Accessibility Statement

watsons.com
June 30, 2025

Issued by AccessiBe

Compliance Status

We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the broadest possible audience, regardless of ability.

To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.

This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.

Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML, adapts its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.

If you wish to contact the website’s owner please use the following email: info@watsons.com

Screen-Reader and Keyboard Navigation

1. Screen-reader optimization

We run a process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website. In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels; descriptions for actionable icons; validation guidance; and element roles such as buttons, menus, and modal dialogues.

Additionally, the background process scans all of the website’s images and provides meaningful ALT text and uses OCR to extract embedded text. To activate screen-reader adjustments, press Alt+1. Popular screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack are supported.

2. Keyboard navigation optimization

The website can be navigated using the keyboard, including Tab and Shift+Tab keys, dropdown menus with arrow keys, Esc to close them, Enter to activate elements, and shortcuts like “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics). Alt+2 provides a skip menu. Popups automatically receive keyboard focus.

Disability Profiles Supported

• Epilepsy Safe Profile: disables flashing and blinking elements.
• Vision Impaired Profile: optimizes for visual impairments.
• Cognitive Disability Profile: includes features for Autism, Dyslexia, CVA, etc.
• ADHD Friendly Profile: reduces distractions.
• Blind Users Profile: supports JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
• Keyboard Navigation Profile: enables keyboard-only access.

Additional UI, Design, and Readability Adjustments

1. Font adjustments: size, type, spacing, alignment.
2. Color adjustments: contrast modes and color swap options.
3. Animations: disable animations with one click.
4. Content highlighting: emphasize links, titles, or focused items.
5. Audio muting: mute all sounds instantly.
6. Cognitive assistance: built-in search tool linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary.
7. Additional features: custom cursors, print mode, virtual keyboard, etc.

Assistive Technology and Browser Compatibility

We support major browsers and technologies covering over 95% of users, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge, JAWS, and NVDA, for both Windows and Mac users.

Notes, Comments, and Feedback

Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are constantly improving and adapting the site. For feedback, contact: info@watsons.com