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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
59
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
2
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 2 REVIEW 6 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.

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::
6 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 6 <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.
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 404 Error Page - Georgia State University ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 12 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

8 pass 12 fail WCAG AA
a Alumni
3.30:1
#000000
on
#605E68
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Faculty & Staff
2.98:1
#000000
on
#4E596E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
a Students
1.95:1
#000000
on
#3A3E44
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
span Georgia State Menu
4.46:1
#000000
on
#707846
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Academic Life
3.92:1
#000000
on
#676F3E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Academic Calendars
3.59:1
#000000
on
#666744
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Library
2.06:1
#000000
on
#0034A9
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a University Catalog
2.06:1
#000000
on
#0034A9
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Class Registration
2.06:1
#000000
on
#0034A9
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Registration Information
2.06:1
#000000
on
#0034A9
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Student Advisement
2.06:1
#000000
on
#0034A9
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Grad Student Resources
2.06:1
#000000
on
#0034A9
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page

2 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Georgia State Univer…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Main navigation21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Main navigation21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Find Your Field of S…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Top Stories21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Upcoming Events21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Georgia State Univer…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Georgia State Univer…11.75:14.5:1
#000000
#C3C1C5
Pass
a Alumni3.30:14.5:1
#000000
#605E68
Fail
a Faculty & Staff2.98:14.5:1
#000000
#4E596E
Fail
a Students1.95:14.5:1
#000000
#3A3E44
Fail
span Georgia State Menu4.46:14.5:1
#000000
#707846
Fail
a Academic Life3.92:14.5:1
#000000
#676F3E
Fail
a Academic Calendars3.59:14.5:1
#000000
#666744
Fail
a Library2.06:14.5:1
#000000
#0034A9
Fail
a University Catalog2.06:14.5:1
#000000
#0034A9
Fail
a Class Registration2.06:14.5:1
#000000
#0034A9
Fail
a Registration Informa…2.06:14.5:1
#000000
#0034A9
Fail
a Student Advisement2.06:14.5:1
#000000
#0034A9
Fail
a Grad Student Resourc…2.06:14.5:1
#000000
#0034A9
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
Landmark Structure
11 landmarks
PASS
11 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
6 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
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 navigation" MAIN 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

A+
Heading Hierarchy
10 headings
PASS
10 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H2 Main navigation
  • H3 Georgia State University
  • H2 Main navigation
  • H1 Georgia State University - The STATEWAY
  • H2 Georgia State University - The STATEWAY
  • H2 Find Your Field of Study
  • H3 What Others Say About Us
  • H3 No. 1 public university for undergraduate teaching Top 5 most innovative public institution in the U.S. — again
  • H3 Top Stories
  • H3 Upcoming Events
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 10 images OK
PASS
All 10 images OK
Info::
4 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
6 image(s) with good alt text
10 images 6 good alt text 4 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
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
#qmtextSearch Textaria-label
#radio-gsu-mobileradioGeorgia Statefor/id
#qtextSearch Textaria-label
#radio-gsuradioGeorgia Statefor/id
#wpvdegreecatselectDegree Levelfor/id
#wpvinterestareaselectInterest Areafor/id
#wpvcollegeschoolselectCollege/Schoolfor/id
#wpvpostsearchtextKeyword Search Boxfor/id
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 93/100 — 2 failing, 25 passed
PASS
93

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. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
GEORGIA STATE NEWS HUB div.netsposts-text-content > div.netsposts-source > span > a
GEORGIA STATE NEWS HUB div.netsposts-text-content > div.netsposts-source > span > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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.netsposts-content > div.inline-post > div.align-left > a div.netsposts-content > div.inline-post > div.align-left > a
div.netsposts-content > div.inline-post > div.align-left > a div.netsposts-content > div.inline-post > div.align-left > a

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
●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
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●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
●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
○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
○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.
○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.
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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