Accessibility

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

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

7 PASS 1 REVIEW 5 FIX

Favicon & Branding

Action

1 icon(s) detected

FIX

1 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

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 Missing

✗ Apple Touch Missing

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

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

Theme color only

FIX

Theme color only

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: #512888

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 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.

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 ✗

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 request-white ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✓

Landmark Structure

12 landmarks

PASS

12 landmarks

<main> landmark present

6 <nav> landmark(s) found

1 of 6 <nav> elements are unlabeled

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Skip navigation link present

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

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.

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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

A+

Heading Hierarchy

23 headings

PASS

23 headings

Single H1 present

H2 One K-State Research Week 2026
H3 April 17-24
H1 Kansas State University
H2 Explore your interests
H2 Request information
H2 Apply for admission
H2 View scholarships and financial aid
H2 Visit a K-State campus
H2 Impact in Kansas and Beyond
H2 Campus Locations
H3 Manhattan
H3 Salina
H3 Olathe
H2 News around campus
H3 Annette O'Connor named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine
H3 Mapping the future
H3 A farm for the future
H3 People with Purpose: Jeremy Marshall
H2 University events
H2 Kansas Triennial 25/26
H2 Peter and the Starcatcher
H2 Refuel & Refocus Hours with First Lady Sally Linton
H2 Elementary ARTSmart Classes

A+

Alt Text Quality

All 18 images OK

PASS

All 18 images OK

1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters

17 image(s) with good alt text

18 images 17 good alt text

Issue	Count
too long	1 image(s)

A+

Form Accessibility

All 3 controls labeled

PASS

All 3 controls labeled

3 control(s) properly labeled

3 controls

3 labeled

0 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#searchInputUB	search	Search	for/id
#searchInputNP	search	Search	for/id
#keyword	text	Search for programs	for/id

A+

Link & Button Quality

190 links, 1 buttons — all OK

PASS

190 links, 1 buttons — all OK

190 link(s) with descriptive text

190 links

0 empty

0 generic text

0 new tab

0 empty buttons

All links and buttons have descriptive accessible text.

191 links and buttons have descriptive text

A+

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

20 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.

20 pass

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h1 Kansas State Univers…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Week	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Explore your interes…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Request information	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Apply for admission	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 View scholarships an…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Visit a K-State camp…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Impact in Kansas and…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Campus Locations	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 News around campus	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 University events	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Kansas Triennial 25/…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Peter and the Starca…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Refuel & Refocus Hou…	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h2 Elementary ARTSmart …	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h3 April 17-24	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h3 Manhattan	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h3 Salina	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
h3 Olathe	20.47:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FCFCFC	Pass
title K-State \| Kansas Sta…	18.10:1	4.5:1	#000000	#EEEEEE	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+

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 100/100 — 1 failing, 26 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
Request information Sign up to receive information about degree programs, scho… `div.cell > ul#ksu-ctas > li > a.ksu-cta`
Apply for admission Dream big and create the future you want. Start your K-Sta… `div.cell > ul#ksu-ctas > li > a.ksu-cta`
View scholarships and financial aid Explore available financial assistance opp… `div.cell > ul#ksu-ctas > li > a.ksu-cta`
Visit a K-State campus K-State is made up of three campuses, each with its own… `div.cell > ul#ksu-ctas > li > a.ksu-cta`
You can account for that and basically buy less fertilizer. That’s going to dec… `div#ksu-expert-news > ul.ksu-expert-news__articles > li > a.ksu-expert-news__article`
Anxiety tends to swirl in our minds all day, especially when it’s about money. … `div#ksu-expert-news > ul.ksu-expert-news__articles > li > a.ksu-expert-news__article`
The impact of ongoing challenges in the Middle East on energy prices impacts ne… `div#ksu-expert-news > ul.ksu-expert-news__articles > li > a.ksu-expert-news__article`
Manhattan Our flagship campus established in 1863, rooted in the land-grant mi… `div#ksu-locations > ul.ksu-cards > li > a.ksu-card`
Salina Centered around the student experience emphasizing innovative learning,… `div#ksu-locations > ul.ksu-cards > li > a.ksu-card`
Olathe Expanding potential through education, research and engagement in the G… `div#ksu-locations > ul.ksu-cards > li > a.ksu-card`

○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.

●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

●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

○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.

○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.