Deep Dive Accessibility Audit

1 Visuals & Design

Contrast Ratio (Text) Critical

Normal text has 4.5:1 contrast; Large text has 3:1 against background.

Zoom Capable (200%) Recommended

Site is usable when zoomed to 200% without horizontal scrolling or overlapping text.

Use of Color Recommended

Color is not the ONLY way to convey info (e.g., Error fields use red AND an icon/text).

No Flashing Content Critical

Nothing flashes more than 3 times per second (prevents seizures).

Contrast (UI Components) Recommended

Buttons, inputs, and icons have a 3:1 contrast ratio against the background.

2 Content Structure

Heading Hierarchy Critical

Headings follow order H1 > H2 > H3 without skipping levels.

Descriptive Page Title Critical

Unique <title> tag for every page describing its topic.

Meaningful Link Text Critical

Links say where they go ("View Report") vs generic ("Click Here").

Image Alt Text (Simple) Critical

All informative images have `alt` attributes describing function/content.

Complex Image Descriptions Recommended

Charts/Graphs have detailed descriptions in text nearby or via aria-describedby.

3 Technical & Interaction

Keyboard Accessible Critical

All functionality (menus, forms, buttons) works with ONLY the Tab key.

Visible Focus Indicator Critical

You can clearly see which element has focus (outline/border) when tabbing.

Language Attribute Recommended

`<html lang="en">` is set. Helps screen readers pronounce text correctly.

Skip to Content Recommended

A "Skip to Main Content" link appears on the first tab press.

Form Labels Critical

Form inputs have visible labels explicitly associated with them.

Error Identification Recommended

Form errors are identified in text and suggestions for correction are given.

4 Mobile & Navigation

Mobile Responsive Critical

No horizontal scrolling on mobile; content stacks correctly.

Touch Target Size Recommended

Buttons/Links are at least 44x44px so they are easy to tap.

Consistent Navigation Recommended

Menus appear in the same location and order on every page.

Video Captions Critical

Any video content has accurate synchronized captions/subtitles.

No Timeouts Recommended

Users are not timed out of reading/forms without warning.

Comprehensive SEO & A11y Audit

1 Visuals & Design

2 Content Structure

3 Technical & Interaction

4 Mobile & Navigation