Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for First Steps Recovery

At First Steps Recovery, we are deeply committed to ensuring that our website is accessible and inclusive for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We believe that every person deserves equal access to the information, services, and support we offer. We actively strive to provide a user experience that is welcoming and barrier-free for everyone.

Our Accessibility Commitment

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These internationally recognized standards outline best practices to ensure digital content is:

Perceivable: Content is presented in ways that can be perceived by all users, regardless of ability.
Operable: Navigation and functionality are accessible via keyboard and other assistive technologies.
Understandable: Content is clear and predictable in behavior.
Robust: Compatible with current and future tools used by people with disabilities.

Features that Support Accessibility

To improve accessibility, we have implemented several features across our site:

Alternative Text: Images and graphics include descriptive ALT attributes for screen readers.
Responsive Design: Our website is mobile-friendly and adapts to a variety of screen sizes and devices.
Keyboard Navigation: Users can navigate the site without the need for a mouse.
Clear Page Structure: Headings, labels, and sections are organized logically to support screen reader technologies.
Consistent Navigation: Menus and interactive elements follow a predictable layout to assist with orientation and usability.
Browser Compatibility: The website is tested for performance across major browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Ongoing Efforts and Feedback

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continual improvement. As new technologies and accessibility solutions emerge, we will integrate them to enhance our users’ experience.

If you encounter any difficulty accessing content, have suggestions for improvement, or need materials in an alternative format, please contact us. Your feedback is important in helping us make the website as accessible as possible.

Contact Us for Accessibility Assistance

📞 Phone: 559-272-7775
🌐 Website: https://firststepsrecovery.com
📧 Email: info@firststepsrecovery.com

When reaching out, please include:

The specific page or content you are trying to access
The nature of the accessibility issue
Your preferred format for receiving the content
Your contact information so we can respond promptly

Thank you for visiting First Steps Recovery. We are honored to support your journey toward healing and are dedicated to providing a website experience that serves everyone equally.

Dr. Norris Von Curl, II, MD( Medical Reviewer )

Dr. Curl is the Medical Director and primary on-site provider for First Steps Recovery. He is a Board Certified Internist and Addiction Medicine Specialist having attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completing his residency at Mount Auburn Hospital with Harvard Medical School. Following several years work as an internist and physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation). Dr. Curl completed the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Howard University in Washington DC and participated as a RAM Scholar (Research in Addiction Medicine). While part of the fellowship, Dr. Curl pursued research investigating the barriers to expanding and improving medication for opioid use disorder. Following his fellowship, Dr. Curl spearheaded the Opiate Use Disorder outpatient clinic and worked in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the Howard University Hospital. In 2023, Dr. Curl completed his Board Certification in Addiction Medicine.