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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
6
REVIEW
2
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 2 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
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'>.
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
F
Web Manifest
Action
Invalid JSON
FIX
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://mt.gov/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://mt.gov/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

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
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 ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

20 pass 1 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Welcome To Montana.g…4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Navigation Menu3.13:13.0:1
#000000
#A03B0F
Pass
h2 Montana State Job Li…9.62:13.0:1
#000000
#ED9D67
Pass
h2 Montana Cadastral Ma…4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 eCalendar4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Visit Montana4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Visit Montana4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Library Directory4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Featured Resources4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 News Releases4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Local Information4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Representatives4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Interactive Media4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Introducing the Firs…4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Featured Services4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Background Image Inf…4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Site maintained by:4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 About Montana4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Directories4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
Pass
h2 Contact Us4.88:13.0:1
#000000
#837C2B
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+
Landmark Structure
12 landmarks
PASS
12 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main site navigation" MAIN ASIDE "Social Media Links" CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Heading Hierarchy
39 headings
PASS
39 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H2 Navigation Menu
  • H2 Montana State Job ListingsSearch listings of current state job openings and apply online!
  • H2 Montana Cadastral Mapping ApplicationFind Montana land information on public and private property.
  • H2 eCalendarView the calendar for state government events.
  • H2 Visit MontanaMontana represents the wild, the untamed, the natural. See what Montana has to offer.
  • H2 Visit MontanaMontana represents the wild, the untamed, the natural. See what Montana has to offer.
  • H2 Library DirectoryFind information about Montana's Libraries.
  • H1 Welcome To Montana.gov
  • H2 Featured Resources
  • H2 News Releases
  • H2 Governor Greg Gianforte
  • H3 Flag Status
  • H2 Local Information
  • H3 Interactive Maps
  • H3 City, County & State Contacts
  • H4 CITY
  • H4 COUNTY
  • H4 STATE
  • H3 Weather
  • H2 Representatives
  • H3 U.S. SENATE
  • H3 U.S. House of Representatives
  • H3 Montana Legislature
  • H4 State Senate
  • H4 State House of Representatives
  • H4 Additional Information
  • H3 Judicial Branch
  • H4 My Voter Page
  • H2 Interactive Media
  • H3 Video Gallery
  • H2 Introducing the First Nations of Montana to the World
  • H3 Photo Gallery
  • H2 Featured Services
  • H3 Bitterroot in the Scratchgravel Hills
  • H2 Background Image Information
  • H2 Site maintained by:
  • H2 About Montana
  • H2 Directories
  • H2 Contact Us
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 147 images OK
PASS
All 147 images OK
Info::
147 image(s) with good alt text
147 images 147 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 6 controls labeled
PASS
All 6 controls labeled
Info::
6 control(s) properly labeled
6 controls
6 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#template-search-itemtextSearch Montana MT.gov websitesaria-label
#locationtextEnter Location for Weatheraria-label
#field179479477-firsttextFirst Namefor/id
#field179479477-lasttextLast Namefor/id
#field179479478emailEmail*none
#field179479482textMessage*none
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 100/100 — 1 failing, 29 passed
PASS
100

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.

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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○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
●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
●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
●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
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[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
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<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
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○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.
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