Effective Date: 5/12/25
Practice Name: Pax Counseling and Wellness
Website: www.paxcounselingandwellness.com

At Pax Counseling and Wellness, we are committed to making our telehealth services and website accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our digital presence is inclusive and that everyone can access the mental health support they need, regardless of ability.

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Our Accessibility Goals

We aim to comply with best practices and standards defined by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. This includes efforts to make our:

• Website navigable by screen readers

• Text readable and high contrast

• Forms and buttons accessible via keyboard

• Content understandable to users with cognitive or visual challenges

 

Website Features

• Alt text for all meaningful images

• Keyboard navigability

• Clear, structured headings

• Responsive design for screen magnifiers and mobile use

• Simple language wherever possible​

 

Telehealth Platform Accessibility

Our teletherapy sessions are conducted via SimplePractice, which offers accessibility features such as:

• Keyboard accessibility

• Screen reader support

• Closed captioning or live transcription (available upon request)

 

If you have specific accessibility needs for your sessions, we are happy to accommodate upon request.

 

Need Help Accessing Our Services?

 

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this website or during telehealth appointments, please let us know. We welcome your feedback and are committed to improving accessibility.

You can contact us directly:

Sarah Rieke
Email: sarah@paxcounselingandwellness.com
Phone: (757) 296-2930

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Ongoing Improvements

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and services. As technology evolves, we strive to stay current and responsive to user needs.