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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
3
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 3 REVIEW 4 FIX
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.

D
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 ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found | American Civil Liberties Union ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 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
A
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
PASS
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "ACLU main" 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

A
Heading Hierarchy
24 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
24 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H1 American Civil Liberties Union
  • H2 Stay informed about our work
  • H2 Defend the rights of all people nationwide
  • H2 Spotlight
  • H3 Born in the USA: Defending Birthright Citizenship
  • H3 Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU vs President Trump
  • H3 Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War?
  • H3 No Unconstitutional War with Iran
  • H2 Our Work
  • H2 Issues
  • H2 Know Your Rights
  • H3 Know Your Rights
  • H2 News and Commentary
  • H3 ‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats
  • H3 More than a Dozen Wrongful Arrests Due to Police Reliance on Facial Recognition Technology
  • H3 ACLU Leads Fight to Limit Overbroad Digital Search Warrants
  • H2 Take Action
  • H3 On the Ground
  • H2 Donate to the ACLU
  • H3 More Ways to Give
  • H2 Resources
  • H5 About Us skipped
  • H5 Resources
  • H5 Get Involved

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A
Alt Text Quality
All 14 images OK
PASS
All 14 images OK
Info::
4 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
10 image(s) with good alt text
14 images 10 good alt text
IssueCount
too long4 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 8 controls labeled
PASS
All 8 controls labeled
Info::
8 control(s) properly labeled
8 controls
8 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#first-nametextFirst namefor/id
#last-nametextLast namefor/id
#emailemailEmailfor/id
#zip-codetextZIP codefor/id
#acluSiteSearch-desktopsearchSearch ACLU.orgfor/id
#searchengine-desktopselectSearch ACLU.org usingfor/id
#acluSiteSearch-desktopsearchSearch ACLU.orgfor/id
#searchengine-desktopselectSearch ACLU.org usingfor/id
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

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

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 American Civil Liber…17.01:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Stay informed about …15.88:13.0:1
#090C0F
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Pass
h2 Defend the rights of…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Spotlight21.00:13.0:1
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#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Our Work21.00:13.0:1
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#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Issues21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Know Your Rights21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 News and Commentary21.00:13.0:1
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#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Take Action21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h2 Donate to the ACLU21.00:13.0:1
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#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Resources21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Born in the USA: Def…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Defeat, Delay, Dilut…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Can Congress Stop Pr…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 No Unconstitutional …21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Know Your Rights21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 ‘My Child is Now a…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 More than a Dozen Wr…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 ACLU Leads Fight to …21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 On the Ground21.00:13.0:1
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Pass

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+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 95/100 — 2 failing, 27 passed
PASS
95

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.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
ABOUT US div.branded-footer-right > div.branded-footer-links-wrapper > ul.branded-footer-links > h5.footer-links-heading

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

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
ABOUT US Careers Contact Us Financial Info History State Affiliates div.branded-footer-top > div.branded-footer-right > div.branded-footer-links-wrapper > ul.branded-footer-links
RESOURCES Campaigns Court Cases FOIA Collections Know Your Rights News Publicat… div.branded-footer-top > div.branded-footer-right > div.branded-footer-links-wrapper > ul.branded-footer-links
GET INVOLVED Donate Shop Take Action Volunteer div.branded-footer-top > div.branded-footer-right > div.branded-footer-links-wrapper > ul.branded-footer-links

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using 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
●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.
●Select elements have associated label elements.
●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
●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.
●Skip links are focusable.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[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
○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
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○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.
○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.
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