Results for Writeboard

Web 2.0 Service
Test Average: 76%
Updated 10 August 2009

Description

Simplified collaboration tool that allows a user (and anyone they invite) to create and edit text in a page. Features simple formatting as well so that text can appear in bold for instance when viewed on the web.

Accessibility Testing Results

It is such a shame this is not more accessible as it is so simple to use and looks as if it would be keyboard and screen reader friendly. The let down is when you get to the text input area. It can be used with text to speech when the text is highlighted and spell checking is possible with a browser checker. Most links work other than the main box when the site is linearised! Text zooming and colour contrast levels are good.

# Test Score Summary
1Login, Signup and Other Forms Accessible Poor There are no labels for forms within this product - this may create problems with some screenreaders.
2Image ALT Attributes Excellent Alternative text is offered for all critical images on the site - screenreader users will be able to understand the content as clearly as others.
3Link Target Definitions Poor This site features ambiguous links which cannot be identified or distinguished by a screenreader.
4Frame Titles and Layout Excellent No frames or iframes, which can be disorientating for screen-readers, are used in the design.
5Removal of Stylesheet Excellent The page is still understandable and functional when it is viewed as a linear document, with no styles.
6Audio/Video Features Excellent N/A - This site does not deal with multimedia content.
7Video/animations - audio descriptions Excellent N/A - This site does not deal with multimedia content.
8Appropriate use of Tables Excellent Tables are not used for the design of this website.
9Tab Orderings Correct and Logical Excellent Tab order is in a logical and consistent top-to-bottom or left-to-right format.
10Page Functionality with Keyboard Excellent The website is fully accessible without the use of a mouse.
11Accessibility of Text Editors Poor Text editor is not accessible with the screenreader or keyboard.
12Appropriate Feedback with Forms Excellent The product provides suitable feedback when the user performs an action.
13Contrast and Colour Check Good Some non-critical text fails extended validation, but the majority of text is fine.
14Page Integrity when Zooming Excellent The website maintains the layout and usability of all critical areas perfectly when zoomed.
15Text size, style, blinking elements and Readability Good The majority of text on the site is size ten, which is readable but may be uncomfortable for some.

Disability-Tailored Results

The following table shows how well the product performs for people with disabilities, as listed in the Disabilities section.

Percentages do not indicate how much of a site is accessible. They indicate the average figure of test results relevant to each disability. Select a disability to see which tests are relevant to it.

Disability Average Score
Deaf/Hard of Hearing89%
Specific Learning Differences (including Dyslexia)87%
Partially Sighted and Visual Acuity79%
Colour Deficiencies78%
Visual Stress78%
Blind and Severe Visual Impairments75%
Cognitive Learning Disabilities70%
Dexterity/Mobility50%

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