Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.FHeading HierarchyAction33 headings, 9 skip(s)FIX
- H3 Keep Progress Moving
- H3 Ride With Purpose in 2026
- H3 We Journey Together
- H1 About Arthritis
- H3 Together, We are Champions of Yes skipped
- H5 Connections & Empowerment skipped
- H5 Advocacy & Access
- H5 Science & Research
- H5 Quick Links
- H3 On a Journey Toward Wellness
- H1 Resources for You duplicate H1
- H6 We Are Here to Support You skipped
- H2 Reach Out to Our Helpline
- H6 Upcoming Webinars or Watch On-Demand skipped
- H2 Eating Made Simple for Arthritis
- H6 Latest Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Episode skipped
- H2 Grief, Guilt and Finding Grace With Arthritis
- H6 Arthritis E-books skipped
- H2 Good Gut Health for Better Joints
- H2 Understanding Arthritis
- H4 Learn what to expect from your disease, practical tips to help you manage it and other useful information. skipped
- H2 News & Stories
- H6 A JA Family Thrives in a New Setting skipped
- H6 Foot & Ankle Care Training Grants
- H6 Andrew Chan, MD, PhD, Receives Top Honors
- H6 The Arthritis Foundation Cycling Experience Celebrates Milestones
- H6 Kevin Purcell: A Force in the Arthritis Community
- H6 New Jersey Advocacy Wins Arthritis Policy Trifecta
- H2 Stay in the Know. Live in the Yes.
- H5 Get Involved skipped
- H5 About
- H5 Join Us
- H5 Home Office
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.
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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
DAlt Text QualityAction3 of 11 images have issuesFIX
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 3 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
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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
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.
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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
FFavicon & BrandingAction1 icon(s) detectedFIX
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
BLandmark Structure10 landmarksREVIEW
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
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
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
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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
CLink & Button QualityAction19 issue(s) across 184 links and 10 buttonsREVIEW
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| # | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://events.arthritis.org/cyclingexpe… | Join the Adventure | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes | Connections & Empowerment … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.arthritis.org/advocate | Advocacy & Access … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.arthritis.org/science | Science & Research … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://joinus.arthritis.org/event/fooda… | Register Today | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.afstore.org/ | Store | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/Arthritis.org/ | Share via Facebook | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfound… | Share via Instagram | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/arthrit… | Share via Linkedin | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://twitter.com/ArthritisFdn | Share via Twitter | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
#; #; #; #; #; #; #; #; #; # (+9 more)
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://events.arthritis.org/cyclingexperience?rp=%2Fcycling; https://joinus.arthritis.org/event/foodandarthritis/summary; https://www.afstore.org/; https://www.facebook.com/Arthritis.org/; https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoundation/; https://www.linkedin.com/company/arthritis-foundation; https://twitter.com/ArthritisFdn
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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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
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 84/100 — 5 failing, 23 passedREVIEW
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.
ARIA
Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Open Search Panel div.pageWrap > header.headerMain > div.headerMain-search > span.headerMain-searchTrigger |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Hello, section.quickLinks > div.quickLinks-inner > div.quickLinks-search > strong |
how can we help you? div.quickLinks-search > div.awesomplete > div.awesomplete > input#azureautocomplete1 |
Learn More div.newsList-grid > a.newsList-item > div.newsList-itemContent > span.buttonArrow |
Learn More div.newsList-grid > a.newsList-item > div.newsList-itemContent > span.buttonArrow |
Learn More div.newsList-grid > a.newsList-item > div.newsList-itemContent > span.buttonArrow |
Learn More div.newsList-grid > a.newsList-item > div.newsList-itemContent > span.buttonArrow |
Learn More div.newsList-grid > a.newsList-item > div.newsList-itemContent > span.buttonArrow |
Learn More div.newsList-grid > a.newsList-item > div.newsList-itemContent > span.buttonArrow |
Sign up to get an email packed with the latest resources and information. td#tfa_1867 > div#tfa_2211 > div#tfa_2211-HTML > span |
First Name td#tfa_1867 > div#tfa_2187 > div#tfa_1868-D > label#tfa_1868-L |
Last Name td#tfa_1867 > div#tfa_2187 > div#tfa_1869-D > label#tfa_1869-L |
Email tr > td#tfa_1867 > div#tfa_2189-D > label#tfa_2189-L |
Mobile Phone td#tfa_1867 > div#tfa_2204 > div#tfa_2205-D > label#tfa_2205-L |
Zip Code td#tfa_1867 > div#tfa_2204 > div#tfa_2186-D > label#tfa_2186-L |
Do you have arthritis? tr > td#tfa_1867 > div#tfa_2206-D > label#tfa_2206-L |
Yes div.inputWrapper > span#tfa_2206 > span.oneChoice > label#tfa_2207-L |
No div.inputWrapper > span#tfa_2206 > span.oneChoice > label#tfa_2208-L |
We use this information only to better understand how to communicate with you. div#tfa_2206-D > div.inputWrapper > span#tfa_2206-H > span#tfa_2206-HH |
div#13-WRPR > form#13 > div#13-A > input#submit_button div#13-WRPR > form#13 > div#13-A > input#submit_button |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Together, We are Champions of Yes main > section.accent-cta > div.accent-cta__inner > h3.accent-cta__title |
Connections & Empowerment a.accent-cta__card > div.accent-cta__card-inner > div.accent-cta__content > h5.accent-cta__heading |
We Are Here to Support You main > section.infoContent > div.infoContent-content > h6.infoContent-section |
Upcoming Webinars or Watch On-Demand main > section.infoContent > div.infoContent-content > h6.infoContent-section |
Latest Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Episode main > section.infoContent > div.infoContent-content > h6.infoContent-section |
Arthritis E-books main > section.infoContent > div.infoContent-content > h6.infoContent-section |
Learn what to expect from your disease, practical tips to help you manage it an… main > section.chicklets-bluebg > div.wrapper > h4.chicklets-bluebg__title |
A JA Family Thrives in a New Setting div.newsList-grid > a.newsList-item > div.newsList-itemContent > h6.newsList-itemTitle |
Get Involved div.footerMain-column > nav.footerMain-nav > div.footerMain-navHeading > h5.footerMain-navHeadingText |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
a.accent-cta__card > div.accent-cta__card-inner > picture.accent-cta__image > img a.accent-cta__card > div.accent-cta__card-inner > picture.accent-cta__image > img |
a.accent-cta__card > div.accent-cta__card-inner > picture.accent-cta__image > img a.accent-cta__card > div.accent-cta__card-inner > picture.accent-cta__image > img |
a.accent-cta__card > div.accent-cta__card-inner > picture.accent-cta__image > img a.accent-cta__card > div.accent-cta__card-inner > picture.accent-cta__image > img |
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.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Search section.quickLinks > div.quickLinks-inner > div.quickLinks-search > button#btn_arrow1 |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
AForm Accessibility1 of 10 controls have issuesPASS
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #azureautocomplete | search | Enter search terms here... | aria-label |
| #azureautocomplete1 | search | how can we help you? | aria-label |
| #tfa_1868 | text | First Name | for/id |
| #tfa_1869 | text | Last Name | for/id |
| #tfa_2189 | text | for/id | |
| #tfa_2205 | text | Mobile Phone | for/id |
| #tfa_2186 | text | Zip Code | for/id |
| #tfa_2207 | radio | Yes | for/id |
| #tfa_2208 | radio | No | for/id |
| #submit_button | submit | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit" id="submit_button">
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
A404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pagePASS
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 About Arthritis | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h1 Resources for You | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Reach Out to Our Hel… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Eating Made Simple f… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Grief, Guilt and Fin… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Good Gut Health for … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Understanding Arthri… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 News & Stories | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Stay in the Know. Li… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Keep Progress Moving | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Ride With Purpose in… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 We Journey Together | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Together, We are Cha… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 On a Journey Toward … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title Arthritis Foundation… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| p skip to main content | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Donate Monthly | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Donate Now | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Donate | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span 800-283-7800 | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | 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.