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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
4
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 4 REVIEW 5 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
5 landmarks
FIX
5 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Utilities" MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

Learn more ▾

The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

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

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

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

F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, bare page
FIX
HTTP 404, bare page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 Not Found in UCC ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
D
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
FIX
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: Project Title
Warning::
No 192x192 icon
A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name Project Title ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✗Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Name Project Title Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 1 icon(s)
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #0055a0
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 ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Back-to-top link detected
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
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.
C
Form Accessibility
Action
5 of 11 controls have issues
REVIEW
5 of 11 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="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessaryInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingInline">; <input type="reset">
Info::
6 control(s) properly labeled
11 controls
6 labeled
0 placeholder only
5 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessarycheckboxNecessaryfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencescheckboxPreferencesfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticscheckboxStatisticsfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingcheckboxMarketingfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyContentCheckboxPersonalInformationcheckboxDo not sell or share my personal informationfor/id
#googleSiteSearchTexttextSite Search Textfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInlinecheckbox(none)none
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingInlinecheckbox(none)none
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessaryInlinecheckbox(none)none
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInlinecheckbox(none)none
inputreset(none)none

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

<input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessaryInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingInline">; <input type="reset">

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

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
5 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
5 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::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 UCC University College Cork
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Discover our Research
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Cúrsaí Staidéir in COC
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Courses
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Research and Innovation
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Discover UCC
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Business and Industry Engagement
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Alumni
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 The Arch
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Latest news
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 UCC at a Glance
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 University College Cork
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 University College Cork
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Bring me to
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 UCC Quicklinks
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Show me
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Discover the Arch
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience w…
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Traveller culture and history to be cele…
1.69:1
#000000
on
#00365F
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 UCC University Colle…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Discover our Researc…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Cúrsaí Staidéir i…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Courses1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Research and Innovat…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Discover UCC1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Business and Industr…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Alumni1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 The Arch1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Latest news1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 UCC at a Glance1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 University College C…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Coláiste na hOllsco…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 University College C…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Bring me to1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 UCC Quicklinks1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h2 Show me1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h3 Discover the Arch1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h3 Department of Anatom…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
Fail
h3 Traveller culture an…1.69:13.0:1
#000000
#00365F
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+
Heading Hierarchy
24 headings
PASS
24 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 UCC University College Cork
  • H2 Discover our Research
  • H2 Cúrsaí Staidéir in COC
  • H2 Courses
  • H2 Research and Innovation
  • H2 Discover UCC
  • H2 Business and Industry Engagement
  • H2 Alumni
  • H2 The Arch
  • H3 Discover the Arch
  • H2 Latest news
  • H3 Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience wins Prestigious DELTA Award
  • H3 Traveller culture and history to be celebrated at University College Cork
  • H3 CUBS celebrates a decade of impact, joins Top 1% of Globally Accredited Business Schools
  • H3 New UCC research projects demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary collaboration
  • H2 UCC at a Glance
  • H2 University College Cork
  • H2 Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh
  • H3 Contact us
  • H3 Connect with us
  • H2 University College Cork
  • H2 Bring me to
  • H2 UCC Quicklinks
  • H2 Show me
A
Alt Text Quality
1 of 45 images have issues
PASS
1 of 45 images have issues
Warning::
1 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
3 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
5 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
36 image(s) with good alt text
45 images 36 good alt text 5 decorative 1 generic
IssueCount
generic1 image(s)
too long3 image(s)
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /en/media/2017siteassets/css/print.css
Print Stylesheet ✓ Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /en/media/2017siteassets/css/print.css ✓Inline @media print Not detected ✗
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 100/100 — 1 failing, 28 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
GA div.col-xs-7 > div.smaller-nav-options > div.ucc-link-lang > a
MENU div.row > div.col-xs-7 > div.smaller-nav-options > button#toggleMobilePopover
Pause Motion div.module-29 > div.module-29--slider > div.slider-controls > button.pause-carousel
Pause Motion div.row > div.module-12 > div.slider-controls > button.pause-carousel
○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 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.
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○`[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
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○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.
○`<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
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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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