https://nbcwashington.com
Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.SCORE
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REVIEW
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131 PASS 6 REVIEW 6 FIX
DAlt Text QualityAction32 of 79 images have issuesFIX
Alt Text Quality
Action32 of 79 images have issues
32 of 79 images have issues
Critical::
2 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
1 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Warning::
30 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
7 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
39 image(s) with good alt text
79 images 39 good alt text 1 decorative 30 generic 2 missing
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 2 image(s) |
| generic | 30 image(s) |
| too long | 7 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Why this matters
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
Learn more ▾ ▴
WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Why this matters
Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.
Learn more ▾ ▴
An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
F404 Error PageActionSoft 404 detectedFIX
404 Error Page
ActionSoft 404 detected
Soft 404 detected
Critical::
Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages
The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.
Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-adazhr
404 Page Quality ✗ Soft 404 (HTTP 200)
Status Code: HTTP 200
The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.
FWeb ManifestActionInvalid JSONFIX
Web Manifest
ActionInvalid JSON
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://nbcwashington.com/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://nbcwashington.com/manifest.json
Manifest contains invalid JSON.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Dark Mode Support
ActionNo dark mode signals
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.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
Print Stylesheet
ActionNo print styles
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 ✗
CHeading HierarchyAction97 headingsREVIEW
Heading Hierarchy
Action97 headings
97 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
2 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
Info::
1 hidden heading(s) (aria-hidden)
- H3 Woman killed, missing 2-year-old son found safe in DC after Amber Alert
- H3 Man who swiped Kristi Noem's purse in DC restaurant sentenced to 3 years in prison
- H3 11 hurt after Metro work vehicle hits stopped train at Metro Center station
- H3 Virginia measles cases: Check potential exposure sites in Fredericksburg and Stafford
- H3 Watch News4 Evenings Live
- H3 Virginians approve redrawn congressional map that could help flip U.S. House
- H3 Spirit Airlines nears deal with Trump administration for $500 million rescue package
- H3 Gunman shot woman and man in Southeast then killed himself, police say
- H3 Local
- H3 Second Chances Job Fair: DC employers have opportunities
- H3 Forest bathing: Why to slow down and enjoy the woods
- H3 See it: Riders should expect delays after work vehicle hits Silver Line Metro train
- H3 Most Read
- H3 Woman killed, missing 2-year-old son found safe in DC after Amber Alert
- H3 11 hurt after Metro work vehicle hits stopped train at Metro Center station
- H3 Little Debbie is launching a new flavor of one of its most popular treats
- H3 Man who swiped Kristi Noem's purse in DC restaurant sentenced to 3 years in prison
- H3 Baby elephant Linh Mai to make debut at National Zoo
- H3 2026 RAMMYS: Vote for your favorite bar, brunch, sandwich, gathering place and content creator
- H3 Virginians approve redrawn congressional map that could help flip U.S. House
- H3 Spirit Airlines nears deal with Trump administration for $500 million rescue package
- H3 Gunman shot woman and man in Southeast then killed himself, police say
- H2 Top Videos
- H2 Metro investigation underway after ‘prime mover' slams into train with about 30 on board
- H3 More
- H4 Second Chances Job Fair: DC employers have opportunities
- H4 Forest bathing: Why to slow down and enjoy the woods
- H4 Missing 2-year-old boy found safe after mom was shot, killed in DC
- H4 See it: Riders should expect delays after work vehicle hits Silver Line Metro train
- H2 U.S. & World
- H3 Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
- H3 Teen found in singer D4vd's trunk died from ‘multiple penetrating injuries,' officials say
- H3 Scott Galloway calls out this 1 parenting style as a major driver of depression in teens
- H2 The Scene
- H3 History comes alive in ‘Julia Sues for Freedom'
- H3 Baby elephant Linh Mai to make debut at National Zoo
- H3 Capital One Arena renovations: What's planned plus a look inside
- H2 NBA News & Highlights
- H3 NBA highlights: Lakers 101, Rockets 94
- H3 Victor Wembanyama has concussion after falling face-first in loss to Blazers
- H3 Victor Wembanyama exits after head injury
- H2 4 More Context
- H3 Why can't you ride a driverless car in DC yet?
- H3 How ICE is turning warehouses Into detention centers
- H3 The high cost of youth sports: Is your kid being left behind?
- H2 Consumer
- H3 Fake recall text scams: How to avoid getting swindled
- H3 Live Nation settlement will return nearly $9M to DC concertgoers
- H3 Yelp updates its AI chatbot to help users sift local recommendations, book services
- H2 Politics
- H3 Kalshi fines and suspends three politicians for insider trading on their own elections
- H3 Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost
- H3 Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on charges that it fraudulently paid informants in extremist groups
- H2 News4 I-Team
- H3 (empty)
- H3 DC Council blocks $25M fire truck deal after District paid $900K for designs
- H3 Man shot by ICE in Maryland pleads not guilty to federal charges
- H3 As future of the White House ballroom project remains unclear, ethics watchdog calls for more transparency into its donors
- H3 DC Council members eye turning down $25M no-bid deal for fire trucks
- H3 Maryland's first ICE detention center: What's planned and why a neighbor says she'll move
- H2 Storm Team4
- H3 Evening weather, April 22
- H2 Washington Commanders
- H3 JP's wish list for Commanders' 7th pick in the draft
- H3 Commanders GM on importance of making the right pick at 7
- H3 Take a look at what the Commanders' new uniforms look like in person
- H3 Washington Commanders unveil ‘Hail Raiser' uniform and logo
- H2 News
- H3 In the Community
- H4 Sasha Bruce Youthwork aiming to raise $600K to help homeless youth in DMV
- H4 How a DC program is providing legal help to people in need
- H4 Nonprofit hosts golf classic to help care for families impacted by breast cancer
- H3 Entertainment News
- H4 An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry'
- H4 ‘Terrifier' star David Howard Thornton proposes to girlfriend in full Art the Clown costume
- H4 Jenna Bush Hager shares what it's like to interview her dad: ‘He harasses me'
- H3 4 Your Home
- H4 Lift the rug, check the ceiling: Red flags for your house hunt
- H4 DMV real estate: How home hunting got so hard and what's expected this year
- H4 4 Your Home: Top color trends for 2026
- H3 Tech
- H4 Chatbots often offer ‘problematic' cancer advice, study finds
- H4 Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn't listening
- H4 Age verification is coming for the internet — and it's already raising red flags
- H3 Politics
- H4 Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
- H4 Trump administration launches tariff refund portal: Who is eligible?
- H4 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani describes his relationship with Trump as ‘honest, direct and productive'
- H3 Sports
- H4 WNBA sets record 216-game TV and streaming slate across NBC, Amazon and more
- H4 Taylor Twellman previews the World Cup with 5 key questions
- H4 NFL defended streaming strategy in meeting with Trump administration regulators, FCC filing shows
- H4 Follow Us
- H2 Cookie Notice
- H3 (empty)
- H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies
- H3 Cookie List
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Why this matters
No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.
Learn more ▾ ▴
The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
Why this matters
Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6
CForm AccessibilityAction5 of 12 controls have issuesREVIEW
Form Accessibility
Action5 of 12 controls have issues
5 of 12 controls have issues
Critical::
5 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">; <input type="range">; <input type="range" id="seek">; <input type="range">; <input type="submit">
Info::
7 control(s) properly labeled
12 controls
7 labeled
0 placeholder only
5 unlabeled
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| s | search | Search for: | none |
| s | search | Search for: | none |
| #vendor-search-handler | text | Cookie list search | aria-label |
| #chkbox-id | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-hosts-groups-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-vendor-groups-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-vendor-leg-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| input | range | (none) | none |
| #seek | range | (none) | none |
| input | range | (none) | none |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit">; <input type="range">; <input type="range" id="seek">; <input type="range">; <input type="submit">
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
CLink & Button QualityAction3 issue(s) across 308 links and 22 buttonsREVIEW
Link & Button Quality
Action3 issue(s) across 308 links and 22 buttons
3 issue(s) across 308 links and 22 buttons
Critical::
1 link(s) with no accessible text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
Got: https://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/?__osource=wtvj_weather_widget
Warning::
1 link(s) with generic text
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
Got: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy ("here")
Warning::
35 link(s) open in new tab without warning
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
Got: http://www.facebook.com/nbcwashington; https://instagram.com/nbcwashington; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcwashington; https://www.youtube.com/@nbcwashington; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC4_Washi…; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/cookies#accordionheader2; http://www.facebook.com/nbcwashington; https://instagram.com/nbcwashington; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcwashington; https://www.youtube.com/@nbcwashington (+25 more)
Critical::
1 button(s) with no accessible text
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
Got: button (#3060 on page)
Info::
271 link(s) with descriptive text
308 links
1 empty
1 generic text
35 new tab
1 empty buttons
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/?_… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| http://www.facebook.com/nbcwashington | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://instagram.com/nbcwashington | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcwashington | TikTok | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/@nbcwashington | Youtube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?br… | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/coo… | Ad Choices | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.facebook.com/nbcwashington | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://instagram.com/nbcwashington | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcwashington | TikTok | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/@nbcwashington | Youtube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/coo… | Cookie Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/brands | its affiliates | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy | here | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: here Suggested: Privacy | |||
| https://support.google.com/chrome/answer… | Google Chrome | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265 | Apple Safari | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/ena… | Mozila Firefox | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help… | Microsoft Internet Explorer | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://policies.google.com/privacy | Google’s Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout | Google Analytics Opt-Out | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.adobe.com/privacy/analytics.h… | Omniture’s Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.adobe.com/privacy/opt-out.htm… | Omniture’s Opt-Out | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://mixpanel.com/privacy/ | Mixpanel’s Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://mixpanel.com/optout/ | Mixpanel’s Opt-Out | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ | Digital Advertising Alliance i… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://youradchoices.ca/choices/ | Digital Advertising Alliance o… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ | European Interactive Digital A… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://www.youronlinechoices.com.au/your… | Australian Digital Advertising… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://policies.google.com/privacy | Google’s Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout | Google Analytics Opt-Out Page | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explana… | Facebook Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences… | Facebook’s Opt-Out Page | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://twitter.com/en/privacy | Twitter Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://twitter.com/personalization | Twitter’s Opt-Out Page | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://liveramp.com/privacy/ | Liveramp’s Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://liveramp.com/opt_out/ | Liveramp Opt-Out Page | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.onetrust.com/products/cookie… | Powered by OneTrust Opens in a… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
292 links and buttons have descriptive text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/?__osource=wtvj_weather_widget
Why this matters
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
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy ("here")
Why this matters
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
Learn more ▾ ▴
Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.
Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
http://www.facebook.com/nbcwashington; https://instagram.com/nbcwashington; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcwashington; https://www.youtube.com/@nbcwashington; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC4_Washi…; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/cookies#accordionheader2; http://www.facebook.com/nbcwashington; https://instagram.com/nbcwashington; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcwashington; https://www.youtube.com/@nbcwashington (+25 more)
Why this matters
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
Learn more ▾ ▴
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 (#3060 on page)
Why this matters
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
BFavicon & Branding4 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
Favicon & Branding
4 icon(s) detected
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AA
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
19 pass 1 fail WCAG AA 2 pass AA only
span Main Navigation
2.32:1#000000
on#3F495B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Top Videos | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 U.S. & World | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 The Scene | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 NBA News & Highlight… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 4 More Context | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Consumer | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Politics | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 News4 I-Team | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Storm Team4 | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Washington Commander… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 News | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Cookie Notice | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Watch News4 Evenings… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Local | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Most Read | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 More | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Cookie List | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title NBC4 Washington – … | 4.82:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #797979 | Pass |
| a Skip to content | 4.82:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #797979 | Pass |
| span Main Navigation | 2.32:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #3F495B | Fail |
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.
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 82/100 — 6 failing, 26 passedREVIEW
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 82/100 — 6 failing, 26 passed
82
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.
ARIA
When an element doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make command elements more accessible.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#home-fast-player > div.video-playlist__container > div.player > div.player__overlay div#home-fast-player > div.video-playlist__container > div.player > div.player__overlay |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
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 |
|---|
TRENDING div.site-header__secondary > div.site-header__wrap > div.site-header__trending > span.site-header__trending-label |
TONIGHT
56° div > div.weather-widget > div.tonight-tomorrow > div.tonight |
TOMORROW
80° div > div.weather-widget > div.tonight-tomorrow > div.tomorrow |
Copyright © 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All rights reserved footer.site-footer > div.site-footer__wrapper > div.site-footer__corporate > span.site-footer__corporate-copyright |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
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.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Second Chances Job Fair: DC employers have opportunities a > div.video-thumbnail__video > div.video-thumbnail__info > h4.video-thumbnail__video-title |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Names and labels
Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#homepage > div#template-hero > div.hero-background > img.hero-background__img div#homepage > div#template-hero > div.hero-background > img.hero-background__img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a > div.weather-module-brand > img.widget_logo div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a > div.weather-module-brand > img.widget_logo |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
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.
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div.top-stories-hero__wrapper > div.top-stories-hero__column-1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.upper-featured-posts__wrapper > div.upper-featured-posts__column1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.upper-featured-posts__wrapper > div.upper-featured-posts__column1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.upper-featured-posts__wrapper > div.upper-featured-posts__column2 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.upper-featured-posts__wrapper > div.upper-featured-posts__column1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.upper-featured-posts__wrapper > div.upper-featured-posts__column1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
section#nbc_weather_widget-2 > div.nbc-weather-widget > div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a section#nbc_weather_widget-2 > div.nbc-weather-widget > div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
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.
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.
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WASHINGTON DC div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
HEALTH div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
IN THE COMMUNITY div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
THE SCENE div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
METRO (WMATA) div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
WASHINGTON DC div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
METRO (WMATA) div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
FOOD & DRINK div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
WASHINGTON DC div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
MILITARY div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
VIRGINIA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
VIRGINIA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
AIRLINES div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SOUTHEAST DC div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
MILITARY div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CRIME AND COURTS div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
MENTAL HEALTH div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
ARLINGTON COUNTY div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
NATIONAL ZOO div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CAPITAL ONE ARENA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
NBA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
NBA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
NBA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
4 MORE CONTEXT div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
4 MORE CONTEXT div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
4 MORE CONTEXT div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
WORKING 4 YOU div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
WASHINGTON DC div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
GAMBLING div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
DECISION 2026 div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
DC FIRE AND EMS div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
IMMIGRATION div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
NEWS4 I-TEAM div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
DC FIRE AND EMS div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
IMMIGRATION div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
STORM TEAM4 div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
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
●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
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<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
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●All heading elements contain content.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○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
○`<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.
○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
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○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.
ALandmark Structure21 landmarksPASS
Landmark Structure
21 landmarks
21 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
3 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
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.
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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
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