Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.FFavicon & BrandingAction2 icon(s) detectedFIX
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
BAlt Text Quality2 of 19 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 2 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
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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
CLink & Button QualityAction2 issue(s) across 75 links and 8 buttonsREVIEW
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://technology.oregonstate.edu/servi… | Beaver Hub | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://canvas.oregonstate.edu/ | Canvas | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://login.microsoftonline.com/login.… | Office 365 | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| https://explore.oregonstate.edu/integrat… | more | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: more Suggested: Integrated Health And Biotechnology | |||
| https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/apply… | Apply Now | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
a#main-content
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://explore.oregonstate.edu/integrated-health-and-biotechnology ("more")
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
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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
Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.
a[href="https://technology.oregonstate.edu/services/beaver-hub"]; a[href="https://canvas.oregonstate.edu/"]; a[href="https://login.microsoftonline.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&whr=oregonstate.edu…"]
Image-only links with no alt are unidentifiable to screen-reader users — link's destination is invisible.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/apply-choose-application
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
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
BDark Mode SupportDark mode detectedREVIEW
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
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.
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 Oregon State Univers… | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 In-line Block | 6.10:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #928A72 | Pass |
| h2 In-line Block | 3.39:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #8D5144 | Pass |
| h2 Your path starts her… | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 Our Locations | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 Oregon's best public… | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 Discover the people … | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 Sindhura Karuturi | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 Anitra Higgins | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 I-Yun Lee | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| h2 Cadence Russell | 19.33:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #F7F5F5 | Pass |
| title Oregon State Univers… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Skip to main content | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Search | 14.50:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #DDD5D0 | Pass |
| span Menu | 5.58:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #8B827C | Pass |
| a About | 6.82:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #9D9278 | Pass |
| a Academics | 2.70:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #5D5138 | Fail |
| a Arts | 8.38:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #A8A491 | Pass |
| a Research | 8.34:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #AFA286 | Pass |
| a Extension and Engage… | 2.03:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #483F32 | 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.
A+Landmark Structure5 landmarksPASS
A+Heading Hierarchy11 headingsPASS
- H2 In-line Block
- H2 In-line Block
- H1 Oregon State University
- H2 Your path starts here
- H2 Our Locations
- H2 Oregon's best public research university
- H2 Discover the people and stories of Oregon State
- H2 Sindhura Karuturi
- H2 Anitra Higgins
- H2 I-Yun Lee
- H2 Cadence Russell
A+Form AccessibilityNo form controlsPASS
ALighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 92/100 — 2 failing, 27 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
When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#madrone-header-container > div#block-madrone-homepage-branding > div.block__content > button#megamenu-button div#madrone-header-container > div#block-madrone-homepage-branding > div.block__content > button#megamenu-button |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#madrone-header-container > div#block-madrone-homepage-branding > div.block__content > a#search div#madrone-header-container > div#block-madrone-homepage-branding > div.block__content > a#search |
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.