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# ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance Assessment Report
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## AMF Electric (amfelectric.com)
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**Assessment Date:** October 7, 2025
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**Auditor:** Automated Accessibility Assessment via Cremote MCP Tools
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**Standard:** WCAG 2.1 Level AA
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**Scope:** Site-wide assessment (limited by site availability issues)
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---
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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### Overall Compliance Status: **NON-COMPLIANT**
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### Legal Risk Level: **HIGH**
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### Overall Accessibility Score: 80/100 (Homepage only - other pages inaccessible)
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**CRITICAL FINDING:** The website experienced severe performance and availability issues during testing. Multiple pages failed to load within 20 seconds, which constitutes a significant accessibility barrier. Only the homepage could be fully assessed.
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### Pages Successfully Assessed:
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1. ✅ Homepage (https://amfelectric.com/) - **NON-COMPLIANT**
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### Pages That Failed to Load:
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1. ❌ Residential Electric Services - Connection timeout
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2. ❌ Commercial Electric Services - Connection timeout
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3. ❌ Industrial Design Services - Connection timeout
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4. ❌ Contact Us - Partial load, blank content
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5. ❌ Blog - Blank page
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6. ❌ Projects pages - Not tested due to navigation failures
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---
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## SITE-WIDE CRITICAL ISSUES
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### 1. PERFORMANCE & AVAILABILITY (WCAG 2.2.2 Related)
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**Severity:** CRITICAL
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**Legal Risk:** HIGH
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**Impact:** Users with slow connections or assistive technologies cannot access the site
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**Findings:**
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- Multiple pages timeout after 20+ seconds
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- Navigation between pages consistently fails
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- Contact page loads but displays blank content
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- Blog page completely blank
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**Remediation Required:**
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- Immediate server performance optimization
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- Content delivery network (CDN) implementation
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- Page load time optimization (target: <3 seconds)
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- Database query optimization
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- Image optimization and lazy loading
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**Estimated Hours:** 16-24 hours
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---
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## HOMEPAGE ASSESSMENT DETAILS
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### Compliance Summary
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- **Status:** NON-COMPLIANT
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- **Score:** 80/100
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- **Legal Risk:** MEDIUM
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- **Estimated Remediation:** 4 hours
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### Critical Violations Found
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#### 1. COLOR CONTRAST FAILURES (WCAG 1.4.3 - Level AA)
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**Severity:** SERIOUS - **HIGHEST LAWSUIT RISK**
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**Impact:** Users with low vision cannot read text
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**Violations:** 71 elements fail WCAG AA contrast requirements
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**Critical Failures:**
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| Element | Text | Current Ratio | Required | Colors |
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|---------|------|---------------|----------|--------|
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| Skip link | "Skip to content" | 2.55:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(0,84,122) on rgb(0,0,0) |
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| Navigation menu | "Residential" | 3.66:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(102,102,102) on rgb(0,0,0) |
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| Navigation menu | "Commercial" | 3.66:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(102,102,102) on rgb(0,0,0) |
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| Navigation menu | "Industrial" | 3.66:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(102,102,102) on rgb(0,0,0) |
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| Navigation menu | "Blog" | 3.66:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(102,102,102) on rgb(0,0,0) |
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| CTA Button | "Pay Your Invoice" | 4.00:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(255,255,255) on rgb(255,0,0) |
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| Hero section | Main heading | 1.00:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(255,255,255) on rgb(255,255,255) |
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| Industrial section | Body text | 2.39:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(102,102,102) on rgb(224,153,0) |
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| Testimonials | "Our Clients Love Us" | 1.66:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(51,51,51) on rgb(0,0,0) |
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| Footer | Copyright text | 2.77:1 | 4.5:1 | rgb(102,102,102) on rgb(34,34,34) |
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**Pattern Analysis:**
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- **Navigation Menu:** All submenu items use rgb(102,102,102) on black - affects 25+ elements
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- **Industrial Section:** Orange background (rgb(224,153,0)) creates severe contrast issues
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- **Hero Section:** White-on-white text (1.00:1) - completely invisible
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- **"Learn More" buttons:** rgb(242,91,58) on white (3.32:1) - fails across multiple sections
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**Remediation:**
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```css
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/* Navigation menu - change from #666 to #999 or darker */
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.menu-item a { color: #999999; } /* 3.66:1 → 5.74:1 */
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/* Or better - use white text */
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.menu-item a { color: #ffffff; } /* 21:1 - WCAG AAA */
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/* Industrial section - use darker text or lighter background */
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.industrial-section {
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background-color: #FFC107; /* Lighter yellow */
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color: #000000; /* Black text */
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}
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/* Hero section - ensure text is visible */
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.hero-heading { color: #000000; } /* or ensure proper background */
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/* Learn More buttons - darken to meet 4.5:1 */
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.et_pb_promo_button { color: #C8431F; } /* Darker orange */
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/* Footer text */
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.footer-text { color: #CCCCCC; } /* Lighter gray */
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```
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**Estimated Hours:** 2 hours
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---
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#### 2. MISSING FOCUS INDICATORS (WCAG 2.4.7 - Level AA)
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**Severity:** HIGH - **HIGH LAWSUIT RISK**
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**Impact:** Keyboard users cannot see where they are on the page
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**Violations:** 20 out of 20 interactive elements lack visible focus indicators
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**Affected Elements:**
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- Skip navigation links (2)
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- Logo link
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- "Contact Us" button
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- All navigation menu items (10+)
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- "Learn More" buttons (3)
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- Social media links
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- Footer links
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**Current State:** Elements receive focus but have no visible indicator (outline removed or invisible)
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**Remediation:**
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```css
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/* Add visible focus indicators to all interactive elements */
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a:focus, button:focus, input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
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outline: 3px solid #0066CC; /* Blue outline */
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outline-offset: 2px;
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}
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/* Alternative: Use box-shadow for modern look */
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a:focus, button:focus {
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outline: none;
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box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.5);
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}
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/* Ensure skip links are visible on focus */
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.skip-link:focus {
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position: absolute;
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top: 10px;
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left: 10px;
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background: #000;
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color: #fff;
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padding: 10px;
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z-index: 9999;
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outline: 3px solid #fff;
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}
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```
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**Estimated Hours:** 1 hour
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---
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#### 3. LINK WITHOUT DISCERNIBLE TEXT (WCAG 2.4.4, 4.1.2 - Level A)
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**Severity:** SERIOUS - **HIGH LAWSUIT RISK**
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**Impact:** Screen reader users cannot understand link purpose
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**Violations:** 1 link (Facebook icon)
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**Element:** `.icon` (Facebook link in footer)
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**Current State:** Link contains only an icon with no accessible text
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**Remediation:**
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```html
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<!-- Current (inaccessible) -->
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/..." class="icon"></a>
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<!-- Fixed (accessible) -->
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/..." class="icon" aria-label="Visit AMF Electric on Facebook">
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<span class="sr-only">Visit AMF Electric on Facebook</span>
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</a>
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```
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**Estimated Hours:** 0.25 hours
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---
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### Additional Findings
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#### 4. SKIP NAVIGATION LINKS (WCAG 2.4.1 - Level A)
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**Status:** PRESENT BUT ISSUES
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**Finding:** Two skip links exist but have contrast issues (see #1 above)
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**Positive:** Skip links are implemented
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**Issue:** First skip link has insufficient contrast (2.55:1)
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---
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#### 5. HEADING STRUCTURE (WCAG 1.3.1 - Level A)
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**Status:** NOT FULLY ASSESSED
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**Note:** Requires manual review of heading hierarchy
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**Recommendation:** Verify:
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- Only one H1 per page
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- No skipped heading levels (H1→H3)
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- Headings accurately describe content
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---
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#### 6. FORM ACCESSIBILITY (WCAG 3.3.2, 4.1.2 - Level A)
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**Status:** NO FORMS FOUND ON HOMEPAGE
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**Note:** Contact page could not be assessed due to loading issues
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**Critical:** Contact form MUST be tested when site performance is resolved
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---
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## WCAG 2.1 LEVEL AA COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
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### Phase 1: Critical Legal Risk (HIGHEST LAWSUIT FREQUENCY)
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| Criterion | Status | Severity | Notes |
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|-----------|--------|----------|-------|
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| 1.1.1 Non-text Content | ⚠️ PARTIAL | HIGH | Facebook icon link missing text |
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| 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) | ❌ FAIL | CRITICAL | 71 elements fail - see details above |
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| 2.1.1 Keyboard | ✅ PASS | - | All elements keyboard accessible |
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| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value | ⚠️ PARTIAL | HIGH | Icon link missing accessible name |
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| 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks | ⚠️ PARTIAL | MEDIUM | Skip links present but low contrast |
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| 2.4.4 Link Purpose | ⚠️ PARTIAL | HIGH | Icon link unclear purpose |
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| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | ⏸️ INCOMPLETE | - | Requires manual review |
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| 3.3.1 Error Identification | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No forms on homepage |
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| 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No forms on homepage |
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| 2.4.7 Focus Visible | ❌ FAIL | HIGH | 20/20 elements missing focus indicators |
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### Phase 2: Moderate Legal Risk
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| Criterion | Status | Severity | Notes |
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|-----------|--------|----------|-------|
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| 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No video on homepage |
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| 1.2.4 Captions (Live) | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No live content |
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| 1.2.5 Audio Description | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No video on homepage |
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| 1.4.4 Resize Text | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | Requires zoom testing |
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| 1.4.5 Images of Text | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | Requires OCR analysis |
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| 2.4.2 Page Titled | ✅ PASS | - | Descriptive title present |
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| 2.4.3 Focus Order | ✅ PASS | - | Logical tab order |
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| 2.4.5 Multiple Ways | ⏸️ INCOMPLETE | - | Navigation present, search not verified |
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| 2.4.6 Headings and Labels | ⏸️ INCOMPLETE | - | Requires manual review |
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| 3.1.1 Language of Page | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | Requires HTML inspection |
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| 3.1.2 Language of Parts | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | Requires content review |
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| 3.2.1 On Focus | ✅ PASS | - | No context changes on focus |
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| 3.2.2 On Input | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No forms on homepage |
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| 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | Requires multi-page testing |
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| 3.2.4 Consistent Identification | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | Requires multi-page testing |
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| 3.3.3 Error Suggestion | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No forms on homepage |
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| 3.3.4 Error Prevention | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No forms on homepage |
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| 4.1.3 Status Messages | ⏸️ NOT TESTED | - | No dynamic content observed |
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---
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## PRIORITY REMEDIATION ROADMAP
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### IMMEDIATE (Week 1) - Critical Blockers
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**Total Estimated Hours: 20-28 hours**
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1. **Fix Site Performance** (16-24 hours)
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- Server optimization
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- CDN implementation
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- Page load optimization
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- Enable access to all pages
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2. **Fix Color Contrast** (2 hours)
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- Navigation menu colors
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- Hero section text
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- Industrial section colors
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- Button colors
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- Footer text
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3. **Add Focus Indicators** (1 hour)
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- All interactive elements
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- Skip links
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- Buttons and links
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4. **Fix Icon Link** (0.25 hours)
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- Add aria-label to Facebook link
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### HIGH PRIORITY (Week 2) - Complete Assessment
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**Total Estimated Hours: 8-12 hours**
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5. **Test All Pages** (4-6 hours)
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- Once site performance is fixed
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- Residential services page
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- Commercial services page
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- Industrial services page
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- Contact page (including form)
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- Blog page
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- Project pages
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6. **Form Accessibility** (2-4 hours)
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- Contact form labels
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- Error messages
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- Required field indicators
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- Keyboard accessibility
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7. **Additional Testing** (2 hours)
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- Zoom/resize testing (WCAG 1.4.4)
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- Responsive design (WCAG 1.4.10)
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- Heading structure review
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- Language attributes
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### MEDIUM PRIORITY (Week 3-4)
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**Total Estimated Hours: 4-6 hours**
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8. **Cross-Page Consistency** (2 hours)
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- Navigation consistency
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- Landmark structure
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- Heading patterns
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9. **Media Accessibility** (2-4 hours)
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- If videos exist: add captions
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- If videos exist: add audio descriptions
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- Test autoplay behavior
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10. **Documentation** (1 hour)
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- Accessibility statement
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- VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)
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- Remediation tracking
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---
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## LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT
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### Current Risk Level: **HIGH**
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**Factors Contributing to High Risk:**
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1. **Site Unavailability** - Multiple pages inaccessible (potential ADA Title III violation)
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2. **Color Contrast** - 71 violations (most common lawsuit trigger)
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3. **Focus Indicators** - 20 violations (frequent lawsuit basis)
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4. **Icon Links** - Missing accessible names (screen reader incompatibility)
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### Lawsuit Vulnerability:
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| Issue | Lawsuit Frequency | Current Status | Risk Level |
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|-------|-------------------|----------------|------------|
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| Site Performance/Availability | HIGH | CRITICAL FAILURE | 🔴 CRITICAL |
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| Color Contrast | HIGHEST | 71 VIOLATIONS | 🔴 CRITICAL |
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| Keyboard Focus Indicators | HIGH | 20 VIOLATIONS | 🔴 HIGH |
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| Missing Link Text | HIGH | 1 VIOLATION | 🟡 MEDIUM |
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| Form Accessibility | HIGH | NOT TESTED | 🟡 MEDIUM |
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### Recommended Actions:
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1. **Immediate:** Fix site performance to enable access
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2. **Week 1:** Address all color contrast and focus indicator issues
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3. **Week 2:** Complete full site assessment and fix remaining issues
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4. **Week 3:** Implement ongoing monitoring and testing
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---
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## TESTING METHODOLOGY
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### Tools Used:
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- **Chromium Browser** with DevTools
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- **Axe-core v4.8.0** - Automated WCAG testing
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- **Cremote MCP Tools** - Comprehensive accessibility suite
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- `web_page_accessibility_report_cremotemcp` - Token-efficient assessment
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- `web_contrast_check_cremotemcp` - Color contrast analysis
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- `web_keyboard_test_cremotemcp` - Keyboard navigation testing
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- `get_accessibility_tree_cremotemcp` - ARIA and semantic structure
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- `web_screenshot_cremotemcp` - Visual documentation
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### Testing Environment:
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- **Browser:** Chromium (container-based)
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- **Date:** October 7, 2025
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- **Network:** Standard broadband connection
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- **Viewport:** Desktop (1920x1080)
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### Limitations:
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- **Site Performance:** Prevented testing of most pages
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- **Manual Testing:** Not performed (automated only)
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- **Assistive Technology:** Not tested with screen readers
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- **Mobile Testing:** Not performed
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- **Cross-Browser:** Only Chromium tested
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---
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## RECOMMENDATIONS
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### Immediate Actions:
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1. ✅ **Engage web hosting/performance specialist** to resolve site availability
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2. ✅ **Implement CSS fixes** for contrast and focus indicators (4 hours)
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3. ✅ **Add aria-label** to icon link (15 minutes)
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4. ✅ **Schedule follow-up assessment** once site is accessible
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### Long-Term Strategy:
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1. **Implement automated testing** in CI/CD pipeline
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2. **Train development team** on WCAG 2.1 AA requirements
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3. **Establish accessibility review** process for new features
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4. **Create accessibility statement** for website
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5. **Schedule quarterly audits** to maintain compliance
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---
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## APPENDICES
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### Appendix A: Screenshot Evidence
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- ✅ Homepage full-page screenshot: `screenshots/homepage-full.png`
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- ❌ Other pages: Not captured due to loading failures
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### Appendix B: Detailed Test Results
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See individual tool outputs in assessment session logs.
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### Appendix C: Resources
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- WCAG 2.1 Guidelines: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/
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- Axe-core Rules: https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/blob/develop/doc/rule-descriptions.md
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- WebAIM Contrast Checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
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- Color Contrast Analyzer: https://www.tpgi.com/color-contrast-checker/
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---
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## CONCLUSION
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The AMF Electric website has **significant accessibility barriers** that require immediate attention. The most critical issue is **site performance and availability**, which prevented comprehensive testing of most pages.
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Of the content that could be assessed (homepage only), **71 color contrast violations** and **20 missing focus indicators** represent high legal risk and must be remediated immediately.
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**Estimated Total Remediation Time:** 32-46 hours
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- Critical fixes: 20-28 hours
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- Complete assessment: 8-12 hours
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- Additional improvements: 4-6 hours
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**Next Steps:**
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1. Fix site performance issues (CRITICAL)
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2. Implement contrast and focus indicator fixes
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3. Re-assess all pages once accessible
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4. Complete form accessibility testing
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5. Implement ongoing monitoring
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---
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**Report Prepared By:** Automated Accessibility Assessment System
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**Assessment Tool:** Cremote MCP Accessibility Suite
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**Standard:** WCAG 2.1 Level AA
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**Date:** October 7, 2025
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**DISCLAIMER:** This automated assessment identifies technical violations but does not replace manual testing with assistive technologies or legal review. Consult with accessibility specialists and legal counsel for comprehensive compliance verification.
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