare organizations to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities, with a May 2027 deadline identified in the source material. That creates a valuable window to assess the website, prioritize the work, and begin correcting issues before enforcement pressure increases.
Accessibility is also about the patient experience. A person using a keyboard, screen reader, captions, magnification, or another assistive technology should be able to find information, understand content, complete forms, and take action without unnecessary obstacles.
A federal rule requires many healthcare organizations to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities, with a May 2027 deadline identified in the source material. That creates a valuable window to assess the website, prioritize the work, and begin correcting issues before enforcement pressure increases.
Accessibility is also about the patient experience. A person using a keyboard, screen reader, captions, magnification, or another assistive technology should be able to find information, understand content, complete forms, and take action without unnecessary obstacles.
