Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.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
CForm AccessibilityAction3 of 11 controls have issuesREVIEW
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #t1search | text | Search | for/id |
| #t2search | text | Search | for/id |
| #vjs_select_601 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_606 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_616 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_621 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_631 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_636 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_651 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_670 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_685 | select | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<select id="vjs_select_651">; <select id="vjs_select_670">; <select id="vjs_select_685">
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
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 3 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 Board of Governors o… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Economy at a Glance | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Upcoming Calendar | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 The Federal Reserve | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Policy Rate | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Inflation (PCE) | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Unemployment Rate | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Gross Domestic Produ… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Principal Economic I… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Federal Reserve Cons… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 The FOMC Calendar | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 U.S. Currency Educat… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title Federal Reserve Boar… | 18.59:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F1F1F1 | Pass |
| a Skip to main content | 9.68:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #A9B1BA | Pass |
| span Expand sub-menu | 2.55:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #3E5068 | Fail |
| a About the Fed | 2.95:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #3C5A7C | Fail |
| a Structure of the Fed… | 2.39:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #254D74 | Fail |
| a The Fed Explained | 14.34:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #ECD1B3 | Pass |
| a Board Members | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Advisory Councils | 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.
ALandmark Structure12 landmarksPASS
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
AHeading Hierarchy25 headings, 1 skip(s)PASS
- H1 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
- H2 Economy at a Glance
- H3 Policy Rate
- H3 Inflation (PCE)
- H3 Unemployment Rate
- H3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- H2 Upcoming Calendar
- H3 Federal Reserve's Renovation of Two Historic Buildings FAQs
- H2 The Federal Reserve
- H3 Review of Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communications
- H3 Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources
- H3 FAQ: Damaged Currency
- H3 What is FedNow?
- H3 Principal Economic Indicators
- H3 Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams
- H3 Fed Listens 2025
- H3 Proposals for Comment
- H3 Funding, Credit, Liquidity, and Loan Facilities and Reporting
- H3 Financial Innovation
- H3 Federal Reserve Consumer Help
- H3 The FOMC Calendar
- H3 U.S. Currency Education Program
- H6 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System skipped
- H6 Tools and Information
- H6 Stay Connected
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
A+Alt Text QualityAll 13 images OKPASS
ALink & Button Quality515 links, 25 buttons — all OKPASS
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.usa.gov/ | Link to USA.gov | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /open/open.htm | Link to Open.gov | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.usa.gov/; /open/open.htm
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
A404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pagePASS
A+Lighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 99/100 — 2 failing, 30 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.
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 |
|---|
TUE
4/21 div.calendar-module > div.calendar > div.calendar__day > h4.calendar__header |
BOARD OF GOVERNORS of the FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM footer.container > div.row > div.col-xs-12 > h6.footer__heading |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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View More div.card > div.card-body > div.more > a |
View More div._column_owt5y_1 > div.homepageBox > div.homepageContent > a |
View More div._column_owt5y_1 > div.homepageBox > div.homepageContent > a |
View More div._column_owt5y_1 > div.homepageBox > div.homepageContent > a |