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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
61
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 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
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
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)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Landmark Structure
Action
2 landmarks
REVIEW
2 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
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::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO (missing!)

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

Learn more ▾

The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

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

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 404 - 404 Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 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
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 9 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

11 pass 9 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only
h1 Advocate.com
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Opt out of the sale or sharing of person…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Latest Stories
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 The Latest
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Featured
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Don't Miss This
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
div Stay informed on important LGBTQ+ news.
1.71:1
#000000
on
#253746
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span Sign up for our email newsletter.
1.71:1
#000000
on
#253746
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Advocate.com1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Opt out of the sale …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Site Navigation17.92:13.0:1
#000000
#EBEDF1
Pass
h2 Latest Stories1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 The Latest1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Featured1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Don't Miss This1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Stay up to date with…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
title Gay, Lesbian, Bisexu…5.73:14.5:1
#000000
#7C8790
Pass
div Stay informed on imp…1.71:14.5:1
#000000
#253746
Fail
span Sign up for our emai…1.71:14.5:1
#000000
#253746
Fail
label Enter Your Email *21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
label Advocate Newsletter21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
button sign me up!21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Privacy Policy21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Terms of Use21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Skip to content21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Search & Section Nav…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
button SUBSCRIBE TO OUT MAG…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
div With21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
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
Heading Hierarchy
45 headings
PASS
45 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (2 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
  • H2 Site Navigation
  • H2 Latest Stories
  • H3 Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week.
  • H1 Advocate.com
  • H2 A mom asked the NYT publisher about harm from trans coverage. He defended the process instead
  • H2 The Latest
  • H2 The global assault on women is an assault on all of us
  • H2 Opinion: Queer people know what’s at stake when women are targeted.
  • H2 Colorado governor signs law recognizing that trans kids have privacy rights
  • H2 The measure, signed by Gov. Jared Polis, comes as states nationwide debate restrictions on transgender rights.
  • H2 New York City Council Member Chi Ossé arrested at Brooklyn anti-eviction protest
  • H2 In video footage, NYPD officers can be seen throwing Ossé to the ground and handcuffing him.
  • H2 Featured
  • H3 FBI sends plane to Cuba to stop a trans kid from accessing gender-affirming care
  • H3 Mamdani appoints Black lesbian librarian as the chief keeper of NYC’s records (exclusive)
  • H3 National HIV advocacy group's CEO rejects claims of crisis
  • H2 Politics
  • H3 Cold case detectives one step closer to solving murder of Florida trans woman
  • H2 Whistleblower details upheaval under Ric Grenell-run Kennedy Center
  • H2 Former curator Josef Palermo says the cultural institution was reshaped by political loyalty, donor access, and cronyism after the Trump takeover.
  • H2 Democrats notch Virginia redistricting victory in battle over House maps
  • H2 The vote allows a rare mid-decade redraw of congressional maps, part of a broader Democratic push to counter Republican gerrymandering.
  • H2 Oregon to pay $295K to trans woman imprisoned until 2049
  • H2 Zera Lola Zombie's lawsuit described harassment, forced searches, and alleged sexual assault while she was housed in a men’s facility.
  • H2 Since Tim Cook is leaving Apple, it’s now time for him to really show up for us
  • H2 The gay billionaire CEO’s retirement offers him a chance to be a superstar to the LGBTQ+ community that we have always longed for him to be, writes John Casey.
  • H2 Health
  • H3 Planning a trip to Oman? You may need an HIV test
  • H3 Heated Rivalry's Jacob Tierney goes viral for getting candid about his HIV diagnosis
  • H3 Idaho’s governor forces doctors & teachers to out trans youth despite abuse risks
  • H2 History
  • H3 20+ powerful historic images of queer & feminist resistance
  • H3 Revisiting 'Ode to Billy Joe'—and the boy who jumped—50 years later
  • H3 From abomination to somebody: What Jesse Jackson meant to Black queer boys in the Back pew
  • H2 Don't Miss This
  • H3 Beloved San Francisco trans elder Dannielle Spillman killed in hit-and-run after dispute
  • H3 Broadway Bares goes undercover for its most seductive theme yet
  • H3 Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman’s movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second
  • H3 Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close
  • H3 Another woman ousted from Trump’s Cabinet as Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer exits
  • H3 Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men’s prisons despite sexual assault risk
  • H3 The Atlantic calls Kash Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit ‘meritless’
  • H3 Andy Beshear calls out Trump’s abuse of faith while accepting LGBTQ+ allyship award
  • H3 For 26 years, an Ohio drag queen has hosted a local TV show. A proposed drag ban could end it
  • H1 Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information duplicate H1

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more ▾

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

A
Alt Text Quality
1 of 29 images have issues
PASS
1 of 29 images have issues
Warning::
1 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
2 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
26 image(s) with good alt text
29 images 26 good alt text 1 generic
IssueCount
generic1 image(s)
too long2 image(s)
A
Form Accessibility
1 of 7 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 7 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="email" name="EMAIL">
Info::
6 control(s) properly labeled
7 controls
6 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
qtextSearcharia-label
#mce-group[78316]-78316-1checkboxAdvocate Newsletterfor/id
qtextWhat are you looking for?aria-label
#newsletter-emailemailEnter your emailfor/id
qtextSearch...aria-label
#newsletter-emailemailEnter your emailfor/id
EMAILemail(none)none

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

<input type="email" name="EMAIL">

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

A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 91/100 — 3 failing, 25 passed
PASS
91

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

Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.kargo-ad-content > div.celtra-ad-inline-host > div.notranslate > iframe div.kargo-ad-content > div.celtra-ad-inline-host > div.notranslate > iframe

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.kargo-ad-v5 > div.kargo-ad-hover > div.kargo-hover-content > a.kargo-hover-link div.kargo-ad-v5 > div.kargo-ad-hover > div.kargo-hover-content > a.kargo-hover-link

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.

Best practices

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

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.
●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 are distinguishable without relying on color.
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
●No form fields have multiple labels
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[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
○`<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
○Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
○List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
○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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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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