Focus: Semantic Headings & Navigation
- Ensure all pages use a single
<h1>and logical heading order (<h2>,<h3>, etc.). - Remove heading tags used for styling only.
- Add missing headings to structure content.
- Ensure all navigation menus are accessible via keyboard.
- Ensure navigation regions have proper aria-labels.
- Provide skip-to-content links.
- Ensure focus indicators are visible for all interactive elements.
Focus: Search & Landmarks
- Ensure search fields are labeled and accessible.
- Provide clear instructions for search functionality.
- Ensure search results are announced to screen readers.
- Use ARIA landmarks (
role="main",role="navigation", etc.) appropriately. - Ensure each page has at least one main landmark.
- Avoid duplicate landmark roles on a single page.
Focus: Links & Images
- Ensure all links have descriptive text (no “click here”).
- Avoid duplicate link text for different destinations.
- Ensure links are distinguishable from surrounding text.
- Provide meaningful
alttext for all images. - Mark decorative images with empty
alt="". - Avoid using images of text.
Focus: Forms & Color Contrast
- Ensure all form fields have associated labels.
- Provide clear error messages and instructions.
- Ensure forms are navigable and usable via keyboard.
- Ensure text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against its background.
- Check contrast for icons and graphical elements.
- Avoid using color as the only means of conveying information.
| Issue Type | In Plan? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Semantic Headings | Yes | - |
| Navigation | Yes | - |
| ARIA Roles (esp. tables) | No | Add explicit ARIA review |
| Table Structure | No | Add explicit table review |
| Landmarks | Yes | - |
| Forms | Yes | - |
| Color Contrast | Yes | - |
| Automated Testing | No | Add as recurring/final task |
| Remediation Tracking | Partial | Map tracker issues to plan |