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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
67
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
3
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 3 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
FIX
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: App
Info::
192x192 icon present
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name App ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✗Start URL ✗Display Mode ✗
Name App Icons 6 icon(s)
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
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: #ffffff
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 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.

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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 Page Not Found - State of Delaware ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
20 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
20 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::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
A+
Landmark Structure
7 landmarks
PASS
7 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV "Main" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A
Heading Hierarchy
48 headings
PASS
48 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (2 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
  • H1 Welcome to Delaware
  • H2 Featured Highlights
  • H3 DMV / EZ Pass Scam Alert Text
  • H3 Find State Closings or Delays
  • H3 State Agency Weather Resources
  • H2 Join Our Team
  • H3 Work in State Government.
  • H4 Search or browse available State Jobs in Delaware.
  • H4 Popular Topics:
  • H2 Guides to Services
  • H3 School K-12
  • H3 Moving to Delaware
  • H3 Working & Training
  • H3 Driving & Transportation
  • H3 Voting in Delaware
  • H3 Safety & Emergencies
  • H2 Introducing Go DE
  • H3 Introducing the New Payment Portal for State Services
  • H4 Let's get things done.
  • H4 Latest Newsfrom news.delaware.gov
  • H4 Public Meetingsfrom agencies and boards
  • H4 Subscribeupdates on various platforms
  • H4 Latest Newsfrom news.delaware.gov
  • H4 Public Meetingsfrom agencies and boards
  • H4 Subscribe updates on various platforms
  • H2 Trending Topics
  • H3 Elections
  • H3 Department of Labor
  • H3 Division of Motor Vehicles
  • H3 Incorporation Services
  • H3 Professional Regulation
  • H3 Department of Education
  • H2 Committed to Transparency
  • H2 This is Your Government
  • H3 Branches of Delaware Government
  • H3 Executive
  • H3 Legislative
  • H3 Judicial
  • H3 Find My Legislator
  • H3 Statewide Elected Officials
  • H3 Governor Matt Meyer
  • H3 Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay
  • H3 Attorney General Kathy Jennings
  • H3 State Auditor Lydia York
  • H3 Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro
  • H3 State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis
  • H2 Delaware.gov Feedback
  • H1 Delaware's Government duplicate H1

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more ▾

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

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 16 images OK
PASS
All 16 images OK
Info::
16 image(s) with good alt text
16 images 16 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A
Form Accessibility
1 of 24 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 24 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit" id="header-search-submit-button">
Info::
23 control(s) properly labeled
24 controls
23 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#header-search-fieldtextSearch This Sitearia-label
#de-search-fieldtextSearch for Services, People, and morearia-label
#button-searchsubmitSearch Delaware.govfor/id
#jobs-search-fieldtextSearch for State Jobsaria-label
#jobs-search-buttonsubmitSearch for State Jobsfor/id
#inputAddresstextMy Addressfor/id
#field94583356_1radionone
#field94583356_2radionone
#field94583356_3radionone
#field94583356_4radionone
#field94583356_5radionone
#field94583357textMy current browser isnone
#field94583358_1radionone
#field94583358_2radionone
#field94583358_3radionone
#field94583358_4radionone
#field94583358_5radionone
#field94583358_6radionone
#field103423181textWhich website are you giving feedback about?”none
#field94583360textTell us more about this*none
#field94583361textYour Namenone
#field94583362emailYour Emailnone
#g-recaptcha-responsetextareareCAPTCHA responsearia-label
#header-search-submit-buttonsubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="submit" id="header-search-submit-button">

Why this matters

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

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
h1 Welcome to Delaware18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h1 Delaware's Governmen…18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 Featured Highlights18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 Join Our Team18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 Guides to Services18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 Introducing Go DE18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 Trending Topics18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 Committed to Transpa…18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 This is Your Governm…18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h2 Delaware.gov Feedbac…18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Work in State Govern…18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 School K-1218.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Moving to Delaware18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Working & Training18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Driving & Transporta…18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Voting in Delaware18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Safety & Emergencies18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Introducing the New …18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Elections18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
Pass
h3 Department of Labor18.42:13.0:1
#000000
#EFF0F2
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 97/100 — 1 failing, 28 passed
PASS
97

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.

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
State Directory div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Elected Officials div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
General Assembly div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Delaware Courts div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
State Employees div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Cities & Towns div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
State Regulations div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Phone Directory div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Corporations div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Franchise Tax div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Responsible Disclosure div.row > div.col-sm > p > a
Accessibility Statement div.row > div.col-sm > p > a

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
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Input buttons have discernible text.
●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
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Skip links are focusable.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[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 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.
○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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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.
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