Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.FLink & Button QualityAction6 issue(s) across 35 links and 13 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://in.nau.edu/office-undergraduate-… | Learn more about the Undergrad… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://nausymposium.secure-platform.com… | View the public gallery | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /undergraduate-degrees/ | Undergraduate degrees | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /graduate-degrees/ | Graduate degrees | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /online-degrees/ | Online degrees | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /certificate-programs/ | Certificate programs | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://news.nau.edu/hepp-virus-grants/ | How one NAU researcher studies… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.nau.edu/hrm-class-2026/ | Putting the kitchen to the tes… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.nau.edu/space-farming/ | Space Farming. Opens in new ta… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.nau.edu/3mrp-2026/ | One student. One research proj… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.nau.edu/wildfires-and-water… | The effect of wildfires on the… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.nau.edu/taylor-swift-rhetor… | Honey, life is just a classroo… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.nau.edu | Read more on news.nau.edu | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://elevate.foundationnau.org/ | Drive lasting impact | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://app.meadowfi.com/nau | Estimate cost | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://instagram.com/nauflagstaff | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.pinterest.com/nauflagstaff | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/norther… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
https://instagram.com/nauflagstaff; https://www.pinterest.com/nauflagstaff; https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-arizona-university
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://in.nau.edu/office-undergraduate-research/undergraduate-symposium/; https://nausymposium.secure-platform.com/a/gallery?roundId=35; https://news.nau.edu/hepp-virus-grants/; https://news.nau.edu/hrm-class-2026/; https://news.nau.edu/space-farming/; https://news.nau.edu/3mrp-2026/; https://news.nau.edu/wildfires-and-water/; https://news.nau.edu/taylor-swift-rhetoric/; https://news.nau.edu; https://elevate.foundationnau.org/ (+1 more)
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
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.btn (#107 on page); button.btn (#162 on page); button.btn (#219 on page)
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
DDark Mode SupportActionTheme color onlyFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
BLandmark Structure4 landmarksREVIEW
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
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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
C404 Error PageActionHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
BWeb ManifestValid manifestREVIEW
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 2 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 Big ideas on display | 1.15:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #0D1134 | Fail |
| h2 Undergraduate Sympos… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 NAU at a glance | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Why students choose … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 News | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Your education made … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Expand your future | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Find your people. Fi… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Help elevate NAU | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Discover what's poss… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Learn wherever you a… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Get in touch | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Explore degrees and … | 1.66:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48293D | Fail |
| h3 How one NAU research… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Putting the kitchen … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Space Farming | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 One student. One res… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 The effect of wildfi… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Honey, life is just … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Contact Admissions | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #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.
A+Heading Hierarchy23 headingsPASS
- H1 Big ideas on display
- H2 Undergraduate Symposium
- H2 NAU at a glance
- H3 Explore degrees and programs
- H2 Why students choose NAU
- H2 News
- H3 How one NAU researcher studies wastewater to protect Arizonans’ health
- H3 Putting the kitchen to the test
- H3 Space Farming
- H3 One student. One research project. Three minutes.
- H3 The effect of wildfires on the water you drink
- H3 Honey, life is just a classroom
- H2 Your education made affordable
- H2 Expand your future
- H2 Find your people. Find your path.
- H2 Help elevate NAU
- H2 Discover what's possible at NAU!
- H2 Learn wherever you are
- H2 Get in touch
- H3 Contact Admissions
- H3 Contact Financial Aid
- H3 Contact University Advising
- H3 Contact Campus Living
A+Alt Text QualityAll 22 images OKPASS
A+Form AccessibilityAll 3 controls labeledPASS
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| input | checkbox | Enable vertical scrolling | none |
| input | checkbox | Enable vertical scrolling | none |
| input | checkbox | Enable vertical scrolling | none |
AFavicon & Branding7 icon(s) detectedPASS
A+Lighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 95/100 — 3 failing, 28 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.
Names and labels
Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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div.nau-homepage__video-feature-embed-area > figure.wp-block-embed > div.wp-block-embed__wrapper > iframe div.nau-homepage__video-feature-embed-area > figure.wp-block-embed > div.wp-block-embed__wrapper > iframe |
Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Skip to content div#js-nau-include-header > a#skip-to-content-link |
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.
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 |
|---|
How one NAU researcher studies wastewater to protect Arizonans’ health div#carousel-scroll-container-i20iah66 > div > div.news-card > a.skip-new-tab-indicator |
Putting the kitchen to the test div#carousel-scroll-container-i20iah66 > div > div.news-card > a.skip-new-tab-indicator |