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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
66
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
4
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 4 REVIEW 4 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
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
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
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.

F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
7 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 7 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
10 landmarks
REVIEW
10 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
7 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
4 of 7 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Fehler 404 - Ruhr-Universität Bochum ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 8 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

12 pass 8 fail WCAG AA
title Built to change: Ruhr-Universität Bochu…
1.72:1
#000000
on
#17365C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Direkt zum Inhalt
1.72:1
#000000
on
#17365C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Hauptnavigation
1.72:1
#000000
on
#17365C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Studium
1.02:1
#000000
on
#040403
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Ladevorgang ...
1.01:1
#000000
on
#000200
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Forschung
1.03:1
#000000
on
#040506
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Ladevorgang ...
1.07:1
#000000
on
#0B0B0F
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Transfer
1.08:1
#000000
on
#0C0C13
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Built to change13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 Exzellenzstrategie13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 Menschen13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 News13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 Was uns bewegt13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BO…13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 Fußbereich13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 SCHNELLZUGRIFF13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h2 SOCIAL MEDIA13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
h3 Termine13.68:13.0:1
#000000
#CDD1D5
Pass
title Built to change: Ruh…1.72:14.5:1
#000000
#17365C
Fail
a Direkt zum Inhalt1.72:14.5:1
#000000
#17365C
Fail
a Hauptnavigation1.72:14.5:1
#000000
#17365C
Fail
a Menu toolbar17.94:14.5:1
#000000
#EDEDED
Pass
a English17.94:14.5:1
#000000
#EDEDED
Pass
a Studium1.02:14.5:1
#000000
#040403
Fail
span Ladevorgang ...1.01:14.5:1
#000000
#000200
Fail
a Forschung1.03:14.5:1
#000000
#040506
Fail
span Ladevorgang ...1.07:14.5:1
#000000
#0B0B0F
Fail
a Transfer1.08:14.5:1
#000000
#0C0C13
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+
Heading Hierarchy
10 headings
PASS
10 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Built to change
  • H2 Exzellenzstrategie
  • H2 Menschen
  • H2 News
  • H3 Termine
  • H2 Was uns bewegt
  • H2 RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM
  • H2 Fußbereich
  • H2 SCHNELLZUGRIFF
  • H2 SOCIAL MEDIA
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 19 images OK
PASS
All 19 images OK
Info::
19 image(s) with good alt text
19 images 19 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /sites/default/files/css/css_fPirha2xT8TzhueCnKA_1QHLr6FwHQ_ABj87AkCk51I.css?delta=2&language=de&theme=rub&include=eJxtzksSwjAIBuALMc2ROiRBy0gTBopjPb3R-ti4gY8fFhRB9z1ldIJyuPU63I2GbEXhOwHFXHq_MI22qjC2QulfOFc6YcgGdNuE2yVVC0WZ3iM8i4Zpd0rC2dB2UDQ8G-rin-tfMkXTyMK-UAWLfHw6MF-5Uk9fge--0fraPwACnFO6
Print Stylesheet ✓ Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /sites/default/files/css/css_fPirha2xT8TzhueCnKA_1QHLr6FwHQ_ABj87AkCk51I.css?delta=2&language=de&theme=rub&include=eJxtzksSwjAIBuALMc2ROiRBy0gTBopjPb3R-ti4gY8fFhRB9z1ldIJyuPU63I2GbEXhOwHFXHq_MI22qjC2QulfOFc6YcgGdNuE2yVVC0WZ3iM8i4Zpd0rC2dB2UDQ8G-rin-tfMkXTyMK-UAWLfHw6MF-5Uk9fge--0fraPwACnFO6 ✓Inline @media print Not detected ✗
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 98/100 — 1 failing, 25 passed
PASS
98

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.

Names and labels

Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Menu toolbar nav.fast-navigation > ul.fast-navigation__list > li.fast-navigation__item > a.visually-hidden

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

○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
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●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
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` 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
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○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
○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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○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.

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