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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
59
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
2
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 2 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, bare page
FIX
HTTP 404, bare page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
D
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
FIX
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
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'>.
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✓ SVG Favicon Present
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
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
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
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 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.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
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 ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 77/100 — 6 failing, 25 passed
REVIEW
77

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.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.z-[2] > div.flex > div.flex > button.subscribe-btn-primary-placeholder div.z-[2] > div.flex > div.flex > button.subscribe-btn-primary-placeholder
div.flex > div.flex > div.justify-end > button.flex div.flex > div.flex > div.justify-end > button.flex
div.flex > div.flex > div.justify-end > button.flex div.flex > div.flex > div.justify-end > button.flex
body.bg-background > nav.fixed > div.flex > button body.bg-background > nav.fixed > div.flex > button

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div > div > div > img div > div > div > img
div.margin-section-my > div > div > img div.margin-section-my > div > div > img
body.bg-background > img body.bg-background > img

Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.flex > button.subscribe-btn-primary-placeholder > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_5fa6f7275a0fabb966c2-0 div.flex > button.subscribe-btn-primary-placeholder > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_5fa6f7275a0fabb966c2-0
main.primary-text-color > div.c-exp-bottomBanner > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_ec3904d32050cefba6e3-0 main.primary-text-color > div.c-exp-bottomBanner > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_ec3904d32050cefba6e3-0
nav.fixed > div.mobile-menu-subscribe-placeholder > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_63f2657b02584e7bdc24-0 nav.fixed > div.mobile-menu-subscribe-placeholder > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_63f2657b02584e7bdc24-0

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.navRowOneWrapper > div.c-navRowOne > div.absolute > a.z-[2] div.navRowOneWrapper > div.c-navRowOne > div.absolute > a.z-[2]
div.px-5 > ul.flex > li > a.font-primary div.px-5 > ul.flex > li > a.font-primary

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.

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
2h ago div.mt-5 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.gap-10 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.mt-5 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
10 hours ago div > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
12 hours ago div.gap-10 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
April 20, 2026 div.gap-10 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
April 20, 2026 div.gap-10 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
April 18, 2026 div.gap-10 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.mb-0 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.mb-0 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.mb-0 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.mb-0 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.mb-0 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans
2h ago div.mb-0 > div.font-primary > div.text-primary-text-color > span.font-worksans

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Learn about Ad Choices. div.c-copyright > div.font-primary > div.mb-5 > a.text-blue-400

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○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
●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
●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
●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.
●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
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements 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
○`<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.
○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
○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.
A
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
PASS
4 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main navigation" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

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 Hierarchy
126 headings
PASS
126 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H3 Alerts
  • H3 Insurers argue they shouldn’t have to pay for Sapelo Island gangway collapse lawsuit
  • H3 Former Braves minor leaguer arrested in Florida on vehicular homicide charge
  • H3 Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push
  • H3 SweetWater 420 Festival finds ‘good vibes’ at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park
  • H3 Meet the controversial former mayor seeking a seat on the Fulton Commission
  • H3 Why Derek Dooley is trying to turn Georgia’s Senate race into a revolt against D.C.
  • H3 In new memoir, Bottoms says hardships shaped her political identity
  • H3 Geoff Duncan is gaining support, but his past positions may come to haunt him
  • H3 Braves closer Raisel Iglesias lands on injured list; Robert Suarez to step in
  • H3 7 Georgia baseball coaches hit a rare win milestone. We asked them one question
  • H3 Georgia Bulldogs show how Kaiden Prothro fits into the offense
  • H3 Old pro CJ McCollum saves young Hawks in New York
  • H3 First-round matchups for the GHSA boys soccer playoffs
  • H3 ‘Just toughness’: Takeaways from Hawks’ turnaround win in Game 2
  • H3 Why Georgia football could be starting its seasons even earlier
  • H3 Atlanta’s not done growing. But to many residents, it sure feels full.
  • H3 A decade after Prince’s death, his final concert still lingers
  • H3 Caviar mixes with street food at Smorgasburg plus more food events this week
  • H3 Luxury movie theater chain IPIC to stay open during sale process
  • H3 How ‘a group of hippies’ created Atlanta’s 50-year film institution
  • H3 5 can’t-miss highlights from Atlanta Film Festival’s 50th anniversary
  • H3 Marietta native tells how he financed, produced Bob Odenkirk thriller ‘Normal’
  • H3 GSP troopers fired after alleged scheme to profit off police chases
  • H3 Atlanta sets limits on ICE, with little clarity on what comes next
  • H3 Lee Walburn, noted journalist and magazine editor, dies at 89
  • H3 New Black Wall Street Market opened to fanfare. It’s soon closing.
  • H3 Latest Headlines
  • H3 6 vaccines older adults should discuss with their doctor
  • H3 Former NFL players face their health head-on at Atlanta event
  • H3 Prepare for the Peachtree Road Race with Atlanta Track Club’s In-Training program
  • H3 Your new self-care habit costs one stamp
  • H3 Atlanta’s Easter weekend gun violence must never be acceptable to Georgians
  • H3 It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops
  • H3 MLK to Kirk to Mueller: Americans have a history of speaking ill of the dead
  • H3 Best time for artists who seek to reclaim their music rights is now
  • H3 Reclaim Atlanta’s civil rights legacy by ending homeless encampment sweeps
  • H3 Mike Luckovich: Total agreement
  • H3 Mike Luckovich: Shady shepherd
  • H3 Mike Luckovich: Trump and his Sharpie
  • H1 Latest news
  • H2 Politics
  • H3 In new memoir, Bottoms says hardships shaped her political identity
  • H3 Secretary of state candidates weigh in on Georgia election crisis
  • H3 Why Derek Dooley is trying to turn Georgia’s Senate race into a revolt against D.C.
  • H2 Metro Atlanta
  • H3 SweetWater 420 Festival finds ‘good vibes’ at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park
  • H3 Luxury movie theater chain IPIC to stay open during sale process
  • H3 Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push
  • H2 Georgia
  • H3 Insurers argue they shouldn’t have to pay for Sapelo Island gangway collapse lawsuit
  • H3 GSP troopers fired after alleged scheme to profit off police chases
  • H3 Maker of military drone boats expands in Georgia, plans more than 200 jobs
  • H2 Opinion
  • H3 Atlanta’s Easter weekend gun violence must never be acceptable to Georgians
  • H3 Geoff Duncan is gaining support, but his past positions may come to haunt him
  • H3 Atlanta’s not done growing. But to many residents, it sure feels full.
  • H2 Falcons
  • H3 Trading Kyle Pitts for a draft pick would be a good move for the Falcons
  • H3 ‘Receivers are deep’: Some takeaways from the Falcons’ pre-draft availability
  • H3 Falcons trade DT Ruke Orhorhoro for Jaguars DT Maason Smith
  • H2 Bulldogs
  • H3 Co-head coach no longer: Georgia’s GymDogs promote Cécile Canqueteau-Landi
  • H3 Georgia Bulldogs show how Kaiden Prothro fits into the offense
  • H3 Why Georgia football could be starting its seasons even earlier
  • H2 Georgia Tech
  • H3 Georgia Tech salvages finale vs. North Carolina ahead of UGA matchup
  • H3 Georgia Tech says Alberto Mendoza is expected starting quarterback
  • H3 No. 2 Georgia Tech baseball continues to dominate with 12th straight victory
  • H2 Hawks
  • H3 ‘Just toughness’: Takeaways from Hawks’ turnaround win in Game 2
  • H3 Old pro CJ McCollum saves young Hawks in New York
  • H3 Everything you need to know about the Hawks’ opening playoff series
  • H2 Braves
  • H3 Former Braves minor leaguer arrested in Florida on vehicular homicide charge
  • H3 Braves closer Raisel Iglesias lands on injured list; Robert Suarez to step in
  • H3 ‘Gonna be fine’: Acuña is OK after twice being hit by pitches
  • H2 United
  • H3 Atlanta United scoreless again in loss to Nashville SC
  • H3 Atlanta United advances in U.S. Open Cup with 3-1 win over Chattanooga FC
  • H3 Atlanta United falls to 1-5-1 with loss to Chicago Fire
  • H2 High Schools
  • H3 First-round matchups for GHSA high school girls soccer playoffs
  • H3 GHSA’s PSR formula tempts state title contenders to make 9-game schedules
  • H3 7 Georgia baseball coaches hit a rare win milestone. We asked them one question
  • H2 More Sports
  • H3 GHSA’s PSR formula tempts state title contenders to make 9-game schedules
  • H3 Georgia HS football coaching changes: Upson-Lee hires Harris County DC
  • H3 Hold the phone: Georgia Tech’s defensive line portends to be a strength
  • H2 Food & Dining
  • H3 Caviar mixes with street food at Smorgasburg plus more food events this week
  • H3 Make a risotto-inspired dish in 30 minutes or less
  • H3 Cabbage is having its minute — make this recipe in less than 15
  • H2 UATL
  • H3 A decade after Prince’s death, his final concert still lingers
  • H3 Black culture embraces main-character energy at these spring arts events
  • H3 ‘It’s UATL’ podcast: How Spice beat death and found her ‘Soft Girl Era’
  • H2 Things to Do
  • H3 How ‘a group of hippies’ created Atlanta’s 50-year film institution
  • H3 Prepare for the Peachtree Road Race with Atlanta Track Club’s In-Training program
  • H3 Mixed-use development pitched for aging Sandy Springs office campus
  • H2 Lifestyle
  • H3 Why these Atlantans are spending big bucks on luxury fitness memberships
  • H3 Eat smart, age well: How simple choices boost health after 50
  • H3 Going after corporate home investors is a road paved with good intentions
  • H2 Entertainment
  • H3 Luxury movie theater chain IPIC to stay open during sale process
  • H3 Marietta native tells how he financed, produced Bob Odenkirk thriller ‘Normal’
  • H3 Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson coming back to Atlanta for ‘Lizard Music’ film
  • H2 Travel
  • H3 Columbia, where the South drops the act
  • H3 Birmingham is for lovers
  • H3 Revival as a way of life in Charlotte
  • H2 Wellness
  • H3 Former NFL players face their health head-on at Atlanta event
  • H3 6 vaccines older adults should discuss with their doctor
  • H3 She asked Atlanta to share its good news. The response was overwhelming.
  • H2 Special Features
  • H3 Southern Classics — Reimagined
  • H3 Aging in Atlanta
  • H3 AJC Pulse Magazine
  • H3 At Home with Atlanta Chefs
  • H3 Celebrating Nurses
  • H3 PHOTOS: SweetWater 420 Festival finds sweet spot at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park
  • H3 PHOTOS: Funeral for 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, who was fatally shot at Piedmont Park
  • H3 PHOTOS: Illumine 2026 at Oakland Cemetery
A
Alt Text Quality
All 46 images OK
PASS
All 46 images OK
Info::
10 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
36 image(s) with good alt text
46 images 36 good alt text
IssueCount
too long10 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
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)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Politics5.24:13.0:1
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#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Metro Atlanta5.24:13.0:1
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#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Georgia5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Opinion5.24:13.0:1
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#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Falcons5.24:13.0:1
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#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Bulldogs5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Georgia Tech5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Hawks5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Braves5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 United5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 High Schools5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 More Sports5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Food & Dining5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 UATL5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Things to Do5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Lifestyle5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Entertainment5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Travel5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Wellness5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Special Features5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
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.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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