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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
56
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
3
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX
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 Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
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.

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::
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)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
REVIEW
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 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 "Bereiche überspringen" 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
Heading Hierarchy
27 headings
REVIEW
27 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H3 Willkommen im Sommersemester
  • H3 Medizinische Wearables smarter machen
  • H3 Zulassungsbeschränkte Studiengänge
  • H3 Wie sich organische Düngung auf Antibiotika-resistente Erreger auswirkt
  • H3 Neue Skills Labs der Zahnmedizin feierlich eingeweiht
  • H2 Studium & Forschung auf höchstem Niveau
  • H3 Forschung
  • H3 Studium
  • H3 Transfer
  • H2 An der Uni Ulm gestalten wir gemeinsam die Zukunft - mit einem klaren Fokus und auf höchstem Niveau.
  • H3 Exzellent in der Batterieforschung
  • H3 Pioniere der Quantenforschung
  • H2 Aktuelles
  • H3 Gauß-Vorlesung im Stadthaus UlmProfessorin Karen Willcox spricht über Digitale Zwillinge
  • H3 Quantenforschung stärken, Talente fördern:Weitere 4,5 Millionen Euro für Graduiertenschule
  • H3 Biomedizintechnik im Taschenformat soll smarter werdenVolkswagenStiftung unterstützt Mobile-Health-Experte Professor Walter Karlen
  • H3 Von Buddhas, Batterien und Blutkrebs Kostenlose Vortragsreihe in der Ulmer Stadtmitte
  • H3 Uni Ulm fördert Projekte zu molekularen Quanten-Bits und digitaler Diabetesforschung Forschungsinkubatoren legen Fokus auf Ideen außerhalb des Mainstreams
  • H2 Veranstaltungen
  • H3 Bundesweite Online-Ringvorlesung "Gesundheit im Wandel"
  • H3 Girls‘ und Boys‘ Day
  • H3 Institutskolloquium PsychologieIntegrating sensory signals for effective perception and action: From childhood development to senory augmentation
  • H2 Studiengänge an derUniversität Ulm
  • H2 Klimaschutz undNachhaltigkeit
  • H2 Unimagazin u-topics
  • H2 Service
  • H2 Rechtliche Hinweise

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

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
h2 Studium & Forschung auf höchstem Niveau
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Aktuelles
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Veranstaltungen
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Studiengänge an der
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Universität Ulm
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Klimaschutz und
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Nachhaltigkeit
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Unimagazin u-topics
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Service
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Rechtliche Hinweise
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Willkommen im Sommersemester
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Medizinische Wearables smarter machen
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Zulassungsbeschränkte Studiengänge
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Wie sich organische Düngung auf Antibio…
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Neue Skills Labs der Zahnmedizin feierli…
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Exzellent in der Batterieforschung
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Pioniere der Quantenforschung
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Gauß-Vorlesung im Stadthaus Ulm
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Professorin Karen Willcox spricht über …
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Quantenforschung stärken, Talente förd…
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Studium & Forschung …1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Aktuelles1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Veranstaltungen1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Studiengänge an der1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Universität Ulm1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Klimaschutz und1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Nachhaltigkeit1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Unimagazin u-topics1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Service1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h2 Rechtliche Hinweise1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Willkommen im Sommer…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Medizinische Wearabl…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Zulassungsbeschränk…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Wie sich organische …1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Neue Skills Labs der…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Exzellent in der Bat…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Pioniere der Quanten…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Gauß-Vorlesung im S…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
Fail
h3 Professorin Karen Wi…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
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Fail
h3 Quantenforschung st…1.23:13.0:1
#000000
#1C1C1C
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
Alt Text Quality
2 of 32 images have issues
PASS
2 of 32 images have issues
Critical::
1 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Warning::
1 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
6 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
24 image(s) with good alt text
32 images 24 good alt text 6 decorative 1 generic 1 missing
IssueCount
missing1 image(s)
generic1 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

A+
Form Accessibility
All 1 controls labeled
PASS
All 1 controls labeled
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
1 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#qsearchSuchearia-label
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /typo3temp/assets/compressed/print-729ce677e4856c71b6ced60163b2b1d1.css.gz?1775726340
Print Stylesheet Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /typo3temp/assets/compressed/print-729ce677e4856c71b6ced60163b2b1d1.css.gz?1775726340 Inline @media print Not detected
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 25 passed
PASS
90

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
Alle Cookies akzeptieren div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > button.in2-modal-reset
oder div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > p.in2-modal-divider
Auswahl speichern & schließen div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > button.in2-modal-reset
oder div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > p.in2-modal-divider
Nur notwendige Cookies div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > button.in2-modal-reset

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.row > div#collapse1043053 > figure.figure-with-spacing > a div.row > div#collapse1043053 > figure.figure-with-spacing > a

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.

Navigation

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-flexline > div.in2-modal-reset > input#in2-modal-checkbox-essential div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-flexline > div.in2-modal-reset > input#in2-modal-checkbox-essential
div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-flexline > div.in2-modal-reset > input#in2-modal-checkbox-external div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-flexline > div.in2-modal-reset > input#in2-modal-checkbox-external
div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-flexline > div.in2-modal-reset > input#in2-modal-checkbox-chatbot div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-flexline > div.in2-modal-reset > input#in2-modal-checkbox-chatbot
Alle Cookies akzeptieren div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > button.in2-modal-reset
Auswahl speichern & schließen div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > button.in2-modal-reset
Nur notwendige Cookies div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > div.in2-modal-spacing > button.in2-modal-reset
Notwendige Cookies div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > dl.in2-modal-accordion > dt.in2-modal-accordion__title
Externe Video Inhalte div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > dl.in2-modal-accordion > dt.in2-modal-accordion__title
Chatbot Assistent div.in2-modal__blackbox > div.in2-modal > dl.in2-modal-accordion > dt.in2-modal-accordion__title

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

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
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[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
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.
`[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.
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.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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