Accessibility statement – ShoulderView

Last updated: 26 October 2026 · Last checked: 26 October 2026

About the site

ShoulderView is a free explanation tool in beta: a 3D model of the shoulder that shows common MRI findings in plain language. It is an illustration to help explain, not a diagnostic tool.

Our commitment

We want everyone to be able to use the site, including people with disabilities. The site is adapted following the Israeli Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities (Service Accessibility Adjustments) Regulations, 2013, and Israeli Standard IS 5568, which is based on WCAG 2.0 at level AA.

Conformance: the site partly conforms. A 3D model is visual by nature, and there are some known shortcomings, listed below.

What has been done

• Keyboard: every function works from the keyboard: choosing the language, setting findings, layers, viewing angles, reset and the comment box. Tab moves between controls, Enter or Space activates them, and Esc closes the comment box.
• Focus: a visible outline shows which control is selected.
• Alternative to turning the model: nine buttons with ready-made viewing angles (front, back, top, MRI-like section and more).
• Text description: a written description of the chosen findings is shown next to the model. It updates with every change, and screen readers read it out automatically.
• Screen readers: every slider has a name, and its value is read out in centimetres or per cent. Screen readers also say which option is chosen, which layers are on and which angle is shown.
• Contrast: the main texts have a contrast of 7:1 or more against their background, and all texts at least 4.5:1.
• Zoom: you can enlarge the page in the browser (Ctrl/⌘ +), or pinch on a phone. The layout also adapts to narrow screens.
• Page structure: headings, marked page regions, and the language and text direction set for each of the nine languages.
• Comment box: every field has a label, status messages are read out, and there is no CAPTCHA.
• No flashing, no sound or video, and no time limits.

Known limitations

1. The 3D model and the MRI-like section are visual by nature. For blind users, the text description gives the main information, but not every detail of the picture.
2. Free turning, panning and zoom work with a mouse or touch only. From the keyboard you can switch between the ready-made angles.
3. The language menu: in some browsers, using the arrow keys on the closed list changes the language at each press. Open the list first (Alt+↓ or Space), then choose.
4. Beta version: the texts and translations are still being reviewed, and they include medical terms. Some wording may be unclear. Please tell us about it.
5. Technical requirement: the model needs an up-to-date browser with WebGL. It will not load in old browsers.

How the site was checked

An automated check with axe-core 4.10 (WCAG 2.0 and 2.1, levels A and AA), plus a manual keyboard check, in Chrome on a computer and at phone size. The site has not yet been tested with real screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack). We plan to test with them too.

If something is not accessible to you

We are glad to help, and can send you the written information on the site in another way, for example as plain text. Tell us what you were trying to do, on which page, and which browser and assistive technology you use.

Accessibility requests: Dr. Michael Tamar, who runs the site
Email: michael@drtamar.co.il

Requests go straight to him. We aim to reply within 7 working days.

You can also write to us through the comment box on the site ("Send comments or suggestions").

Physical access

ShoulderView has no office and receives no visitors in person. It is an online service only.