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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
55
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D
FIX
5
REVIEW
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INFO
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2 PASS 6 REVIEW 5 FIX
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Heading Hierarchy
Action
80 headings
FIX
80 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
64 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
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  • H2 Latest Stories
  • H2 Watch Bruce the parrot defeat his rivals with only half a beak
  • H2 Can the bees be saved? A bug expert answers all your insect questions
  • H2 Tour the mighty palaces of the heroes of the Iliad
  • H3 Learn to identify maple trees
  • H3 More from Nat Geo
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  • H3 Discover More on Disney+
  • H2 Nat Geo TV
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  • H2 May 2026 Issue
  • H2 Secrets of the bees: How science is revealing their sneaky genius
  • H2 Inside Mohenjo Daro, an ancient metropolis frozen in time
  • H2 Subscribe to National Geographic
  • H2 In This Issue
  • H2 National Geographic Society Mission
  • H3 National Geographic’s nonprofit work

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.

Learn more ▾

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

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

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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.

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Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
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 ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

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Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
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 ✗
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Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
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
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
0 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
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Landmark Structure
36 landmarks
REVIEW
36 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
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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 MAIN ASIDE "An up-close look at NASA's mission to return humans to the moon" CONTENTINFO footer

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

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404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
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Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
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Custom styled 404 page
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Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title National Geographic - 404 | National Geographic ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
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Favicon & Branding
5 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
5 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
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Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 15 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

5 pass 15 fail WCAG AA 3 pass AA only
h2 Hooked
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Nat Geo TV
1.00:1
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on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 May 2026 Issue
1.00:1
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#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 In This Issue
1.00:1
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#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 National Geographic Society Mission
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needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Learn to identify maple trees
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19px · bottom of viewport
h3 More from Nat Geo
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19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Discover More on Disney+
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needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 National Geographic’s nonprofit work
1.00:1
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needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
span for full access to read stories from Nat…
2.04:1
#000000
on
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16px · top of page (header area)
span Night Sky Guide
3.67:1
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on
#017552
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span How to see the Lyrid meteor shower at it…
2.60:1
#000000
on
#005B4A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span A Soviet sea, killed by an obsession wit…
1.07:1
#000000
on
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needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Environment
1.18:1
#000000
on
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needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span From The Vault
1.18:1
#000000
on
#201518
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Latest Stories3.76:13.0:1
#000000
#00765F
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h2 Hooked1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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h2 Nat Geo TV1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 May 2026 Issue1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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h2 In This Issue1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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h2 National Geographic …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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h3 Learn to identify ma…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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h3 More from Nat Geo1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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h3 Discover More on Dis…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
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h3 National Geographic…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
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title National Geographic …21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
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a Subscribe9.17:14.5:1
#000000
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span for full access to r…2.04:14.5:1
#000000
#004850
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span How to see the Lyrid…5.32:14.5:1
#000000
#00926B
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span Science4.74:14.5:1
#000000
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span Night Sky Guide3.67:14.5:1
#000000
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span How to see the Lyrid…2.60:14.5:1
#000000
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span A Soviet sea, killed…1.07:14.5:1
#000000
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span Environment1.18:14.5:1
#000000
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span From The Vault1.18:14.5:1
#000000
#201518
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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.

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Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 74/100 — 8 failing, 26 passed
REVIEW
74

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.

ARIA

Some ARIA parent roles must contain specific child roles to perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about roles and required children elements.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
An up-close look at NASA's mission to return humans to the moon ARTEMIS II MISS… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer
Secrets of the Bees Pole to Pole Ghost Elephants The Tale of Silyan A Real Bug'… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer
Everything to know about North Cascades National Park TRAVEL Everything to know… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer
15 breathtaking photos of bees in their habitat IMPACT 15 breathtaking photos o… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer

Some ARIA child roles must be contained by specific parent roles to properly perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about ARIA roles and required parent element.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
An up-close look at NASA's mission to return humans to the moon ARTEMIS II MISS… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
The Wonder List SEE THE PROMPTS The Wonder List div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
What's after Artemis II? Inside NASA's plan to build a moon base. ARTEMIS II MI… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Secrets of the bees: How science is revealing their sneaky genius EARTH MONTH S… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Teleportation is no longer just science fiction—at the quantum level AUDIO: 9 M… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
National Geographic 33: The visionary changemakers of 2026 SEE OUR LIST Nationa… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Biruté Galdikas's iconic story helped change the fate of orangutans FROM THE VA… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
The bizarre raptor-like dinosaurs that menaced the Mesozoic, Video Story DEAD W… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Watch Artemis II roll out aboard the heaviest vehicle on Earth WATCH VIDEO Watc… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
These are the best wellness experiences in the world for 2026 TRAVELBEST OF THE… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Best places to see cherry blossoms in the U.S. CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON Best place… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Everything to know about Capitol Reef National Park NATIONAL PARK GUIDES Everyt… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Secrets of the Bees div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Pole to Pole div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Ghost Elephants div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
The Tale of Silyan div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
A Real Bug's Life div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Ocean div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Secrets of the Whales div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Secrets of the Elephants div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Secrets of the Penguins div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Secrets of the Octopus div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Underdogs div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Cheetahs Up Close div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Jane div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Tucci in Italy div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
David Blaine: Do Not Attempt div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Dolphins Up Close div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Everything to know about North Cascades National Park TRAVEL Everything to know… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
What to know about Lake Clark National Park and Preserve TRAVEL What to know ab… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Everything to know about Haleakalā National Park TRAVEL Everything to know abou… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
Everything to know about Rocky Mountain National Park TRAVEL Everything to know… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
15 breathtaking photos of bees in their habitat IMPACT 15 breathtaking photos o… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
How Sammy Ramsey redefines the mission to save bees How Sammy Ramsey redefines … div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide
How Felicity Muth is decoding bee intelligence IMPACT How Felicity Muth is deco… div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
Animals Animal Profiles Pets Endangered Species Animal Behaviors Animal Discov… body > div#nav-container > div.MobileWrapperTop

When an input field doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn more about input field labels.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
An up-close look at NASA's mission to return humans to the moon ARTEMIS II MISS… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer
Secrets of the Bees Pole to Pole Ghost Elephants The Tale of Silyan A Real Bug'… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer
Everything to know about North Cascades National Park TRAVEL Everything to know… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer
15 breathtaking photos of bees in their habitat IMPACT 15 breathtaking photos o… section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Everything to know about North Cascades National Park TRAVEL Everything to know… div.GeneralContainer > div.CarouselModule > div.CarouselModule__CarouselContainer > section.Carousel
15 breathtaking photos of bees in their habitat IMPACT 15 breathtaking photos o… div.GeneralContainer > div.CarouselModule > div.CarouselModule__CarouselContainer > section.Carousel

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
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div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink div.TileCard > div.fitt-tracker > div.BackgroundImage > a.AnchorLink
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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.

Tables and lists

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
An up-close look at NASA's mission to return humans to the moon ARTEMIS II MISS… div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner
Secrets of the Bees Pole to Pole Ghost Elephants The Tale of Silyan A Real Bug'… div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner
Everything to know about North Cascades National Park TRAVEL Everything to know… div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner
15 breathtaking photos of bees in their habitat IMPACT 15 breathtaking photos o… div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SCIENCE ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ENVIRONMENT ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
FROM THE VAULT ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ENVIRONMENT ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
PERPETUAL PLANET ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
HISTORY & CULTURE ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
FROM THE VAULT ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
HISTORY & CULTURE ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
TRAVEL ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ANIMALS div.SectionLabelWrapper > div.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ANIMALS ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ASK AN EXPERT ANYTHING ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
HISTORY & CULTURE div.SectionLabelWrapper > div.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ANIMALS div.SectionLabelWrapper > div.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
HISTORY & CULTURE div.SectionLabelWrapper > div.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ENVIRONMENT ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
PERPETUAL PLANET ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
PHOTOGRAPHY ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
EXPOSURE ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
ENVIRONMENT ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
PERPETUAL PLANET ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
SCIENCE ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
HISTORY & CULTURE ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink
FROM THE VAULT ul.SectionLabelWrapper > li.SectionLabel > div.fitt-tracker > a.AnchorLink

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○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
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
●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 are distinguishable without relying on color.
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●All heading elements contain content.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○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
○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>`.
○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.
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 4 images OK
PASS
All 4 images OK
Info::
3 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
1 image(s) with good alt text
4 images 1 good alt text 3 decorative
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.
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