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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
60
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
5
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 5 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
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 Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

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 ✗
B
Landmark Structure
16 landmarks
REVIEW
16 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV SEARCH MAIN (missing!) ASIDE "Headline Section" 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

B
Form Accessibility
2 of 8 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 8 controls have issues
Critical::
2 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">; <input type="submit">
Info::
6 control(s) properly labeled
8 controls
6 labeled
0 placeholder only
2 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#searchUCSDradionone
#searchFacultyradionone
#qsearchSearch Boxaria-label
#qsearchMobile Search Boxaria-label
#searchUCSDMobileradionone
#searchFacultyMobileradionone
inputsubmit(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none

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

<input type="submit">; <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

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::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✓
C
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
REVIEW
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
4 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
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 You Belong
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport · over background image/gradient
h2 Among the Nation’s Best
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Free Speech
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Triton Giving Day is April 29!
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Events
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 NEWS
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Always Moving Discovery Forward
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Attend UC San Diego
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 ACADEMICS
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Arts at UC San Diego
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Research and Innovation
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Our Thriving
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport · over background image/gradient
h2 Visiting and Tours
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport · over background image/gradient
h2 Useful Links and Resources
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Sustainability Is Key in Mountain Yellow…
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 The Glass Center Opens at UC San Diego
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 What Can You Say in Three Minutes?
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Undergraduate
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Graduate and Professional
1.48:1
#000000
on
#182B49
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport

3 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)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 You Belong1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Among the Nation’s…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Free Speech1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Triton Giving Day is…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Events1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 NEWS1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Always Moving Discov…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Attend UC San Diego1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 ACADEMICS1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Arts at UC San Diego1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Research and Innovat…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 FINANCIAL AID AND SC…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Our Thriving1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Visiting and Tours1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h2 Useful Links and Res…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h3 Sustainability Is Ke…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h3 The Glass Center Ope…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h3 What Can You Say in …1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h3 Undergraduate1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
Fail
h3 Graduate and Profess…1.48:13.0:1
#000000
#182B49
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
26 headings
PASS
26 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 You Belong Here
  • H2 Among the Nation’s Best
  • H2 Free Speech
  • H2 Triton Giving Day is April 29!
  • H2 Events
  • H2 NEWS
  • H3 Sustainability Is Key in Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Exhibit
  • H3 The Glass Center Opens at UC San Diego
  • H3 What Can You Say in Three Minutes?
  • H2 Always Moving Discovery Forward
  • H2 Attend UC San Diego
  • H3 Undergraduate
  • H3 Graduate and Professional
  • H3 Medical and Pharmacy
  • H3 Lifelong Learning
  • H2 ACADEMICS
  • H2 Arts at UC San Diego
  • H2 Research and Innovation
  • H3 Strengthening California’s Leadership in Fusion Energy
  • H2 FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
  • H2 Our Thriving Student Life
  • H2 Visiting and Tours
  • H2 Useful Links and Resources
  • H3 Resources
  • H3 Community
  • H3 Social Media Links
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 29 images OK
PASS
All 29 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
3 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
25 image(s) with good alt text
29 images 25 good alt text 3 decorative
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 91/100 — 3 failing, 25 passed
PASS
91

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.

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
In the world for powering global innovation. div.slide > div.text > div.v-align > p
Public university in the nation for research. div.slide > div.text > div.v-align > p
Featured in: Washington Monthly div.slide > div.text > div.v-align > span

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

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.

Failing Elements
div.container-fluid > div.container > div.navbar-header > a.search-icon div.container-fluid > div.container > div.navbar-header > a.search-icon

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

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

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
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[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
●`<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
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Skip links are focusable.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○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
○`<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
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○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.
○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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