Our Commitment to Inclusion
Michal Simyan Argov is dedicated to ensuring that digital services and content are accessible to all individuals, including people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor disabilities. We actively adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA, US Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, the European Accessibility Act (EAA EN 301 549), and Israeli Standard IS 5568 Level AA (Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities, Regulation 35).
1. Digital Accessibility Measures in Place
To ensure barrier-free digital access, we incorporate the following native code-level measures throughout this website:
- Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements, forms, and buttons are fully operable via standard keyboard commands with visible, high-contrast focus indicators.
- Semantic HTML Hierarchy: Strict sequential heading structure (h1, h2, h3) and landmark regions (header, main, aside, footer) for intuitive screen reader navigation.
- Color Contrast: High-contrast color palette exceeding the 4.5:1 ratio for regular text and 3:1 for interface components.
- Touch Target Ergonomics: Interactive buttons and links meet or exceed 44×44 pixel tap target sizes for touch devices.
- Alternative Text: Descriptive text alternatives for meaningful images and empty alt tags for purely decorative elements.
- No Deceptive Overlays: Native accessibility remediation built directly into the codebase without third-party overlay widgets.
2. Conformance Standards & Legal Framework
This website has been designed and tested to conform to the following international and statutory accessibility standards:
- W3C WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 Level AA: Full baseline conformance across all page layouts and interactive flows.
- United States: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Title III) and Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d).
- Israel: Israeli Standard IS 5568 Level AA and Regulation 35 of the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (Service Accessibility Adjustments) 2013.
- European Union: European Accessibility Act (EAA Directive 2019/882 / EN 301 549 v3.2.1).
3. Physical Accessibility Arrangements
Michal Simyan Argov welcomes all clients to experience healing sessions with dignity and equal access, whether attending in person or remotely:
- In-Person Practice Space (Austin, Texas):
- Step-free, ground-level accessible entrance and accessible path of travel.
- Accessible and adapted restroom facilities on premises.
- Quiet, calm healing space designed with soft natural lighting and sensory consideration.
- Certified service animals are welcomed in all areas open to clients.
- Ergonomic and accessible seating options tailored to client mobility needs.
- Clients requesting additional physical or sensory accommodations are encouraged to notify us when booking.
- Remote / Online Sessions (Worldwide):
- Conducted via high-definition, accessible video conferencing software (Zoom or Google Meet).
- Platform compatibility with live automated captions, speech-to-text, and real-time text chat.
- Compatible with personal assistive technologies, screen readers, and screen magnifiers.
- Sessions available in both English and Hebrew.
4. Accessibility Coordinator
In accordance with applicable statutory accessibility regulations, Michal Simyan Argov serves as the direct Accessibility Coordinator:
- Accessibility Coordinator: Michal Simyan Argov
- Direct Email: simyan13@gmail.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +1 808-492-3935
- Physical Location: Austin, Texas (By appointment only)
5. Feedback, Inquiries & Assistance
If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of this website, require documents or session details in an alternative accessible format, or wish to suggest an accessibility improvement, please contact our coordinator via email or WhatsApp.
We are committed to addressing all accessibility inquiries within 2 to 3 business days and providing necessary accommodations promptly.