The Clinical Guidelines Program is committed to ensuring that its website and digital publications are accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. As a collaborative initiative of the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, we recognize our responsibility to provide equitable access to clinical guidance and public health information.
We strive to ensure that our website and downloadable materials conform to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Ongoing Accessibility Efforts
Accessibility compliance is built into our content development and publication workflows.
Our efforts include:
- Routine evaluation of website content using automated and manual accessibility testing tools
- Systematic remediation of identified issues using tools such as Pope Tech and Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker
- Structured accessibility review of newly published PDFs and clinical guidance documents before release
- Continuous remediation of legacy documents to improve tagging structure, document navigation, and assistive technology compatibility
Accessibility is an ongoing process. While we work diligently to maintain compliance across all materials, some legacy or complex clinical documents may require additional remediation. These materials are addressed as part of our continuous improvement process.
Reporting Accessibility Issues
If you encounter an accessibility barrier on our website or within a Clinical Guidelines Program publication, please contact:
accessibility@hivguidelines.org
[Phone Number, if applicable]
Please include the web page URL or document title and a brief description of the issue. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the requested information in an accessible format and respond within 5 business days.
