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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
62
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
4
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 4 REVIEW 5 FIX
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
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
Form Accessibility
2 of 6 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 6 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <select name="country" id="edit-formcta-country">
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="amount" id="edit-amount">
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
6 controls
4 labeled
1 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#sgE-4384428-1-4-10003checkboxI agree to receiving email in accordance with Habitat’s privacy policy.Habitat for Humanity may use your email or postal address to send you additional information about our programs or events.  We may also share your information with Habitat-affiliated organizations. You can still sign up for this email newsletter even if you do not consent to our privacy policy.aria-label
#sgE-4384428-1-2-elementtext2. Email addressfor/id
#sg_SubmitButtonsubmitsubmit buttonaria-label
#edit-searchtextFulltext searchfor/id
#edit-amounttext($25)placeholder only
#edit-formcta-countryselect(none)none

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

<select name="country" id="edit-formcta-country">

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

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="text" name="amount" id="edit-amount">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more ▾

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

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 10 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

10 pass 10 fail WCAG AA 4 pass AA only
h1 Habitat for Humanity
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Volunteer
2.77:1
#000000
on
#53554B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
h2 Where we work
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Impact
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 About us
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 is a global nonprofit that brings people…
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Get email updates
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Recent news
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Recent stories
1.62:1
#000000
on
#002F6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
a Locally
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1F1B14
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold

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)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Habitat for Humanity1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
h2 Volunteer2.77:13.0:1
#000000
#53554B
Fail
h2 Support21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Where we work1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
h2 Impact1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
h2 About us1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
h2 is a global nonprofi…1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
h2 Get email updates1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
h2 Recent news1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
h2 Recent stories1.62:13.0:1
#000000
#002F6C
Fail
title Habitat For Humanity…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Skip to main content21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Collapse all17.43:14.5:1
#000000
#E9EAEB
Pass
span Expand all16.45:14.5:1
#000000
#E1E4E7
Pass
div Volunteer16.51:14.5:1
#000000
#E4E4E3
Pass
a Locally1.23:14.5:1
#000000
#1F1B14
Fail
a Abroad6.43:14.5:1
#000000
#0099CC
Pass
a School6.43:14.5:1
#000000
#0099CC
Pass
a Corporate6.43:14.5:1
#000000
#0099CC
Pass
a Individual6.43:14.5:1
#000000
#0099CC
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.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 89/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed
REVIEW
89

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.

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
is a global nonprofit that brings people together to build homes, communities, … article.hero > div.hero__content > div.hero__content-inner > h2.hero__desc
privacy policy ul.sg-list > li.sg-single-li > label > a
Let's Open the Door article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Over the past fifty years, we have helped more than 65 million people around th… div.content-list > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > p.teaser__desc
Learn more div.content-list > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
Lets open the door article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Read more div.views-infinite-scroll-content-wrapper > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
Europe Housing Day 2026 article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Read more div.views-infinite-scroll-content-wrapper > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company and Habitat for Humanity launch housing mic… article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Read more div.views-infinite-scroll-content-wrapper > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
Load more section.js-view-dom-id-5dd5d7440b191eb8905b7c1721e58d3abc71e4788fdbf2de7addf85a321d179e > ul.js-pager__items > li.pager__item > a.btn
Let's Open the Door, Africa article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Learn more div.content-list > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
Commitment to Gender Equality article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Read more div.content-list > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
Recovery after Cyclone Freddy: Opening the door to resilience in Malawi article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Read more div.views-infinite-scroll-content-wrapper > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
International Women’s Day 2026: When women have a safe place to call home, comm… article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Read more div.views-infinite-scroll-content-wrapper > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
From Nairobi to Belém: Putting housing at the heart of climate migration and co… article.teaser > div.teaser__content > h3.teaser__heading > a.teaser__link
Read more div.views-infinite-scroll-content-wrapper > article.teaser > div.teaser__content > a.teaser__btn
Load more section.js-view-dom-id-ef8243279c5a47ba46ea3b5dbf2b10ef59692acffdae4c3001af1af86b29b578 > ul.js-pager__items > li.pager__item > a.btn

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Form elements without effective labels can create frustrating experiences for screen reader users. Learn more about the `select` element.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Select Country Armenia Bosnia-Herzegovina Bulgaria Cote d' Ivoire Egypt Ethiopi… div.form-cta__bottom > div.form-cta__form > form#hab-component-country-jump-list-form > select#edit-formcta-country

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.page > header.header > div.header__content > a.header__logo div.page > header.header > div.header__content > a.header__logo

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.

○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
●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
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●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
○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
○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
○`<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.
○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
6 landmarks
PASS
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Dropdown menu" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

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

A+
Heading Hierarchy
25 headings
PASS
25 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H2 Volunteer
  • H2 Support
  • H2 Where we work
  • H2 Impact
  • H2 About us
  • H1 Habitat for Humanity
  • H2 is a global nonprofit that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope so that everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.
  • H2 Our vision
  • H2 Find your local Habitat Find your local Habitat
  • H2 Get email updates Get email updates
  • H2 Get email updates
  • H2 Empty Spaces to Homes
  • H2 Home Equals campaign
  • H2 Donate Donate
  • H3 Let's Open the Door
  • H2 Recent news
  • H3 Lets open the door
  • H3 Europe Housing Day 2026
  • H3 Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company and Habitat for Humanity launch housing microfinance solutions to expand affordable housing access in Tanzania
  • H2 Recent stories
  • H3 Let's Open the Door, Africa
  • H3 Commitment to Gender Equality
  • H3 Recovery after Cyclone Freddy: Opening the door to resilience in Malawi
  • H3 International Women’s Day 2026: When women have a safe place to call home, communities thrive
  • H3 From Nairobi to Belém: Putting housing at the heart of climate migration and community resilience
A+
Alt Text Quality
1 of 12 images have issues
PASS
1 of 12 images have issues
Warning::
1 image(s) with filename as alt text
Info::
11 image(s) with good alt text
12 images 11 good alt text 1 generic
IssueCount
filename1 image(s)
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
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
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Logo ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
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