Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.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
BAlt Text Quality2 of 31 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 2 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
CForm AccessibilityAction6 of 18 controls have issuesREVIEW
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #cmp-globalnav__search-input | text | Search Adelaide University | for/id |
| #search-input | text | e.g. Business | for/id |
| #search-input | text | e.g. Business | for/id |
| #search-input | text | e.g. Business | for/id |
| #textinput-832af4767e-widget | text | First name | for/id |
| #textinput-741efec99b-widget | text | Last name | for/id |
| #emailinput-4077d4b345-widget | Email address | for/id | |
| #dropdown-d3fea64596-widget | select | What best describes me? | for/id |
| #checkbox-003665f7bc-widget | checkbox | ma_opt_in | aria-label |
| #textinput-6af8154c9f-widget | text | AMCV Cookie | for/id |
| essential-cookies | checkbox | none | |
| analytical-cookies | checkbox | none | |
| #textinput-f1cf56693d-widget | text | (utm_source) | placeholder only |
| #textinput-ae4be7c20f-widget | text | (utm_term) | placeholder only |
| #textinput-9fdd987db3-widget | text | (utm_campaign) | placeholder only |
| #textinput-b3bc53ce63-widget | text | (utm_content) | placeholder only |
| #textinput-ce4116dada-widget | text | (utm_medium) | placeholder only |
| #g-recaptcha-response | textarea | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response">
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
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
<input type="text" name="utm_campaign" id="textinput-9fdd987db3-widget">; <input type="text" name="utm_content" id="textinput-b3bc53ce63-widget">; <input type="text" name="utm_medium" id="textinput-ce4116dada-widget">; <input type="text" name="utm_source" id="textinput-f1cf56693d-widget">; <input type="text" name="utm_term" id="textinput-ae4be7c20f-widget">
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman
CLink & Button QualityAction7 issue(s) across 190 links and 43 buttonsREVIEW
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| /about/news/2026/daily-probiotic-could-h… | Read More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Read More Suggested: Daily Probiotic Could Help Prevent Skin Infections In Dogs | |||
| /about/news/2026/recreational-ketamine-u… | Read More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Read More Suggested: Recreational Ketamine Use Is On The Rise | |||
| /about/news/2026/seaweed-compound-shows-… | Read More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Read More Suggested: Seaweed Compound Shows Major Methane Cuts In Beef Cattle | |||
| /content/adelaideuniversity/au/en/about/… | privacy notification | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
/about/news/2026/daily-probiotic-could-help-prevent-skin-infections-in-dogs/ ("Read More"); /about/news/2026/recreational-ketamine-use-is-on-the-rise/ ("Read More"); /about/news/2026/seaweed-compound-shows-major-methane-cuts-in-beef-cattle-/ ("Read More")
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
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Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.
Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
/content/adelaideuniversity/au/en/about/privacy-notification.html
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
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.cmp-search-clear (#152 on page); button.cmp-search-button (#520 on page); button.cmp-search-button (#749 on page); button.cmp-adaptiveform-checkbox__questionmark (#906 on page)
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
BFavicon & Branding6 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
1 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)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 Adelaide University | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h2 Find your degree or … | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h2 A university for the… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h2 Ask Adelaide Univers… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h2 Launch your new life… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h2 Latest news and even… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h2 Stay in touch | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h2 Contact us | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 A vibrant city | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Future-making resear… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Powerful partnership… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Exceptional student … | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Daily probiotic coul… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Recreational ketamin… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Seaweed compound sho… | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Make an enquiry | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Give us a call | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| h3 Adjust your settings | 20.13:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFB | Pass |
| title Adelaide University … | 2.68:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #54533E | Fail |
| a Library | 6.20:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #9C8877 | 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.
ALandmark Structure9 landmarksPASS
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
A+Heading Hierarchy22 headingsPASS
- H1 Adelaide University
- H2 Find your degree or career
- H2 A university for the future
- H3 A vibrant city
- H3 Future-making research
- H3 Powerful partnerships
- H3 Exceptional student experience
- H2 Ask Adelaide University
- H3 How do I enrol?
- H3 What campuses and facilities does Adelaide University have?
- H3 Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
- H3 What scholarships are available?
- H2 Launch your new life in Adelaide
- H2 Latest news and events
- H3 Daily probiotic could help prevent skin infections in dogs
- H3 Recreational ketamine use is on the rise
- H3 Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle
- H2 Stay in touch
- H2 Contact us
- H3 Make an enquiry
- H3 Give us a call
- H3 Adjust your settings
A404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pagePASS
A+Lighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 100/100 — 0 failing, 31 passedPASS
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.