Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

Benchmark Diagnostics is committed to making its website accessible to as many people as possible, including individuals who use assistive technologies or have visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.

We aim to provide website content and functionality in a clear, understandable, and accessible manner.

2. Accessibility Features

Accessibility considerations incorporated into this website may include:

• Semantic HTML structure
• Descriptive alternative text for meaningful images
• Keyboard-accessible navigation and controls
• Visible keyboard focus indicators
• Clear heading structure
• Readable text sizing and spacing
• Sufficient color contrast
• Responsive layouts for different screen sizes
• Descriptive link and button labels
• Form labels associated with form fields

3. Assistive Technology

This website is designed to support commonly used browsers and assistive technologies, including screen readers, keyboard navigation, browser zoom, and other accessibility tools.

Website accessibility may vary depending on the browser, device, operating system, or assistive technology being used.

4. Keyboard Navigation

Visitors should be able to navigate key areas of the website using a keyboard without requiring a mouse.

Interactive elements such as navigation links, buttons, forms, and expandable content are intended to be accessible through standard keyboard controls.

5. Images and Visual Content

Meaningful website images are provided with descriptive alternative text where appropriate. Decorative images may use empty alternative text so that they do not unnecessarily interrupt screen-reader navigation.

Pathology imagery and PathArt content may contain highly visual scientific information. Where possible, accompanying titles, descriptions, and educational information are provided to give additional context.

6. Forms

Website forms are designed with visible labels and accessible field structures to support keyboard and assistive-technology users.

If you encounter difficulty completing or submitting a form, you may contact Benchmark Diagnostics directly using the phone number or email address listed below.

7. Documents and Downloads

Benchmark Diagnostics may provide downloadable forms, guides, reports, presentations, or other documents through this website.

Some third-party or legacy documents may not be fully accessible. If you experience difficulty accessing a document, please contact Benchmark Diagnostics to request assistance or an alternative format when available.

8. Third-Party Content

This website may link to external websites, maps, social media platforms, publications, or other third-party services.

Benchmark Diagnostics does not control the accessibility of third-party websites or services and cannot guarantee that those resources meet the same accessibility standards as this website.

9. Ongoing Improvements

Website accessibility is an ongoing effort. Benchmark Diagnostics may periodically review and improve website content, navigation, structure, and functionality as the website evolves.

10. Accessibility Assistance

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, encounter an accessibility barrier, or need information in another format, please contact us.

When contacting us, it may be helpful to identify the page or content you were attempting to access and describe the accessibility issue you encountered.

11. Contact Us

For accessibility questions, feedback, or assistance, please contact: