Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

3 PASS 3 REVIEW 7 FIX

Form Accessibility

Action

5 of 7 controls have issues

FIX

5 of 7 controls have issues

2 control(s) without accessible label

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Got: <input type="submit" name="logout">; <textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-100000">

3 control(s) rely on placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

Got: <input type="text" name="q">; <input type="text" name="q">; <input type="text" name="q">

2 control(s) properly labeled

7 controls

2 labeled

3 placeholder only

2 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#topic-alert	checkbox	Subscribe	none
#topic-breaking	checkbox	Subscribe	none
q	text	(Search The Buffalo News)	placeholder only
q	text	(Search The Buffalo News)	placeholder only
q	text	(Search The Buffalo News)	placeholder only
logout	submit	(none)	none
#g-recaptcha-response-100000	textarea	(none)	none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

404 Error Page

Action

Soft 404 detected

FIX

Soft 404 detected

Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages

The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.

Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-vrj9cc

404 Page Quality ✗ Soft 404 (HTTP 200)

Status Code: HTTP 200

The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.

Favicon & Branding

Action

2 icon(s) detected

FIX

2 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

No apple-touch-icon detected

iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✗ Apple Touch Missing

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

Web Manifest

Action

Invalid JSON

FIX

Invalid JSON

Manifest contains invalid JSON

Manifest at https://buffalonews.com/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.

Got: https://buffalonews.com/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

Heading Hierarchy

104 headings

REVIEW

104 headings

No H1 heading found

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

H3 Interim police commissioner defends conduct but acknowledges 'optics' of Granville matter
H3 Defense team for May 14 killer gains more time to decide about expert mental health evidence
H3 Buffalo Sabres won’t publicly name a starting goalie for Game 3 at Boston
H3 Lawsuit to halt Buffalo Police training facility on East Side dismissed, but appeal likely
H3 Buffalo News Mock Draft 3.0: A trade down nets the Bills some much-needed draft capital
H3 Bishop Henry J. Mansell, 12th bishop of Buffalo, dead at 88
H3 Playoff drought ended and Sabres' social media team is celebrating. But they kept receipts
H3 Recommended For You
H4 Bad bounces, inconsistency hamper Sabres in 4-2 Game 2 loss against Boston
H4 Mike Harrington: As series shifts to Boston, Sabres have lots of food for thought
H4 Playoff drought ended and Sabres' social media team is celebrating. But they kept receipts
H3 The Latest
H4 Accused West Side assailant charged with shooting at police could face 20 years to life
H4 Jury deliberations to begin Thursday in murder case for 1993 Meindl slaying
H4 State lawmakers pass 6th 'extender' bill with budget 3 weeks late
H4 Amherst police investigating fatal stabbing
H4 Sinatra backs out of three projects, puts properties for sale
H4 Christian McCaffrey donates gaming consoles to Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo
H4 Complete coverage: Douglas Jemal's pullback from Buffalo
H4 Alan Pergament: Chef Darian Bryan's immigrant story goes to next level, a 'Pitt' confession and more
H3 Editor's Pick
H3 Buffalo could have joined Michelin's new Great Lakes restaurant guide. Visit Buffalo turned the offer down
H3 Business
H4 Sinatra backs out of three projects, puts properties for sale
H4 Christian McCaffrey donates gaming consoles to Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo
H4 Complete coverage: Douglas Jemal's pullback from Buffalo
H4 After difficult path, Jamestown project set to begin construction
H3 Latest Video
H4 Ukrainian Drones Just Crippled Russia's Biggest Oil Ports — 40% of Storage Destroyed
H4 What goes into a Sabres social media post?
H4 Poloncarz answers questions on ErieNet
H4 Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on loss to Bruins
H3 Sports
H4 Jay Skurski's mailbag: The Buffalo Bills 2026 offseason
H4 The Fishing Beat: Lake Erie is starting to heat up
H4 Alan Pergament: Game 1 of Sabres-Bruins series a huge TV hit with one surprise
H4 Looking back at the Buffalo Bills' moves in the 2025 NFL draft
H3 Community News
H3 AACR 2026: Roswell Park tests mechanism-based strategy for p53 cancers
H3 ECC honor roll recognizes nine D'Youville athletes
H3 Ricky Curiel and Nyla Wilson-Epps named Bengal athletes of the week
H3 Forbes names Roswell Park among best employers for culture
H3 Life & Entertainment
H4 Alan Pergament: Game 1 of Sabres-Bruins series a huge TV hit with one surprise
H4 Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened
H4 Amherst's Ana Blu knows what you want for lunch (a massive salad with a slice of pizza)
H3 Local Events
H4 Update settings to continue…
H3 Partner
H4 The Invisible Structures Behind Modern Digital Platforms
H4 Understanding Modern Writing Tools And Their Role In Better Content
H4 Bringing Vegas to Your Veranda: The Story Behind Live Online Casinos
H4 Bringing Crypto to Brick-and-Mortar: How POS Terminals Are Changing Payments
H3 Lifestyle
H4 Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex
H4 How to use money market funds in your portfolio
H4 Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
H4 5 Financial Freebies Every Investor Should Claim
H3 Opinion
H4 What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast
H4 Hold off on the Iran victory parade | Wall Street Journal
H4 Keep artificial intelligence out of American classrooms | Jonah Goldberg
H4 The Editorial Board: Earth Day raises awareness of Buffalo's litter problem and how to address it
H3 Nation & World
H4 Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia, KC Concepcion headline long list of Latino prospects in NFL draft
H4 Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
H4 Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it
H4 Homophobic chant surfaces again in Mexico stadiums as issue looms for World Cup
H3 Listen Now Podcasts
H4 What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast
H4 Have we reduced sacrifice to little more than a trade-off? | The Ethical Life podcast
H4 Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast
H4 Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast
H3 Shopping
H4 How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide
H4 Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps
H4 Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App
H4 Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending
H3 Shop Local Spotlights
H3 Handmade gifts under $50
H3 Snail mail, but make it cool
H3 4 books to gift by Buffalo-based authors
H3 Newsletter
H3 Sign up for newsletters from The Buffalo News
H3 Print Ads
H3 NIAGARA FRONTIER GUN SHOW
H3 HOWARD HANNA - KESSLER
H3 BUFFALO NEWS HOUSE
H3 PRIMETIME PAVING & CONCRETE
H3 NEW YORK PRESS SERVICE, INC. BROADVIEW
H3 HOWARD HANNA - KESSLER
H3 DEESE FOR ASSEMBLY
H3 BUFFALO CABINET REFACING AND COUNTERTOP
H3 USADWEB LLC
H3 BUFFALO NEWS HOUSE
H3 NIAGARA FRONTIER GUN SHOW
H3 HOWARD HANNA - KESSLER
H3 BUFFALO NEWS HOUSE
H3 PRIMETIME PAVING & CONCRETE
H4 Sites & Partners
H4 Services
H5 Topics
H4 News Alerts
H4 Breaking News

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Link & Button Quality

Action

3 issue(s) across 351 links and 13 buttons

REVIEW

3 issue(s) across 351 links and 13 buttons

3 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: a.owl-carousel-control (#2343 on page); a.owl-carousel-control (#2346 on page); {{url}}

33 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: /privacy; https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/today; https://buffalonews.obituaries.com/?utm_campaign=consumerdirect&utm_source=le…; https://www.stringr.com/xlOPFu9ejbw; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/buffalo_magazine/; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/bn_home/; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/wellness_wny/; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/best_of_716; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/wny_nurses; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/wny_weddings (+23 more)

315 link(s) with descriptive text

351 links

3 empty

0 generic text

33 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
/privacy	Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buf…	Obituaries	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.obituaries.com/?utm_…	Share a story	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.stringr.com/xlOPFu9ejbw	Share video	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special…	Buffalo Magazine	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special…	[BN] Home	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special…	Wellness WNY	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special…	Best of 716	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special…	WNY Nurses	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special…	WNY Weddings	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.column.us/search	Public Notices	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://secure.adpay.com/searchresultsdi…	Pets Place	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonewsstore.com/?utm_source…	The Buffalo News Store	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/forms/carrier_ap…	Deliver Us	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/facebook	Facebook	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/twitter	Twitter	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/bluesky	Bluesky	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/youtube	YouTube	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buf…	Obituaries	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.column.us/search	Public Notices	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/newsletters/	Sign up for newsletters from T…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/newsletters/	Sign up for newsletters from T…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
/facebook	Facebook	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/twitter	Twitter	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/bluesky	Bluesky	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/youtube	YouTube	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalo.com/	Buffalo Magazine	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalo.com/wny-weddings/	WNY Weddings	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonewsstore.com/?utm_source…	The Buffalo News Store	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://buffalonews.com/forms/carrier_ap…	Become a Carrier	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://lee.net/advertise/tos/	Advertising Terms of Use	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://bloxcms.com	BLOX Content Management System	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://bloxdigital.com/	bloxdigital.com	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
{{url}}	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label

328 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

a.owl-carousel-control (#2343 on page); a.owl-carousel-control (#2346 on page); {{url}}

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

/privacy; https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/today; https://buffalonews.obituaries.com/?utm_campaign=consumerdirect&utm_source=le…; https://www.stringr.com/xlOPFu9ejbw; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/buffalo_magazine/; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/bn_home/; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/wellness_wny/; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/best_of_716; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/wny_nurses; https://buffalonews.com/eedition/special-sections/wny_weddings (+23 more)

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 11 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

9 pass 11 fail WCAG AA

title Buffalo News | Breaking News | Read the …

1.09:1

#000000

#090E15

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

span Opens in a new window

1.09:1

#000000

#090E15

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

span Opens an external website

1.38:1

#000000

#1E2634

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient

span Opens an external website in a new windo…

1.95:1

#000000

#303D5D

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

span This website utilizes technologies such …

1.70:1

#000000

#21335E

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Privacy Policy

1.52:1

#000000

#162C54

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

button Accept

1.50:1

#000000

#162B51

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

button Deny Non-Essential

1.42:1

#000000

#14264E

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Skip to main content

1.36:1

#000000

#132346

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Skip to main content

1.09:1

#000000

#090E15

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

span 55°

1.09:1

#000000

#090E15

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

1 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h3 Recommended	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 The	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 Editor's Pick	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 Local Events	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 Partner	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 Listen Now	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 Shop Local Spotlight…	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 Newsletter	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
h3 Print Ads	18.26:1	3.0:1	#000000	#EFEFEF	Pass
title Buffalo News \| Break…	1.09:1	4.5:1	#000000	#090E15	Fail
span Opens in a new windo…	1.09:1	4.5:1	#000000	#090E15	Fail
span Opens an external we…	1.38:1	4.5:1	#000000	#1E2634	Fail
span Opens an external we…	1.95:1	4.5:1	#000000	#303D5D	Fail
span This website utilize…	1.70:1	4.5:1	#000000	#21335E	Fail
a Privacy Policy	1.52:1	4.5:1	#000000	#162C54	Fail
button Accept	1.50:1	4.5:1	#000000	#162B51	Fail
button Deny Non-Essential	1.42:1	4.5:1	#000000	#14264E	Fail
a Skip to main content	1.36:1	4.5:1	#000000	#132346	Fail
a Skip to main content	1.09:1	4.5:1	#000000	#090E15	Fail
span 55°	1.09:1	4.5:1	#000000	#090E15	Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+

Landmark Structure

5 landmarks

PASS

5 landmarks

<main> landmark present

1 <nav> landmark(s) found

No banner (header) landmark

Skip navigation link present

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

Alt Text Quality

1 of 91 images have issues

PASS

1 of 91 images have issues

1 image(s) missing alt attribute

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

90 image(s) with good alt text

91 images 90 good alt text 1 missing

Issue	Count
missing	1 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 93/100 — 3 failing, 25 passed

PASS

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Deny Non-Essential `div.osano-cm-window > div#d2895c18-f247-49bb-aa19-c6557a1f0027 > div.osano-cm-dialog__buttons > button.osano-cm-deny`

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
cookie preferences `div.evvnt-widget-container > div#lee-consent-banner-events > div.panel-body > a`

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
PROVIDED `div.media-preview-a8f9c8eb-894c-514e-8a63-c5f61421d2ce > figure.photo > div.image > a.tnt-asset-link`
PROVIDED `div.media-preview-4d3013a5-7796-52d6-b752-cf871c3d703f > figure.photo > div.image > a.tnt-asset-link`
CONTRIBUTOR `div.media-preview-e48b3e1e-8b4a-559c-a190-3570e3f2d277 > figure.photo > div.image > a.tnt-asset-link`
PARTNER `div.media-preview-0504a653-71d6-5ef9-a5b9-10de6a589c48 > figure.photo > div.image > a.tnt-asset-link`

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

●`[role]` values are valid

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Buttons have an accessible name

●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links have a discernible name

●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

○ARIA input fields have accessible names

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.

○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○ARIA IDs are unique

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○Form elements have associated labels

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Skip links are focusable.

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○All heading elements contain content.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.