At Cottonwood Psychology, we want our website to be easy to use for everyone. Clear, practical information should be available to readers of all abilities, on any device.
Who we are and what this page covers
Cottonwood Psychology is a digital publication created by psychology professionals. We share educational content and do not provide therapy, medical advice, or crisis services. This policy describes how we work to make our site accessible and how you can contact us if you need help.
Our standards
We aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines help make web content more usable for people with a wide range of needs. We review updates to the guidelines and adjust our approach as standards evolve.
What we do today
To support accessibility across our site, we:
- Use semantic HTML so pages have a clear structure and navigation.
- Maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background.
- Write meaningful link text and labels.
- Provide alternative text for images where it adds value.
- Build responsive layouts that work on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
- Avoid using color alone to convey meaning.
- Strive for keyboard-friendly navigation.
If we publish audio or video in the future, we will include captions or transcripts.
Ongoing improvements
Accessibility is an active, ongoing effort. We regularly:
- Check pages for common issues and update older content where needed.
- Review headings, landmarks, and link wording for clarity.
- Test key pages with assistive technologies and keyboard-only navigation.
- Train our editors and writers to follow accessible content practices.
Known limitations
While we do our best, you may still run into issues such as:
- Older posts that are missing image descriptions.
- Third-party embeds or tools that we do not control.
- Occasional formatting problems on very small screens.
If you notice a problem, please tell us. Your feedback helps us fix things faster.
Feedback and help
If you experience a barrier or need an alternative format, contact us with:
- A short description of the issue
- The page URL
- Your device and browser (if you can share them)
Email: [email protected]
We try to reply as quickly as possible, typically within 1–2 business days.
Third-party content and links
Our site sometimes links to or embeds content from other websites. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party services, but we will pass along your feedback when possible and look for better alternatives if needed.
Commitment to continuous improvement
Accessibility reflects our values. We will keep learning, auditing, and improving so more people can comfortably read and use our content.