Join us in the fight against Congenital Heart Disease. The Global Heart Network aims to connect those in need with cardiac health services around the world. We strive to provide support and resources to patients and their families, guiding them to the nearest medical facility capable of dealing with the resulting problems. Additionally, we facilitate the connection of humanitarian teams with available healthcare workers worldwide.
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on October 8th, 2024.
We at the Global Heart Network Foundation are dedicated to making our website accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility ensures that all visitors, including those with disabilities, can navigate and interact with the website effectively, with the same level of ease and enjoyment as others. This is achieved through the site's design and functionality, as well as through the use of assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have implemented accessibility features per the WCAG 2.2 guidelines, ensuring the site conforms to level AAA. Our website is compatible with assistive technologies such as screen readers and supports keyboard navigation. As part of our efforts, we have:
Utilized the Accessibility Wizard to identify and address potential accessibility issues
Set the language of the site
Organized clear heading structures on all pages
Provided alternative text for images
Ensured proper color contrast for readability
Minimized the use of motion
Ensured accessibility of all multimedia content
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content
Our site's accessibility on certain pages is impacted by content from third-party sources, specifically [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/]. This affects the following pages: [https://www.ghn.foundation/news]. Therefore, we declare partial compliance with the accessibility standard for these pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization
Accessibility arrangements in the physical offices/branches of Global Heart Network Foundation. This includes current accessibility arrangements from the beginning of the service to the end, specifying any additional accessibility features and services available for use.
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you encounter an accessibility issue on our website or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our accessibility coordinator: