Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
CAlt Text QualityAction6 of 17 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 6 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
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
BFavicon & Branding7 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 URI Magazine | 3.96:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #1A7C27 | Pass |
| h1 Transform the future… | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h1 Academics | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h1 Admission | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 38th Rainville Award… | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 URI Honorary Degree … | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 2026 Hollings Schola… | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 Critical Language Sc… | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 Academics Overview | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 Undergraduate | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 Graduate | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 University | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 Campus Life | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| h2 Academics | 3.31:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #48691E | Pass |
| title The University of Rh… | 1.49:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #0B2C4F | Fail |
| a Skip to content | 9.76:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #A7B2BF | Pass |
| span Search | 12.80:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #B5D1BB | Pass |
| label Search the URI websi… | 5.14:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #478C53 | Pass |
| span University of Rhode … | 5.14:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #478C53 | Pass |
| span You | 5.14:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #478C53 | Pass |
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 Structure7 landmarksPASS
AHeading Hierarchy18 headingsPASS
- H1 URI Magazine
- H2 Spring 2026
- H2 38th Rainville Award honorees
- H2 URI Honorary Degree recipients
- H2 2026 Hollings Scholarship
- H2 Critical Language Scholarship winners
- H1 Transform the future. duplicate H1
- H1 #1 duplicate H1
- H1 PublicUniversity duplicate H1
- H1 in New England duplicate H1
- H1 Academics duplicate H1
- H2 Academics Overview
- H2 Undergraduate
- H2 Graduate
- H1 Admission duplicate H1
- H2 University
- H2 Campus Life
- H2 Academics
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.
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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
AForm Accessibility1 of 2 controls have issuesPASS
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #gs-query | text | Search the URI website | for/id |
| #gs-submit | submit | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit" name="searchsubmit" id="gs-submit">
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
A+Link & Button Quality1 issue(s) across 60 links and 4 buttonsPASS
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.uri.edu/admission | Learn More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Learn More Suggested: Admission | |||
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
https://www.uri.edu/admission ("Learn 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
A+Lighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 100/100 — 1 failing, 28 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.
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Main Menu open/close section#custom_html-3 > div.textwidget > div.globalnav > button#globalnav-label |