Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At GlucoWellness, we believe that nutrition education and health resources should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to ensure that our website and digital content comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and continue to work toward enhancing accessibility features across all our digital platforms.

Our commitment to accessibility reflects our core mission of empowering individuals through evidence-based nutrition education. We recognize that accessible design benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities, by creating a more inclusive and user-friendly experience for all visitors to our site.

Measures We Take to Ensure Accessibility

We have implemented various measures to make our website more accessible, including:

Website Structure and Navigation

• Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
• Keyboard-navigable interface for users who cannot use a mouse
• Skip navigation links to help users bypass repetitive content
• Consistent and predictable navigation throughout the site
• Breadcrumb navigation to help users understand their location
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context

Content Readability and Perception

• Sufficient color contrast between text and background
• Text resizing without loss of content or functionality
• No content that flashes more than three times per second
• Clear, simple language where possible
• Definitions for specialized nutrition and health terminology
• Alternative text for all informative images

Forms and Interactive Elements

• Properly labeled form fields with clear instructions
• Error identification and suggestions for correction
• Multiple ways to navigate and find content
• Sufficient time to read and use content
• ARIA landmarks and roles where appropriate

Educational Content Accessibility

• Transcripts for audio content
• Captions for video content
• Text alternatives for complex nutrition charts and diagrams
• Multiple formats for educational materials where possible
• Structured content that works with assistive technologies

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines 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.

GlucoWellness strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA. We are working continuously to achieve and maintain this level of accessibility across our entire website and digital content. We conduct regular accessibility audits and remediation to identify and address any issues that might affect accessibility.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of GlucoWellness, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

• Third-party content: Some content on our site may be provided by third parties and may not be fully accessible. We are working with our partners to improve the accessibility of this content.
• Legacy documents: Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents or providing alternative accessible formats upon request.
• Complex nutrition calculators: Some of our interactive nutrition tools may present challenges for certain assistive technologies. We offer alternative methods to access this information through our consultation services.

Feedback and Assistance

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

• Email: support@glucowelness.com
• Phone: +1 (713) 871-1046
• Address: 1300 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055, USA

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

Accommodation Requests

If you need assistance accessing any content on our website or require materials in an alternative format, please contact us using the information above. Please specify:

• The content you wish to access
• Your preferred format (e.g., accessible PDF, large print, audio description)
• Your contact information

We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Compatibility with Assistive Technologies

The GlucoWellness website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

We test our website with various assistive technologies as part of our accessibility quality assurance process.

Technical Specifications

The GlucoWellness website relies on the following technologies for compliance with accessibility standards:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS3
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Methodology

GlucoWellness assesses the accessibility of our website through a combination of:

• Automated testing tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies
• Periodic third-party accessibility audits

Legal Compliance

GlucoWellness is committed to complying with:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

This accessibility statement was last updated on June 5, 2025, and will be reviewed and updated annually or when significant changes are made to the website.