Results for Disability Community Website
Description
This is an online community for the elderly, internet users with health issues and anyone who would like to meet similar people who happen to have a disability or health problem.
Accessibility Testing Results
The Community Website does not meet all Accessibility and Usability Guidelines because some tags do not have a link text or an ALT tag, so screen readers have nothing to read, and the screen reader reads out the URL instead. Moreover, there is generic text like 'click here' in the link text which causes problems for screen reader users. Some pages have the same title, therefore the title cannot be used to distinguish pages. The site uses more than one style sheet on a page, and it uses a FONT element which causes some usability issues. The most common error is that users may find it difficult to access anything from the 'homepage'. Despite the fact that the content on this website has been written in a relatively simple way for a wide audience, it is not organised and uses many generic link labels such as 'Read more' which may be missed by anyone who quickly scans a page. Some text styles are unhelpful, for example underlining to highlight text which simply makes it confusing for the user, as it looks like a link. Therefore, users become frustrated when the 'link' does not work. Moreover, it uses a font size smaller than 12 point. This website uses background images which always change colour and as a result it is difficult for users to read the text in the foreground. It is a shame that a site developed for those with disabilities is not easier to navigate and that there are so many issues for screen reader users.
| # | Test | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Login, Signup and Other Forms Accessible |  |
Although the keyboard is accessible, most of the forms do not have labels, and no alternative is provided for CAPTCHA text, so this is not accessible for screen reader users. Checking by: Tab or Arrow keys, WAVE Toolbar Errors, Thunder Screen reading. |
| 2 | Image ALT Attributes |  |
Most images have alternative text, but some of them lack clarity in the content. Checking by: Web Developer Toolbar, WAVE ToolbarErrors, Thunder Screen reading |
| 3 | Link Target Definitions | |
The main menu uses JavaScript, so it is not accessible for screen reader users who may disable javascript. Moreover, there are some non-defined links or links that make no sense such as 'Javascript - FAKEA'!. NVDA and Webbie cope but they are not helpful. Checking by: WAVE toolbarText Only, WebbIE view links with Thunder Screen reading |
| 4 | Frame Titles and Layout | |
Frames are used as critical components in the website, but most of them are not labelled. Webbie is able to download the pages but NVDA requires the user to navigate with care to reach the main sections of the website. Checking by: Web Developer ToolbarFrames, WAVE ToolbarText Only, WebbIE |
| 5 | Removal of Stylesheet |  |
The website remains easy to navigate without CSS. Checking by: Web Developer ToolbarCSS-Disable CSS |
| 6 | Audio/Video Features | |
Videos can have a text description set to appear next to the image, and text captions can be added to the video before uploading, although many videos lack this. |
| 7 | Video/animations - audio descriptions | |
Audio descriptions can be uploaded, but I was unable to find any videos that use it. Checking by: Manual check and WebbIE view alternatives with Thunder Screen reading |
| 8 | Appropriate use of Tables |  |
Tables are used to construct this website, so the screen reader users may read the content in the wrong order. In fact, the screen reader is left with the word 'table' being repeated several times before even being able to access the main content. Checking by: Web Developer Toolbar OutlineTables |
| 9 | Tab Orderings Correct and Logical | |
Tab order is correct and consistent: top-to-bottom or left-to-right format. Checking by: WAVE Structure Order-Text Only, WebbIE with Thunder Screen reading |
| 10 | Page Functionality with Keyboard | |
It is possible to browse the website without using a mouse, also video players can be controlled with the keyboard when using Internet Explorer but not Mozilla Firefox. There are also issues when they are set to play in full screen mode. Checking by: Tab or Arrow keys, FAE functionality checks, WebbIE with Thunder Screen reading |
| 11 | Accessibility of Text Editors | |
Access to the toolbar provided some problems such as Tab into the editor, and out of it. Checking by: Tab or Arrow keys, WAVE Toolbar Errors, WebbIE with Thunder Screen reading |
| 12 | Appropriate Feedback with Forms | |
Although the website provided suitable feedback, some feedback appears after the user has finished the process, and it is not accessible to screen reader users. Checking by: WebbIE with Thunder Screen reading |
| 13 | Contrast and Colour Check | |
Most of text is fine, but some non-critical text fails extended validation. Checking by: Colour Contrast Analyser |
| 14 | Page Integrity when Zooming | |
All critical areas appeared perfectly when zoomed. Checking by: Browser zoom page |
| 15 | Text size, style, blinking elements and Readability | |
Even thought the content does not flash or blink, and is presented in sans-serif, it uses many types and size of text and some is very small. Checking by: Accessibility Toolbar, CSS |
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 |
|---|---|
| Colour Deficiencies | 67% |
| Visual Stress | 67% |
| Specific Learning Differences (including Dyslexia) | 67% |
| Cognitive Learning Disabilities | 64% |
| Partially Sighted and Visual Acuity | 62% |
| Blind and Severe Visual Impairments | 55% |
| Deaf/Hard of Hearing | 55% |
| Dexterity/Mobility | 50% |
