Accessibility
At Brookdale, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. We recognize the importance of web accessibility in providing equal access to information and services. We aim to adhere to industry best practices and guidelines to ensure that our website is usable by everyone.
Our Accessibility Standards
We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA as our baseline standard for website accessibility. These guidelines, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), provide a comprehensive framework for creating accessible web content.
Accessibility Tools We Use
To ensure the accessibility of Brookdale.com, we employ three key tools:
- WAVE Website and Browser Extension: Used both as a browser extension and on the web to perform accessibility checks. This tool helps us identify errors, alerts, and contrast issues.
- aXe Browser Extension from Deque: Complements the WAVE tool by verifying errors and issues found and discounted through WAVE, ensuring comprehensive accessibility validation.
- Google Chrome Developer Lighthouse: TPerform audits of our website to ensure WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. It provides an additional layer of scrutiny and helps us verify that all accessibility issues are addressed.
Supported Browsers
- Desktop
- Microsoft Edge Browser
- Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Google Chrome
- Mobile and tablet native browsers
- Android Chrome
- Safari
Please note that the Brookdale Senior Living website may not be compatible with browsers older than two major versions or with mobile operating systems older than three years. We recommend website users to upgrade their browsers whenever new versions are made available. Newer browser versions are free, faster, have the latest security features, and offer a better browsing experience.
If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance our website's accessibility.