Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

5 PASS 4 REVIEW 4 FIX

Web Manifest

Action

Not found

FIX

Not found

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.

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

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.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

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 ✗

Link & Button Quality

Action

3 issue(s) across 134 links and 11 buttons

REVIEW

3 issue(s) across 134 links and 11 buttons

1 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: a#main-content

11 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://www.usnh.edu/about/privacy-policy; https://admissions.unh.edu/international-students; https://www.unh.edu/new-students/parents-families; https://www.unh.edu/mub/student-organizations/getting-involved; https://www.unh.edu/veterans/; https://www.unh.edu/research/resources/research-centers-institutes; https://www.unh.edu/sustainability/; https://unhconnect.unh.edu/s/1518/20/home.aspx?gid=4&pgid=61; https://www.unh.edu/nh/; https://www.unh.edu/hr/employee-information/unh-faculty-staff-resources (+1 more)

2 button(s) with no accessible text

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

Got: button.absolute (#425 on page); button.absolute (#440 on page)

122 link(s) with descriptive text

134 links

1 empty

0 generic text

11 new tab

2 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://www.usnh.edu/about/privacy-polic…	learn more about cookies	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://admissions.unh.edu/international…	International Students	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/new-students/parents…	Parents & Family	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/mub/student-organiza…	Getting Involved	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/veterans/	Military and Veteran Services	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/research/resources/r…	Centers & Institutes	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/sustainability/	Sustainability	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://unhconnect.unh.edu/s/1518/20/hom…	Alumni & Friends	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/nh/	NH Impact	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/hr/employee-informat…	UNH Faculty & Staff Resources	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.unh.edu/leadership/	UNH Leadership	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label

131 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

a#main-content

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://www.usnh.edu/about/privacy-policy; https://admissions.unh.edu/international-students; https://www.unh.edu/new-students/parents-families; https://www.unh.edu/mub/student-organizations/getting-involved; https://www.unh.edu/veterans/; https://www.unh.edu/research/resources/research-centers-institutes; https://www.unh.edu/sustainability/; https://unhconnect.unh.edu/s/1518/20/home.aspx?gid=4&pgid=61; https://www.unh.edu/nh/; https://www.unh.edu/hr/employee-information/unh-faculty-staff-resources (+1 more)

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

button.absolute (#425 on page); button.absolute (#440 on page)

Why this matters

Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Search form present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found | University of New Hampshire ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✓

Favicon & Branding

6 icon(s) detected

REVIEW

6 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

Multiple icon sizes detected

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

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

h2 This is where it all begins

1.18:1

#000000

#181818

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 UNH Today

1.18:1

#000000

#181818

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Become a Wildcat

1.18:1

#000000

#181818

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h3 Find your place with UNH

1.18:1

#000000

#181818

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

19px · bottom of viewport

title University of New Hampshire [UNH] | Univ…

1.27:1

#000000

#041E42

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

span This site uses cookies to enhance your b…

1.27:1

#000000

#041E42

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

a Privacy Policy.

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

a OK ✓

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

a Skip to main content

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

div Top Menu

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Wildcat athletics

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a My UNH portal

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a UNH Today

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Give

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Academics

1.27:1

#000000

#041E43

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Explore Degree Programs

1.24:1

#000000

#031C40

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Areas of Study

1.24:1

#000000

#031C40

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Colleges & Schools

1.24:1

#000000

#031C40

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · mid-page

a Experiential Learning

1.24:1

#000000

#031C40

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · mid-page

a Honors Opportunities

1.24:1

#000000

#031C40

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · mid-page

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 This is where it all…	1.18:1	3.0:1	#000000	#181818	Fail
h2 UNH Today	1.18:1	3.0:1	#000000	#181818	Fail
h2 Become a Wildcat	1.18:1	3.0:1	#000000	#181818	Fail
h3 Find your place with…	1.18:1	3.0:1	#000000	#181818	Fail
title University of New Ha…	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E42	Fail
span This site uses cooki…	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E42	Fail
a Privacy Policy.	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a OK ✓	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a Skip to main content	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
div Top Menu	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a Wildcat athletics	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a My UNH portal	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a UNH Today	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a Give	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a Academics	1.27:1	4.5:1	#000000	#041E43	Fail
a Explore Degree Progr…	1.24:1	4.5:1	#000000	#031C40	Fail
a Areas of Study	1.24:1	4.5:1	#000000	#031C40	Fail
a Colleges & Schools	1.24:1	4.5:1	#000000	#031C40	Fail
a Experiential Learnin…	1.24:1	4.5:1	#000000	#031C40	Fail
a Honors Opportunities	1.24:1	4.5:1	#000000	#031C40	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

5 landmarks

PASS

5 landmarks

<main> landmark present

2 <nav> landmark(s) found

All <nav> elements are properly labeled

Skip navigation link present

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

A+

Heading Hierarchy

14 headings

PASS

14 headings

Single H1 present

H1 University of New Hampshire [UNH]
H2 This is where it all begins
H2 Learn here, lead anywhere
H2 It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
H2 UNH Today
H3 Annual Pride and Pancakes Celebration Honors Kidder Award Winners
H3 Leadership Visit to Manchester Highlights Benefits of Partnerships in the Community, On Campus
H3 Two UNH Students Earn Goldwater Scholarships
H2 Become a Wildcat
H3 Find your place with UNH
H4 Helpful Links
H4 Community
H4 Student Resources
H4 Support UNH

A+

Alt Text Quality

All 18 images OK

PASS

All 18 images OK

3 decorative image(s) correctly marked

15 image(s) with good alt text

18 images 15 good alt text 3 decorative

All images have appropriate alt text.

A+

Form Accessibility

All 2 controls labeled

PASS

All 2 controls labeled

2 control(s) properly labeled

2 controls

2 labeled

0 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#usnh-search	search	Search UNH.edu	for/id
#usnh-search	search	Search UNH.edu	for/id

A+

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 100/100 — 1 failing, 29 passed

PASS

100

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.

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
Privacy Policy. `body > div.cc-window > span#cookieconsent:desc > a.cc-link`
EXPLORE CAMPUSES `div.field__item > div.para__padding > div.grid > a.group`
EXPLORE OUTCOMES & VALUE `div.field__item > div.para__padding > div.grid > a.group`
EXPLORE SUSTAINABILITY `div.field__item > div.para__padding > div.grid > a.group`
EXPLORE RESEARCH `div.field__item > div.para__padding > div.grid > a.group`

○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.

●`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

●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.

●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

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●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

●ARIA IDs are unique

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○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

○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.

○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.

○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.