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Accessibility

· 24 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
68
GRADE
D
FIX
9
REVIEW
5
PASS
10
INFO
0
Checks
24
10 PASS 5 REVIEW 9 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
1 landmarks
FIX
1 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
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 (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

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

F
Form Accessibility
Action
7 of 7 controls have issues
FIX
7 of 7 controls have issues
Critical::
4 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="text" name="UserName" id="UserName">; <input type="text">; <input type="Password" name="Password1" id="Password1">; <input type="Password">
Warning::
3 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="UserID" id="UserID">; <input type="password" name="Password" id="Password">; <input type="text" name="CompanyCode" id="CompanyCode">
7 controls
0 labeled
3 placeholder only
4 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#UserIDtext(User Id)placeholder only
#Passwordpassword(Password)placeholder only
#CompanyCodetext(Company Code)placeholder only
#Password1Password(none)none
#UserNametext(none)none
inputPassword(none)none
inputtext(none)none

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

<input type="text" name="UserName" id="UserName">; <input type="text">; <input type="Password" name="Password1" id="Password1">; <input type="Password">

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.

<input type="text" name="UserID" id="UserID">; <input type="password" name="Password" id="Password">; <input type="text" name="CompanyCode" id="CompanyCode">

Why this matters

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

Learn more

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

F
Document Language
Action
Missing <html lang> attribute (WCAG 3.1.1)
FIX
Missing <html lang> attribute (WCAG 3.1.1)
Critical::
Missing <html lang> attribute (WCAG 3.1.1)
Without `<html lang="...">`, screen readers default to the user's system language even when reading content in a different one -- words get pronounced wrong (English text read with French phonetics, etc.). Add a BCP-47 language tag to the <html> root element.
D
Mobile-Readable Font Sizes
Action
50% of visible text renders at >= 12 CSS px (6 below threshold)
FIX
50% of visible text renders at >= 12 CSS px (6 below threshold)
Warning::
6 text node(s) render below 12 CSS pixels on mobile
Mobile browsers default the root font-size to 16 px; text below ~ 12 px (75% of root) is hard to read without zooming. WCAG 1.4.4 (Resize Text) requires the page to support 200% zoom without loss of functionality -- which most layouts handle, but small base text still costs readability and conversion. Audit which selectors set sizes below 12 px (often footers, fine print, table cells) and bump them to 14-16 px or use rem units that scale with user preferences. Examples: <a> 11.9px ("Do you accept the Terms of Use?"); <a> 10.1px ("Forgot your password?"); <a> 10.1px ("Forgot your User ID?"); <a> 11.9px ("Copyright ©2026 UL Verification Services..."); <a> 11.9px ("Terms of Use").
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, bare page
FIX
HTTP 404, bare page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
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
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 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 1 <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
Heading Hierarchy
2 headings
REVIEW
2 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H3 ComplianceWire® for Life Sciences Achieve Compliance for 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 Validation Requirements
  • H3 Login

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

C
Mobile Keyboard & Autofill
Action
2/3 eligible field(s) missing autocomplete or inputmode
REVIEW
2/3 eligible field(s) missing autocomplete or inputmode
Warning::
2 field(s) missing recommended autocomplete attribute
WCAG 1.3.5 (Level AA): inputs whose purpose maps to a Common Input Purpose value should declare it via `autocomplete=`. Required for password managers, browser autofill, and assistive tech that customizes inputs (e.g., simplified keyboards). Mobile autofill in particular cuts form-completion time by 30-50% when these are present. Affected purposes: username, current-password.
Got: <input type="text" name="UserName" id="UserName">, <input type="Password">
B
Iframe Accessibility
2/2 iframe(s) missing title; 0 placeholder(s)
REVIEW
2/2 iframe(s) missing title; 0 placeholder(s)
Warning::
<iframe> missing title attribute (src="/LogoutDotNetCWPool.aspx")
WCAG 4.1.2: iframes need a title attribute so screen readers can announce what's embedded. Without one, the announcement is just "iframe" -- the user has no way to decide whether to enter or skip.
Warning::
<iframe> missing title attribute (src="/Net/LogoutDotNetCWPool.aspx")
WCAG 4.1.2: iframes need a title attribute so screen readers can announce what's embedded. Without one, the announcement is just "iframe" -- the user has no way to decide whether to enter or skip.
B
Favicon & Branding
9 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
9 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
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 74/100 — 4 failing, 13 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.

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
Do you accept the Terms of Use? div.row > div.col-lg-12 > span.has-feedback > a.small
Forgot your password? div.row > div.form-group > div.col-md-6 > a.small
Forgot your User ID? div.row > div.form-group > div.col-md-6 > a.small

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
body > section.intro > div.backstretch > img body > section.intro > div.backstretch > img

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
body > iframe#cw body > iframe#cw
body > iframe#cw body > iframe#cw

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.

Internationalization and localization

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html.js html.js

These are opportunities to improve the interpretation of your content by users in different locales.

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-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
Buttons have an accessible name
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.
Document has a `<title>` element
Links have a discernible name
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
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
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
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
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
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
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
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
`<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.
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.
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
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.
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.
A
Heading Text Quality
1 heading-text-quality issue(s) detected
PASS
1 heading-text-quality issue(s) detected
Warning::
1 heading(s) are over 120 characters -- likely a misformatted paragraph
Headings beyond 120 characters are almost always full sentences or paragraphs that received heading semantics by mistake (e.g., a CMS editor selected the wrong block type, or a template wrapped a body paragraph in `<h2>`). Screen readers will announce these as "heading" and read the entire paragraph at heading prosody. Affected: - H3: 155 chars
Got: 1 >120-char heading(s)
A
Alt Text Quality
1 of 2 images have issues
PASS
1 of 2 images have issues
Critical::
1 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
1 image(s) with good alt text
2 images 1 good alt text 1 missing
IssueCount
missing1 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

A+
Form Input Types
7 form control(s) checked, no type mismatches
PASS
7 form control(s) checked, no type mismatches
Info::
No input-type mismatches detected
A
Form Input Quality
1 input-semantic issue(s) across 7 form control(s)
PASS
1 input-semantic issue(s) across 7 form control(s)
Info::
2 password field(s) missing or with invalid `autocomplete`
Password managers fill / save passwords only when `autocomplete` is exactly `current-password` (login) or `new-password` (registration / change). Empty, `off`, `password`, or other values silently disable the manager UX. Sample: <input type="Password" name="Password1">, <input type="Password">.
A+
Tabindex Anti-Patterns
No explicit tabindex attributes found
PASS
No explicit tabindex attributes found
Info::
No explicit tabindex attributes found
A+
Tap Target Adequacy
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5/2.5.8 sizing
PASS
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5/2.5.8 sizing
Info::
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5 (44x44px) sizing
A+
PWA Depth
No PWA depth issues detected
PASS
No PWA depth issues detected
Info::
No PWA depth issues detected
A+
Mobile UX Depth
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
PASS
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
Info::
No `<meta name="theme-color">` -- browser chrome falls back to default
Without `theme-color`, Android Chrome's status bar and iOS Safari's toolbar fall back to a generic gray. Adding a single hex color in `<meta name="theme-color" content="#0066cc">` tints them to your brand color across all mobile browsers.
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
14 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.

14 pass
Show all checked elements (14)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h3 Login12.27:13.0:1
#000000
#AEC6FB
Pass
title ComplianceWire21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span ComplianceWire® for…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Achieve Compliance f…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Automate the creatio…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Learn More20.76:14.5:1
#000000
#FCFEFF
Pass
a Do you accept the Te…13.77:14.5:1
#000000
#C7CFFD
Pass
button I Accept15.23:14.5:1
#000000
#D3DAFE
Pass
strong QA/CS Login16.86:13.0:1
#000000
#DBE7FD
Pass
a Forgot your password…17.55:14.5:1
#000000
#DEECFF
Pass
a Forgot your User ID?15.40:14.5:1
#000000
#C7DFFD
Pass
a Copyright ©2026 UL …12.54:14.5:1
#000000
#A4CBFD
Pass
a Terms of Use17.88:14.5:1
#000000
#DEEFFE
Pass
a System Information19.32:14.5:1
#000000
#E9F8FE
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.

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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