ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT REPORT

Website Scanned:

https://example-wordpress.com/about

WCAG Level:

AA

Scan Date:

March 15, 2024

Focus Areas:

Images, Navigation, Forms

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

23

Total Issues

8

High Severity

10

Medium Severity

5

Low Severity

Overall Accessibility Score 64/100

DETAILED FINDINGS

Image Accessibility

High Severity Issues:

Missing Alt Text on Critical Images

Location:

Header logo, product images (lines 45, 78, 92)

WCAG Criterion:

1.1.1 Non-text Content

Impact:

Screen reader users cannot understand the purpose or content of these images, severely impacting navigation and content comprehension.

Recommendation:

Add descriptive alt attributes to all images. For decorative images, use alt="".

Before: <img src="logo.png">

After: <img src="logo.png" alt="Company Name - Home">

Medium Severity Issues:

Insufficient Alt Text Descriptions

Location:

Gallery section, testimonial images

WCAG Criterion:

1.1.1 Non-text Content

Impact:

Generic alt text like "image" provides no meaningful information to screen reader users.

Recommendation:

Replace generic alt text with specific, descriptive alternatives that convey the image's purpose and content.

Navigation

High Severity Issues:

Keyboard Navigation Trapped in Mobile Menu

Location:

Mobile hamburger menu

WCAG Criterion:

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap

Impact:

Keyboard users cannot exit the mobile menu once opened, preventing access to page content.

Recommendation:

Implement proper focus management with escape key functionality and focus trapping within the menu.

Forms

Medium Severity Issues:

Missing Form Labels

Location:

Contact form, newsletter signup

WCAG Criterion:

1.3.1 Info and Relationships

Impact:

Screen reader users cannot identify the purpose of form fields, making form completion difficult or impossible.

Recommendation:

Add proper label elements or aria-label attributes to all form inputs.

PRIORITY ACTION ITEMS

1

Add alt attributes to all images, especially header logo and product images

2

Fix keyboard navigation trap in mobile menu

3

Implement proper form labels for all input fields

WCAG 2.1 COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

Perceivable

Fail

Missing alt text, poor contrast

Operable

Fail

Keyboard navigation issues

Understandable

Partial

Form labels missing

Robust

Pass

Valid HTML structure

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Install and configure an accessibility plugin like WP Accessibility or One Click Accessibility

Implement a comprehensive accessibility testing workflow using automated tools and manual testing

Train content creators on accessibility best practices for images, links, and content structure

Consider implementing skip navigation links and landmark roles for better screen reader navigation

NEXT STEPS

1

Address high severity issues immediately

Focus on alt text and keyboard navigation fixes within 1-2 weeks

2

Plan remediation for medium severity issues

Schedule form improvements and content updates within 1 month

3

Schedule follow-up scan after fixes are implemented

Re-audit the website to measure improvement and identify remaining issues

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