Skip to content
https://ulaval.ca

Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
76
GRADE
C
FIX
2
REVIEW
5
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 5 REVIEW 2 FIX
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: #e30513
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
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
7 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 7 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
10 landmarks
REVIEW
10 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
7 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 7 <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 "Navigation générale" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

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

B
Alt Text Quality
3 of 78 images have issues
REVIEW
3 of 78 images have issues
Warning::
3 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
4 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
37 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
34 image(s) with good alt text
78 images 34 good alt text 37 decorative 3 generic
IssueCount
generic3 image(s)
too long4 image(s)
B
Favicon & Branding
6 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
6 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::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Missing
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Present
Manifest Icons Present
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
REVIEW
Valid manifest
Warning::
No name or short_name
Add a name field to identify the app.
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name 192×192 icon 512×512 icon Start URL Display Mode standalone
Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)
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 Université Laval
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Trois questions sur la sobriété enviro…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Des bandes fleuries mieux pensées pour …
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Super Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec 2026: …
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Le sceau ACCES est accordé à la Caisse…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Calendrier des événements
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Notre université
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 PREMIERS PEUPLES
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 RESPECT DE LA PERSONNE
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 SAINES HABITUDES
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 ÉTUDES SUPÉRIEURES
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 VIE ÉTUDIANTE
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 OMBUDSMAN
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 ÉCOLE DE LANGUES
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 PREMIERS PEUPLES
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 RESPECT DE LA PERSONNE
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 SAINES HABITUDES
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 ÉTUDES SUPÉRIEURES
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 VIE ÉTUDIANTE
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 OMBUDSMAN
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Université Laval1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Trois questions sur …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Des bandes fleuries …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Super Expo-sciences …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Le sceau ACCES est a…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Calendrier des évé…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Notre université1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 PREMIERS PEUPLES1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 RESPECT DE LA PERSON…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 SAINES HABITUDES1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 ÉTUDES SUPÉRIEURES1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 VIE ÉTUDIANTE1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 OMBUDSMAN1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 ÉCOLE DE LANGUES1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 PREMIERS PEUPLES1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 RESPECT DE LA PERSON…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 SAINES HABITUDES1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 ÉTUDES SUPÉRIEURES1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 VIE ÉTUDIANTE1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 OMBUDSMAN1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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
25 headings
PASS
25 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Université Laval
  • H2 Trois questions sur la sobriété environnementale
  • H2 Des bandes fleuries mieux pensées pour des bourdons en santé
  • H2 Super Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec 2026: «valoriser la curiosité, la passion et la créativité des jeunes»
  • H2 Le sceau ACCES est accordé à la Caisse Desjardins de l'Université Laval
  • H2 Calendrier des événements
  • H2 Notre université
  • H3 PREMIERS PEUPLES
  • H3 RESPECT DE LA PERSONNE
  • H3 SAINES HABITUDES
  • H3 ÉTUDES SUPÉRIEURES
  • H3 VIE ÉTUDIANTE
  • H3 OMBUDSMAN
  • H3 ÉCOLE DE LANGUES
  • H3 PREMIERS PEUPLES
  • H3 RESPECT DE LA PERSONNE
  • H3 SAINES HABITUDES
  • H3 ÉTUDES SUPÉRIEURES
  • H3 VIE ÉTUDIANTE
  • H3 OMBUDSMAN
  • H3 ÉCOLE DE LANGUES
  • H3 PREMIERS PEUPLES
  • H3 RESPECT DE LA PERSONNE
  • H3 SAINES HABITUDES
  • H2 Université Laval
A+
Form Accessibility
All 7 controls labeled
PASS
All 7 controls labeled
Info::
7 control(s) properly labeled
7 controls
7 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#search-in--websiteradioTout ulaval.cafor/id
#search-in--mapradioPlan du campusfor/id
#header-search-inputsearchQue cherchez-vous?for/id
#cookiescript_category_strictcheckboxTémoins strictement nécessairesfor/id
#cookiescript_category_performancecheckboxTémoins de performancefor/id
#cookiescript_category_targetingcheckboxTémoins de publicité cibléefor/id
#cookiescript_category_functionalitycheckboxTémoins de fonctionnalitéfor/id
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
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::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Université Laval Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /sites/default/files/assets/css/css_NNELuRJHHwPFFyhtdsj5BzIq5m8A-NY9WnthaMS8xuo.css?delta=2&language=fr&theme=ulaval&include=eJxNzEEOgCAMBMAPIbxpgUZICjSUavy9XjRe5zCCiX1CioY8TcBePvHWxSJXLZSdXrqohQglZ4wDHNJoMhR9kW5Rz5dl1p7qU_1h3ZaRKVg
Print Stylesheet Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /sites/default/files/assets/css/css_NNELuRJHHwPFFyhtdsj5BzIq5m8A-NY9WnthaMS8xuo.css?delta=2&language=fr&theme=ulaval&include=eJxNzEEOgCAMBMAPIbxpgUZICjSUavy9XjRe5zCCiX1CioY8TcBePvHWxSJXLZSdXrqohQglZ4wDHNJoMhR9kW5Rz5dl1p7qU_1h3ZaRKVg Inline @media print Not detected
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 94/100 — 3 failing, 30 passed
PASS
94

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. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
politique de confidentialité. div#cookiescript_injected_wrapper > div#cookiescript_injected > div#cookiescript_description > a#cookiescript_readmore

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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.

Failing Elements
Courrier électronique div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
IDUL et mot de passe div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Connexion au réseau div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Capsule div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Services aux entreprises div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Salle de presse div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Carrière div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
PeopleSoft RH div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Bibliothèque div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
PEPS div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Rouge et Or div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Résidences div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Stationnement div.footer-navigation-group > ul.menu > li > a
Conditions générales d'utilisation div.container > ul.footer-legal > li > a
Fraude en ligne div.container > ul.footer-legal > li > a
Confidentialité div.container > ul.footer-legal > li > a
Paramétrer les témoins div.container > ul.footer-legal > li > a

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

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
Previous div#region-promo > div.row > div#carrousel-accueil > button.slick-prev
Next div#region-promo > div.row > div#carrousel-accueil > button.slick-next
Previous div.row > div#boite-carrousel-elements-7616 > div#carrousel-element-wrapper-7616 > button.slick-prev
Next div.row > div#boite-carrousel-elements-7616 > div#carrousel-element-wrapper-7616 > button.slick-next
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
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
`[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.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
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
ARIA input fields have accessible names
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
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
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`[accesskey]` values are unique
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
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
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
`<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
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.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

Send Feedback