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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
80
GRADE
B
FIX
2
REVIEW
4
PASS
7
INFO
0
Checks
13
7 PASS 4 REVIEW 2 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
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: #a51c30
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.

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found - Harvard University ✓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
C
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
REVIEW
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
8 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 8 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
4 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 Harvard University
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Mental Health
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 An overview
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Let’s talk treatment
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Just start
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Youth and mental health
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Screen time
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Work/life balance
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Delving deeper
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 On our campus
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Related In Focus topics
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Security & Brand
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Website
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Get In Touch
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 The kids aren’t alright
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Exploring how early development impacts …
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Understanding the power of the parent-ch…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Learning how school impacts mental healt…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Harvard Thinking
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Colloquy
1.32:1
#000000
on
#1B2136
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Harvard University1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Mental Health1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 An overview1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Let’s talk treatme…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Just start1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Youth and mental hea…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Screen time1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Work/life balance1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Delving deeper1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 On our campus1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Related In Focus top…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Security & Brand1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Website1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h2 Get In Touch1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h3 The kids aren’t al…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h3 Exploring how early …1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h3 Understanding the po…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h3 Learning how school …1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h3 Harvard Thinking1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
Fail
h3 Colloquy1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#1B2136
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
23 landmarks
PASS
23 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
8 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Site Notifications" SEARCH MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Heading Hierarchy
44 headings
PASS
44 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Harvard University
  • H2 Mental Health
  • H2 An overview
  • H2 Let’s talk treatment
  • H3 Normalizing mental health check-ups
  • H3 Seeking solutions for bipolar disorder
  • H3 Creating a drug discovery platform for mental health conditions
  • H3 Using a machine-learning tool for assessing suicide risk in patients
  • H3 Diagnosing psychiatric disorders through genetic testing
  • H3 Treating drug-resistant depression with TMS
  • H2 Just start
  • H2 Youth and mental health
  • H3 The kids aren’t alright
  • H3 Exploring how early development impacts mental health
  • H3 Understanding the power of the parent-child relationship
  • H3 Learning how school impacts mental health
  • H2 Screen time
  • H3 Why is AI use associated with depressive symptoms?
  • H3 Do mood tracking apps help with mental health?
  • H3 Is social media responsible for its impact on mental health?
  • H2 Work/life balance
  • H3 Psychological safety at work is essential
  • H3 Teachers
  • H3 Executives
  • H3 Factory workers
  • H3 Doctors
  • H3 Athletes
  • H2 Delving deeper
  • H3 Want to be happier?
  • H3 Talking about suicide saves kids’ lives
  • H3 Why mattering matters
  • H3 Harvard Thinking
  • H3 Colloquy
  • H2 On our campus
  • H3 Supporting wellbeing and mental health
  • H3 Support at the theater
  • H3 Increased rest, decreased stress
  • H3 Managing your mental health abroad
  • H3 Supporting spiritual care
  • H3 Bringing mindfulness to the Harvard Longwood community
  • H2 Related In Focus topics
  • H2 Security & Brand
  • H2 Website
  • H2 Get In Touch
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 26 images OK
PASS
All 26 images OK
Info::
14 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
12 image(s) with good alt text
26 images 12 good alt text 14 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 1 controls labeled
PASS
All 1 controls labeled
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
1 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#gsc-i-id1textsearcharia-label
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: https://www.harvard.edu/wp-content/themes/core/assets/css/dist/theme/print.min.css?m=1774376150g
Print Stylesheet ✓ Print Optimized
Print stylesheet https://www.harvard.edu/wp-content/themes/core/assets/css/dist/theme/print.min.css?m=1774376150g ✓Inline @media print Not detected ✗
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 96/100 — 2 failing, 25 passed
PASS
96

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
Walk ul.b-stats__list > li.b-stats__list-item > div.c-statistic > div.c-statistic__value
Studies show that spending time in natural environments can lower biomarkers f… li.b-stats__list-item > div.c-statistic > div.c-statistic__label > p
lower biomarkers for stress and reduce cycles of negative thoughts div.c-statistic > div.c-statistic__label > p > a
Eat ul.b-stats__list > li.b-stats__list-item > div.c-statistic > div.c-statistic__value
Eating an orange a day may lower a person’s depression risk by 20%, according … li.b-stats__list-item > div.c-statistic > div.c-statistic__label > p
lower a person’s depression risk by 20% div.c-statistic > div.c-statistic__label > p > a
Breathe ul.b-stats__list > li.b-stats__list-item > div.c-statistic > div.c-statistic__value
The kids aren’t alright div.b-media-text__container > div.b-media-text__content > div.c-block__content-block > h3.c-block__title
Support at the theater div.c-slider--carousel-pull-right__slide > div.b-featured-stories__wrapper > div.b-featured-stories__slide-content > h3.b-featured-stories__slide-title
Harvard's American Repertory Theater worked with a Harvard-trained psychologist… div.c-slider--carousel-pull-right__slide > div.b-featured-stories__wrapper > div.b-featured-stories__slide-content > div.b-featured-stories__slide-desc
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE div.l-container > div.b-link-list__left-col > header.c-block__content-block > p.c-block__leadin
Related In Focus topics div.l-container > div.b-link-list__left-col > header.c-block__content-block > h2.c-block__title

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Learn more about the study div.b-card-grid__loop > div.c-card-link-wrapper > div.c-card > a#p-69e11570b244b-link
Learn more about the research div.b-card-grid__loop > div.c-card-link-wrapper > div.c-card > a#p-69e11570b24ae-link
Learn more about the connection div.b-card-grid__loop > div.c-card-link-wrapper > div.c-card > a#p-69e11570b24cb-link
Read more about their tips for happiness div.b-card-grid__loop > div.c-card-link-wrapper > div.c-card > a#p-69e11570b63a3-link
Learn more about their book div.b-card-grid__loop > div.c-card-link-wrapper > div.c-card > a#p-69e11570b63fe-link
Read more about Jennifer’s book div.b-card-grid__loop > div.c-card-link-wrapper > div.c-card > a#p-69e11570b6434-link
○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
●`[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
●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.
●Links have a discernible name
●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
●Skip links are focusable.
●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
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○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.
○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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