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WEB ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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Shawn Cohen D.D.S. P.L.L.C.

372 Avenue U, Suite L1  ·  Brooklyn, NY 11223  ·  www.nycbestdentalcare.com

Shawn Cohen D.D.S. P.L.L.C. is committed to ensuring that our website, www.nycbestdentalcare.com, is accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities. We believe that every patient and prospective patient deserves equal access to information about our dental services, and we are actively working to improve the accessibility of our digital presence.

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Statement details

Effective date

January 1, 2025

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Last reviewed

June 2026

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Standard targeted

WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

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Applicable law

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III; New York State Human Rights Law; New York City Human Rights Law (Admin. Code § 8-107)

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Jurisdiction

Brooklyn, New York — Second Circuit

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Legal basis and applicability

This statement is provided in accordance with obligations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which courts in the Second Circuit (which covers New York) have interpreted to apply to the websites of businesses that serve the public. As a dental practice serving patients in Brooklyn and the surrounding boroughs, Shawn Cohen D.D.S. P.L.L.C. qualifies as a place of public accommodation subject to these requirements.

Additionally, the New York City Human Rights Law provides broader protections than federal law and explicitly covers places of public accommodation operating within New York City, including their digital and online services.

Accessibility standard

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Measures we have taken

Shawn Cohen D.D.S. P.L.L.C. has taken the following steps to improve accessibility on our website:

  • Deployed an accessibility widget to assist users who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, high-contrast modes, and other assistive technologies
  • Added descriptive alternative text to images throughout the website so that screen reader users can understand visual content
  • Ensured that all form fields on our appointment request and contact forms include proper labels for assistive technology compatibility
  • Maintained sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background elements
  • Structured page content using proper heading hierarchy to aid navigation
  • Ensured all pages include a descriptive page title

Known limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content on our website may not yet fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively working to identify and remediate any such issues. If you encounter a barrier that prevents you from accessing any content or functionality on our website, please contact us and we will make every reasonable effort to provide the information or service you need through an alternative means.

Alternative means of access

If you are unable to access any portion of our website due to a disability, we encourage you to contact our office directly. We are happy to provide information about our services, assist with appointment scheduling, answer insurance and financing questions, or provide any other information available on our website through the following means:

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Feedback and contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any accessibility barriers, have suggestions for improvement, or require assistance accessing any content, please contact our accessibility coordinator using the information below. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within five (5) business days.

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Accessibility coordinator

Shawn Cohen D.D.S. P.L.L.C.

372 Avenue U, Suite L1, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Phone: (718) 372-3151

Email: info@nycbestdentalcare.com

Website: www.nycbestdentalcare.com

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