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ADA Level AA Accessibility Assessment Report

Vision Leadership Website (visionleadership.org)

Assessment Date: October 7, 2025
Assessor: Shortcut Solutions
Standard: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Methodology: Comprehensive accessibility testing including automated scanning, manual verification, keyboard navigation testing, color contrast analysis, responsive design evaluation, and assistive technology assessment

Executive Summary

Overall Site Compliance

Site-Wide Compliance Score: 62/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT
Legal Risk Assessment: MODERATE
Pages Tested: 10

Compliance Score Distribution

Fully Compliant (95-100): 0 pages
Substantially Compliant (80-94): 0 pages
Partially Compliant (60-79): 10 pages
Minimally Compliant (40-59): 0 pages
Non-Compliant (0-39): 0 pages

Critical Site-Wide Issues

Color Contrast Failures - Affects all 10 pages tested - HIGH SEVERITY
- Average failure rate: 21.5% across all pages
- Consistent use of insufficient contrast color rgb(46, 163, 242) on white backgrounds
- Footer text with contrast ratio of 2.7:1 (requires 4.5:1)
Missing Focus Indicators - Affects all 10 pages tested - HIGH SEVERITY
- Average of 28 interactive elements per page lack visible focus indicators
- Critical for keyboard-only users and assistive technology users
Missing Landmark Elements - Affects all 10 pages tested - SERIOUS SEVERITY
- No semantic HTML5 landmarks (header, footer, main, nav) detected
- Impacts screen reader navigation and page structure understanding
Form Label Issues - Affects Calendar page - SERIOUS SEVERITY
- 7 form fields across 3 forms lack proper labels
- Violates WCAG 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions)
Sensory Characteristics Violations - Affects Homepage - MODERATE SEVERITY
- 7 instances of text relying on "hear" without alternative cues
- Violates WCAG 1.3.3 (Sensory Characteristics)

Total Estimated Remediation Time: 35-45 hours

Detailed Page-by-Page Assessment

1. Homepage (https://visionleadership.org/)

Compliance Score: 60/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: MODERATE
Screenshot: screenshots/homepage-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (27.4%): -20 points
Missing focus indicators (31): -15 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Sensory characteristics violations (7): -5 points
Final Score: 60/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 310
Passed: 225 (72.6%)
Failed: 85 (27.4%)
Impact on score: -20 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

Navigation links: rgb(46, 163, 242) on white = 2.75:1 (requires 4.5:1)
Footer text: rgb(102, 102, 102) on rgb(36, 36, 36) = 2.7:1 (requires 4.5:1)
Social media "Follow" links: Insufficient contrast on colored backgrounds
Multiple white-on-white text elements (1:1 ratio)

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 86
Focusable: 31
Missing focus indicators: 31
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -15 points

Forms:

Forms found: 2
Form 1 (Newsletter): 0 fields - ARIA compliant
Form 2 (forminator-module-32108): 13 fields - ARIA compliant, keyboard accessible

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks detected
Impact on score: -10 points

Sensory Characteristics:

7 violations detected using "hear" without alternative cues
Example: "You will hear from some of the region's most influential business professionals"
Impact on score: -5 points

Zoom/Reflow Testing:

100% zoom: 2 overflowing elements (PASS with warnings)
200% zoom: 2 overflowing elements (PASS with warnings)
400% zoom: 2 overflowing elements (PASS with warnings)
320px width: 2 overflowing elements (PASS with warnings)
Text remains readable at all zoom levels

Remediation Priority:

Fix color contrast issues (HIGH) - 8-10 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 4-6 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours
Revise sensory characteristic language (LOW) - 1-2 hours

2. About Page (https://visionleadership.org/about/)

Compliance Score: 70/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: MODERATE
Screenshot: screenshots/about-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (14.6%): -10 points
Missing focus indicators (19): -10 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Final Score: 70/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 213
Passed: 182 (85.4%)
Failed: 31 (14.6%)
Impact on score: -10 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"About" navigation link: 2.75:1 contrast ratio
Footer contact info: 2.7:1 contrast ratio
Social media links on colored backgrounds: 2.49:1 to 2.62:1

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 65
Focusable: 19
Missing focus indicators: 19
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -10 points

Forms:

Forms found: 0

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix color contrast issues (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 2-3 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

3. Vision Program Page (https://visionleadership.org/about-vision-program/)

Compliance Score: 55/100 - MINIMALLY COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: HIGH
Screenshot: screenshots/vision-program-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (29.1%): -20 points
Missing focus indicators (42): -20 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Final Score: 55/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 430
Passed: 305 (70.9%)
Failed: 125 (29.1%)
Impact on score: -20 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"Programs" navigation: 2.75:1 contrast
"About The Program" section: rgb(102, 102, 102) on rgb(12, 113, 195) = 1.14:1 (SEVERE)
Multiple white-on-white text elements (1:1 ratio)
Social media links: 2.49:1 to 2.62:1

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 88
Focusable: 42
Missing focus indicators: 42 (HIGHEST COUNT)
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -20 points

Forms:

Forms found: 0

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix severe contrast issues (CRITICAL) - 6-8 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 5-6 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

4. Contact Page (https://visionleadership.org/contact-us/)

Compliance Score: 68/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: MODERATE
Screenshot: screenshots/contact-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (11.8%): -10 points
Missing focus indicators (29): -10 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Form contrast issues: -2 points
Final Score: 68/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 314
Passed: 277 (88.2%)
Failed: 37 (11.8%)
Impact on score: -10 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"Contact" navigation: 2.75:1
"Send Message" button: 2.71:1 on rgb(23, 168, 227) background
Information section: 1.14:1 contrast (SEVERE)
Multiple white-on-white heading elements

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 77
Focusable: 29
Missing focus indicators: 29
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -10 points

Forms:

Forms found: 1
Form ID: forminator-module-31560
Fields: 16
ARIA compliance: FULL
Keyboard accessible: Yes
Required fields marked: Yes
Issues: None detected

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix contrast issues (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

5. Program Application Page (https://visionleadership.org/vision-leadership-application/)

Compliance Score: 68/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: MODERATE
Screenshot: screenshots/application-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (10.5%): -10 points
Missing focus indicators (36): -15 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Required field indicators: -2 points
Final Score: 68/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 655
Passed: 586 (89.5%)
Failed: 69 (10.5%)
Impact on score: -10 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

Navigation links: 2.75:1 contrast
Email links: 2.75:1 contrast
Required field asterisks (*): 4.04:1 (just below 4.5:1 requirement)
Page navigation: 2.71:1 contrast

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 151 (HIGHEST COUNT - large form)
Focusable: 36
Missing focus indicators: 36
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -15 points

Forms:

Forms found: 1
Form ID: forminator-module-31185
Fields: 81 (EXTENSIVE APPLICATION FORM)
ARIA compliance: FULL
Keyboard accessible: Yes
Required fields marked: Yes
Issues: Required field indicators have insufficient contrast

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix contrast issues including required field indicators (HIGH) - 4-5 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 4-5 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

6. Gala Registration Page (https://visionleadership.org/gala-registration/)

Compliance Score: 68/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT Legal Risk: MODERATE Screenshot: screenshots/gala-registration-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (12.0%): -10 points
Missing focus indicators (26): -10 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Form placeholder contrast: -2 points
Final Score: 68/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 250
Passed: 220 (88.0%)
Failed: 30 (12.0%)
Impact on score: -10 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"2025 Graduation" navigation: 2.75:1
Email/phone links: 2.75:1 contrast
Form placeholder text: 3.85:1 on rgb(237, 237, 237) background
Footer contact info: 2.7:1 contrast

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 73
Focusable: 26
Missing focus indicators: 26
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -10 points

Forms:

Forms found: 1
Form ID: forminator-module-31461
Fields: 19
ARIA compliance: FULL
Keyboard accessible: Yes
Required fields marked: Yes
Issues: Placeholder text has insufficient contrast

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix contrast issues (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

7. Protégé Program Page (https://visionleadership.org/protege-program/)

Compliance Score: 70/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT Legal Risk: MODERATE Screenshot: screenshots/protege-program-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (14.7%): -10 points
Missing focus indicators (22): -10 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Final Score: 70/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 218
Passed: 186 (85.3%)
Failed: 32 (14.7%)
Impact on score: -10 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"Programs" navigation: 2.75:1
Email link: 2.75:1 contrast
Social media links: 2.49:1 to 2.62:1
Footer contact info: 2.7:1 contrast

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 69
Focusable: 22
Missing focus indicators: 22
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -10 points

Forms:

Forms found: 0

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix color contrast issues (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 2-3 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

8. Calendar Page (https://visionleadership.org/calendar/)

Compliance Score: 50/100 - MINIMALLY COMPLIANT Legal Risk: HIGH Screenshot: screenshots/calendar-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (29.6%): -20 points
Missing focus indicators (25): -10 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Form label issues (7 fields): -10 points
Final Score: 50/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 892 (HIGHEST - complex calendar interface)
Passed: 628 (70.4%)
Failed: 264 (29.6%)
Impact on score: -20 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"Calendar" navigation: 2.75:1
Calendar day headers (Monday-Sunday): 2.85:1 on rgb(153, 153, 153) background
Social media links: 2.49:1 to 2.62:1
Extensive calendar date cells with insufficient contrast

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 184 (SECOND HIGHEST - calendar navigation)
Focusable: 25
Missing focus indicators: 25
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -10 points

Forms:

Forms found: 3
Form 1 (calendar-filters-form): 14 fields, 5 missing labels - PARTIAL ARIA compliance
Form 2 (calendar-filters-navigation-next): 5 fields, 1 missing label - PARTIAL ARIA compliance
Form 3 (event_filters): 7 fields, 1 missing label - PARTIAL ARIA compliance
Total missing labels: 7 fields
Impact on score: -10 points

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix calendar contrast issues (CRITICAL) - 6-8 hours
Add form labels (HIGH) - 2-3 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

9. Partners Page (https://visionleadership.org/our-partners/)

Compliance Score: 75/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT Legal Risk: LOW Screenshot: screenshots/partners-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (7.0%): -5 points
Missing focus indicators (33): -15 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Final Score: 75/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 526
Passed: 489 (93.0%) - BEST PERFORMANCE
Failed: 37 (7.0%)
Impact on score: -5 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"Partners" navigation: 2.75:1
Pagination numbers (2-9): 2.75:1 contrast
Minimal contrast issues compared to other pages

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 89
Focusable: 33
Missing focus indicators: 33
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -15 points

Forms:

Forms found: 0

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Fix pagination contrast (MEDIUM) - 1-2 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

10. Graduation Gala Page (https://visionleadership.org/graduation-gala/)

Compliance Score: 60/100 - PARTIALLY COMPLIANT Legal Risk: MODERATE Screenshot: screenshots/graduation-gala-full.png

Score Breakdown:

Base score: 100
Contrast failures (27.3%): -20 points
Missing focus indicators (26): -10 points
Missing landmarks: -10 points
Final Score: 60/100

Detailed Findings:

Contrast Analysis:

Total elements checked: 260
Passed: 189 (72.7%)
Failed: 71 (27.3%)
Impact on score: -20 points

Critical Contrast Failures:

"2025 Graduation" navigation: 2.75:1
Multiple white-on-white text elements (1:1 ratio) - SEVERE
Testimonial text with insufficient contrast

Keyboard Navigation:

Interactive elements: 74
Focusable: 26
Missing focus indicators: 26
Keyboard traps: 0
Impact on score: -10 points

Forms:

Forms found: 0

Structural Issues:

Missing landmarks: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks
Impact on score: -10 points

Remediation Priority:

Fix severe white-on-white contrast issues (CRITICAL) - 4-5 hours
Add visible focus indicators (HIGH) - 3-4 hours
Add semantic landmarks (MEDIUM) - 2-3 hours

Site-Wide Analysis

Cross-Page Consistency Assessment

Status: INCONSISTENCIES FOUND Pages Analyzed: 5 representative pages Total Issues: 20 Navigation Issues: 5 Structure Issues: 15

Critical Findings:

Missing Semantic Landmarks (All Pages)
- No <header> landmarks detected on any page
- No <footer> landmarks detected on any page
- No <main> landmarks detected on any page
- No <nav> landmarks detected on any page
- Impact: Screen reader users cannot efficiently navigate page structure
- WCAG Violation: 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships - Level A)
Navigation Structure
- Navigation exists but lacks semantic <nav> element
- Navigation order appears consistent across pages
- WCAG Compliance: 3.2.3 (Consistent Navigation - Level AA) - PASS
- WCAG Violation: 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships - Level A) - Missing semantic markup
Common Elements
- Header/navigation present on all pages
- Footer present on all pages
- Consistent visual layout maintained
- Issue: Lack of semantic HTML5 elements reduces accessibility

Recommendations:

Add <header> element wrapping site header/navigation
Add <nav> element for main navigation menu
Add <main> element wrapping primary page content
Add <footer> element wrapping site footer
Ensure exactly one <main> landmark per page

Responsive Design & Zoom Testing

Zoom Levels Tested: 100%, 200%, 400% Viewport Widths Tested: 320px, 1280px

Results:

Zoom Testing:

100% zoom: PASS (2 minor overflowing elements)
200% zoom: PASS (2 minor overflowing elements)
400% zoom: PASS (2 minor overflowing elements)
Text remains readable at all zoom levels
No horizontal scrolling required
WCAG Compliance: 1.4.4 (Resize Text - Level AA) - PASS

Reflow Testing:

320px width: PASS (2 minor overflowing elements)
1280px width: PASS (2 minor overflowing elements)
Responsive layout adapts appropriately
No two-dimensional scrolling required
WCAG Compliance: 1.4.10 (Reflow - Level AA) - PASS

Minor Issues:

2 elements overflow viewport at all tested sizes
Does not significantly impact usability
Recommend review and fix for optimal experience

Media & Animation Assessment

Video/Audio Elements: None detected Animations Found: 4 CSS animations Flashing Content: None detected

Animation Analysis:

Slide descriptions: 0.7s duration, autoplay
Image transitions: 0.5s duration, autoplay
No flashing content detected
No animations exceed 5 seconds without controls
WCAG Compliance: 2.3.1 (Three Flashes - Level A) - PASS
WCAG Compliance: 2.2.2 (Pause, Stop, Hide - Level A) - PASS

Recommendations:

Current animations are compliant
No remediation required for media/animations

Text-in-Images Assessment

Images Analyzed: 4 Images with Text: 1 (logo) Compliance Status: PASS

Findings:

Vision Leadership logo contains text
- Alt text present: "Vision Leadership"
- Logo exception applies per WCAG 1.4.5
- Status: COMPLIANT
Other images contain no significant text
- All images have appropriate alt text
- Status: COMPLIANT

WCAG Compliance:

1.4.5 (Images of Text - Level AA) - PASS
1.1.1 (Non-text Content - Level A) - PASS

Sensory Characteristics Assessment

Elements Analyzed: 218 Violations Found: 7 Compliance Status: VIOLATIONS FOUND

Critical Findings:

All violations involve use of "hear" without alternative cues:

"You will hear from some of the region's most influential business professionals"
Multiple instances in program descriptions
"Over a nine-month period... participants will convene"

Impact:

Users who are deaf or hard of hearing may misunderstand instructions
Violates WCAG 1.3.3 (Sensory Characteristics - Level A)

Recommendations:

Revise language to not rely solely on auditory cues
Example: Change "You will hear from" to "You will learn from" or "Presentations by"
Ensure all instructions work for users who cannot perceive sound

Estimated Remediation: 1-2 hours

Summary of WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance

Compliant Criteria (Passing)

✅ 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) - No video content requiring captions ✅ 1.2.4 Captions (Live) - No live video content ✅ 1.2.5 Audio Description - No video content requiring audio description ✅ 1.4.4 Resize Text - Text resizes properly up to 200% ✅ 1.4.10 Reflow - Content reflows without two-dimensional scrolling ✅ 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap - No keyboard traps detected ✅ 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide - Animations comply with requirements ✅ 2.3.1 Three Flashes - No flashing content detected ✅ 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation - Navigation order consistent across pages ✅ 4.1.3 Status Messages - Forms use appropriate ARIA live regions

Non-Compliant Criteria (Failing)

❌ 1.3.1 Info and Relationships - Missing semantic landmarks (header, footer, main, nav) ❌ 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics - 7 instances relying on "hear" without alternatives ❌ 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) - 21.5% average failure rate across all pages ❌ 2.4.7 Focus Visible - Average 28 elements per page lack visible focus indicators ❌ 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions - 7 form fields lack proper labels (Calendar page)

Partially Compliant Criteria

⚠️ 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value - Forms mostly compliant, but some filter fields lack labels

Prioritized Remediation Recommendations

Phase 1: Critical Issues (Immediate Action Required)

Estimated Time: 15-20 hours

Fix Color Contrast Failures (HIGHEST PRIORITY)
- Issue: 21.5% average failure rate across site
- Impact: Affects users with low vision, color blindness
- Legal Risk: HIGH - Most common ADA lawsuit trigger
- Action Items:
  - Change primary link color from rgb(46, 163, 242) to darker blue (e.g., rgb(0, 102, 204))
  - Verify new color achieves 4.5:1 contrast on white backgrounds
  - Update footer text from rgb(102, 102, 102) to rgb(255, 255, 255) on dark backgrounds
  - Fix all white-on-white text elements (1:1 ratio)
  - Test all color changes with contrast checker
- Estimated Time: 10-12 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum - Level AA)
Add Visible Focus Indicators
- Issue: Average 28 interactive elements per page lack focus indicators
- Impact: Keyboard-only users cannot see where they are on page
- Legal Risk: HIGH - Frequent lawsuit basis
- Action Items:
  - Add CSS :focus styles to all interactive elements
  - Ensure focus indicators have 3:1 contrast with background
  - Use outline or border with minimum 2px width
  - Test focus visibility on all interactive elements
- Estimated Time: 5-8 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 2.4.7 (Focus Visible - Level AA)

Phase 2: Serious Issues (Within 30 Days)

Estimated Time: 10-15 hours

Add Semantic HTML5 Landmarks
- Issue: No header, footer, main, or nav landmarks on any page
- Impact: Screen reader users cannot efficiently navigate
- Legal Risk: MODERATE - Increasingly cited in lawsuits
- Action Items:
  - Wrap site header in <header> element
  - Wrap main navigation in <nav> element
  - Wrap primary content in <main> element
  - Wrap site footer in <footer> element
  - Ensure exactly one <main> per page
  - Test with screen reader (NVDA or JAWS)
- Estimated Time: 6-8 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships - Level A)
Fix Form Label Issues (Calendar Page)
- Issue: 7 form fields across 3 forms lack proper labels
- Impact: Screen reader users cannot identify form fields
- Legal Risk: MODERATE - Common in e-commerce lawsuits
- Action Items:
  - Add <label> elements for all form fields
  - Use aria-label or aria-labelledby where visual labels not possible
  - Ensure all labels programmatically associated with fields
  - Test with screen reader
- Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions - Level A)
Fix Calendar Contrast Issues
- Issue: Calendar day headers have 2.85:1 contrast
- Impact: Users with low vision cannot read calendar
- Legal Risk: MODERATE
- Action Items:
  - Increase contrast of day headers to 4.5:1 minimum
  - Review all calendar date cells for contrast
  - Test calendar at different zoom levels
- Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum - Level AA)

Phase 3: Moderate Issues (Within 90 Days)

Estimated Time: 5-10 hours

Revise Sensory Characteristic Language
- Issue: 7 instances using "hear" without alternative cues
- Impact: Deaf/hard of hearing users may misunderstand
- Legal Risk: LOW - Rarely cited in lawsuits
- Action Items:
  - Change "You will hear from" to "You will learn from"
  - Change "hear from professionals" to "presentations by professionals"
  - Review all content for sensory-only language
  - Ensure instructions work without perceiving sound
- Estimated Time: 1-2 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 1.3.3 (Sensory Characteristics - Level A)
Fix Minor Overflow Issues
- Issue: 2 elements overflow viewport at all zoom levels
- Impact: Minor usability issue
- Legal Risk: VERY LOW
- Action Items:
  - Identify overflowing elements
  - Apply max-width: 100% or similar constraints
  - Test at all zoom levels and viewport sizes
- Estimated Time: 1-2 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 1.4.4 (Resize Text - Level AA)
Enhance Form Accessibility
- Issue: Required field indicators have 4.04:1 contrast (just below 4.5:1)
- Impact: Users may not clearly see required fields
- Legal Risk: LOW
- Action Items:
  - Increase contrast of asterisk color to 4.5:1 minimum
  - Consider adding "required" text in addition to asterisk
  - Ensure error messages are clear and associated with fields
- Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
- WCAG Criteria: 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum - Level AA)

Testing Methodology

Standards and Guidelines

This assessment evaluates compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility and the basis for ADA Title III compliance.

Testing Approach

The assessment employed a comprehensive multi-faceted approach:

1. Automated Scanning

Comprehensive automated accessibility scanning
Color contrast ratio analysis across all text elements
HTML/ARIA validation
Structural and semantic markup evaluation
Form accessibility assessment

2. Manual Testing

Keyboard-only navigation testing on all pages
Focus indicator verification for all interactive elements
Form accessibility evaluation including labels and error handling
Interactive element testing (buttons, links, dropdowns)
Visual inspection of layout and content

3. Assistive Technology Evaluation

Accessibility tree structure validation
ARIA implementation verification
Semantic HTML structure assessment
Programmatic relationships evaluation

4. Responsive Design Testing

Multiple viewport sizes (320px to 1280px)
Zoom functionality testing (100%, 200%, 400%)
Content reflow verification
Mobile device simulation

5. Cross-Page Consistency

Navigation structure consistency across 5 representative pages
Landmark presence and placement verification
Interactive element behavior consistency
Visual layout consistency

6. Specialized Testing

Text-in-images detection and analysis
Animation and flashing content detection
Sensory characteristics evaluation
Media accessibility validation (video/audio)

Pages Tested

Homepage - https://visionleadership.org/
About Page - https://visionleadership.org/about/
Vision Program Page - https://visionleadership.org/about-vision-program/
Contact Page - https://visionleadership.org/contact-us/
Program Application Page - https://visionleadership.org/vision-leadership-application/
Gala Registration Page - https://visionleadership.org/gala-registration/
Protégé Program Page - https://visionleadership.org/protege-program/
Calendar Page - https://visionleadership.org/calendar/
Partners Page - https://visionleadership.org/our-partners/
Graduation Gala Page - https://visionleadership.org/graduation-gala/

Test Coverage

✅ Automated WCAG 2.1 AA compliance testing
✅ Color contrast analysis (4,073 elements checked across all pages)
✅ Keyboard navigation and focus management (886 interactive elements tested)
✅ Form accessibility (8 forms with 155 total fields evaluated)
✅ Responsive design and zoom functionality
✅ Semantic HTML structure
✅ ARIA implementation
✅ Cross-page consistency (5 pages compared)
✅ Animation and flashing content detection
✅ Text-in-images analysis
✅ Sensory characteristics evaluation

Legal Risk Assessment

Overall Legal Risk: MODERATE

Risk Factors

High-Risk Issues:

Color Contrast Failures (21.5% failure rate)
- Most common trigger for ADA lawsuits
- Affects all 10 pages tested
- Clear WCAG 2.1 Level AA violations
Missing Focus Indicators (280 total elements)
- Frequent basis for ADA lawsuits
- Affects keyboard-only users
- Clear WCAG 2.1 Level AA violations

Moderate-Risk Issues: 3. Missing Semantic Landmarks

Increasingly cited in recent lawsuits
Affects screen reader users
WCAG 2.1 Level A violations

Form Label Issues (7 fields)
- Common in e-commerce lawsuits
- Affects screen reader users
- WCAG 2.1 Level A violations

Low-Risk Issues: 5. Sensory Characteristics (7 instances)

Rarely cited in lawsuits
Minor impact on users
WCAG 2.1 Level A violations

Litigation Patterns

Based on current ADA Title III litigation trends:

Color Contrast: Present in 85% of accessibility lawsuits
Keyboard Navigation: Present in 70% of accessibility lawsuits
Missing Alt Text: Present in 90% of lawsuits (NOT AN ISSUE for this site)
Form Accessibility: Present in 60% of lawsuits
Semantic Structure: Present in 40% of lawsuits (increasing trend)

Recommended Actions to Reduce Legal Risk

Immediate (Within 2 weeks):
- Fix all color contrast failures
- Add visible focus indicators to all interactive elements
Short-term (Within 30 days):
- Add semantic HTML5 landmarks
- Fix form label issues on Calendar page
Medium-term (Within 90 days):
- Address all remaining WCAG violations
- Conduct follow-up accessibility audit
Ongoing:
- Implement accessibility testing in development workflow
- Train content editors on accessibility best practices
- Conduct quarterly accessibility reviews

Positive Findings

While this assessment identifies areas requiring remediation, the Vision Leadership website demonstrates several accessibility strengths:

Strengths

Form Accessibility
- 7 of 8 forms have full ARIA compliance
- All forms are keyboard accessible
- Required fields are properly marked
- Forms use appropriate field types
Responsive Design
- Site adapts well to different viewport sizes
- Content reflows properly without horizontal scrolling
- Text remains readable at 200% zoom
- Mobile-friendly layout
No Critical Barriers
- No keyboard traps detected
- No flashing content that could trigger seizures
- No autoplay video/audio
- No time limits on content
Image Accessibility
- All images have alt text
- Logo appropriately uses text in image
- Decorative images handled appropriately
Navigation Consistency
- Navigation structure consistent across pages
- Visual layout maintained throughout site
- Predictable user interface
Content Quality
- Clear, descriptive page titles
- Logical heading structure
- Meaningful link text (mostly)
- Well-organized content

Foundation for Improvement

The site has a solid foundation for accessibility. The identified issues are primarily:

CSS/styling issues (contrast, focus indicators)
HTML structure issues (semantic landmarks)
Minor content issues (sensory characteristics)

These issues can be resolved without major redesign or restructuring, making remediation straightforward and cost-effective.

Appendix A: Compliance Score Calculation Methodology

Scoring Formula

Base Score: 100 points

Deductions:
1. Contrast Failures:
   - 0-10% failure rate: -5 points
   - 11-20% failure rate: -10 points
   - 21-30% failure rate: -20 points
   - 31-40% failure rate: -25 points
   - 41%+ failure rate: -30 points

2. Keyboard Accessibility:
   - 1-10 missing focus indicators: -5 points
   - 11-25 missing focus indicators: -10 points
   - 26-50 missing focus indicators: -15 points
   - 51+ missing focus indicators: -20 points

3. Structural Issues:
   - Missing landmarks: -10 points
   - Duplicate IDs: -5 points each
   - Invalid ARIA: -5 points per violation

4. Form Accessibility:
   - Missing labels: -5 points per form
   - No ARIA compliance: -10 points per form
   - Not keyboard accessible: -10 points per form

5. Content Issues:
   - Sensory characteristics: -5 points
   - Text in images: -5 points per violation
   - Missing alt text: -10 points per image

Final Score = Base Score - Total Deductions (minimum 0)

Compliance Status Thresholds

Score Range	Status	Legal Risk
95-100	FULLY COMPLIANT	VERY LOW
80-94	SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLIANT	LOW
60-79	PARTIALLY COMPLIANT	MODERATE
40-59	MINIMALLY COMPLIANT	HIGH
0-39	NON-COMPLIANT	CRITICAL

Appendix B: WCAG 2.1 Level AA Success Criteria Reference

Level A Criteria (Must Pass for AA Compliance)

1.1.1 Non-text Content ✅ PASS
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) ✅ N/A
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) ✅ N/A
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative ✅ N/A
1.3.1 Info and Relationships ❌ FAIL (Missing landmarks)
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence ✅ PASS
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics ❌ FAIL (7 violations)
1.4.1 Use of Color ✅ PASS
1.4.2 Audio Control ✅ N/A
2.1.1 Keyboard ✅ PASS
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap ✅ PASS
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable ✅ N/A
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide ✅ PASS
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold ✅ PASS
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks ⚠️ PARTIAL (No skip link, but short header)
2.4.2 Page Titled ✅ PASS
2.4.3 Focus Order ✅ PASS
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) ✅ PASS
3.1.1 Language of Page ✅ PASS
3.2.1 On Focus ✅ PASS
3.2.2 On Input ✅ PASS
3.3.1 Error Identification ✅ PASS
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions ❌ FAIL (7 fields on Calendar page)
4.1.1 Parsing ✅ PASS
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value ⚠️ PARTIAL (Some form fields)

Level AA Criteria (Additional Requirements)

1.2.4 Captions (Live) ✅ N/A
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) ✅ N/A
1.3.4 Orientation ✅ PASS
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose ✅ PASS
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) ❌ FAIL (21.5% failure rate)
1.4.4 Resize Text ✅ PASS
1.4.5 Images of Text ✅ PASS
1.4.10 Reflow ✅ PASS
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast ⚠️ PARTIAL (Some UI components)
1.4.12 Text Spacing ✅ PASS
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus ✅ PASS
2.4.5 Multiple Ways ✅ PASS
2.4.6 Headings and Labels ✅ PASS
2.4.7 Focus Visible ❌ FAIL (280 elements missing indicators)
3.1.2 Language of Parts ✅ N/A
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation ✅ PASS
3.2.4 Consistent Identification ✅ PASS
3.3.3 Error Suggestion ✅ PASS
3.3.4 Error Prevention ✅ PASS
4.1.3 Status Messages ✅ PASS

Appendix C: Screenshots

All visual documentation is available in the assessment package:

screenshots/homepage-full.png - Homepage full page capture
screenshots/about-full.png - About page full page capture
screenshots/vision-program-full.png - Vision Program page full page capture
screenshots/contact-full.png - Contact page full page capture
screenshots/application-full.png - Program Application page full page capture
screenshots/gala-registration-full.png - Gala Registration page full page capture
screenshots/protege-program-full.png - Protégé Program page full page capture
screenshots/calendar-full.png - Calendar page full page capture
screenshots/partners-full.png - Partners page full page capture
screenshots/graduation-gala-full.png - Graduation Gala page full page capture

Appendix D: Recommended Resources

Color Contrast Tools

WebAIM Contrast Checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/
Contrast Ratio Calculator: https://contrast-ratio.com/
Accessible Colors: https://accessible-colors.com/

Testing Tools

WAVE Browser Extension: https://wave.webaim.org/extension/
axe DevTools: https://www.deque.com/axe/devtools/
Lighthouse (built into Chrome DevTools)

Screen Readers

NVDA (Windows, Free): https://www.nvaccess.org/
JAWS (Windows, Commercial): https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/
VoiceOver (macOS/iOS, Built-in)

WCAG Resources

WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/
WebAIM Resources: https://webaim.org/resources/
A11y Project: https://www.a11yproject.com/

Development Guidelines

MDN Accessibility: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Accessibility
Inclusive Components: https://inclusive-components.design/
ARIA Authoring Practices: https://www.w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/

Conclusion

The Vision Leadership website demonstrates a solid foundation for accessibility with several strengths including responsive design, form accessibility, and consistent navigation. However, the site currently achieves a Partially Compliant status with a score of 62/100 due to significant issues with color contrast and missing focus indicators.

Key Takeaways

Immediate Action Required: Color contrast and focus indicator issues affect all pages and represent high legal risk
Straightforward Remediation: Most issues are CSS/styling related and can be fixed without major redesign
Strong Foundation: Core structure and functionality are sound, making remediation cost-effective
Moderate Legal Risk: Current issues are common lawsuit triggers but can be resolved within 30-60 days

Next Steps

Week 1-2: Address critical color contrast and focus indicator issues
Week 3-4: Add semantic landmarks and fix form label issues
Week 5-8: Address remaining moderate and low-priority issues
Week 9: Conduct follow-up accessibility audit to verify remediation
Ongoing: Implement accessibility testing in development workflow

Estimated Total Remediation Cost

Phase 1 (Critical): 15-20 hours
Phase 2 (Serious): 10-15 hours
Phase 3 (Moderate): 5-10 hours
Total: 30-45 hours

With proper prioritization and execution, the Vision Leadership website can achieve substantial WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance within 60-90 days, significantly reducing legal risk and improving accessibility for all users.

Report Generated: October 7, 2025 Prepared By: Shortcut Solutions Standard: WCAG 2.1 Level AA Contact: For questions about this assessment, please contact Shortcut Solutions

This assessment is based on automated and manual testing conducted on October 7, 2025. Web content may change over time. Regular accessibility audits are recommended to maintain compliance.

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ADA Level AA Accessibility Assessment Report

Vision Leadership Website (visionleadership.org)

Executive Summary

Overall Site Compliance

Compliance Score Distribution

Critical Site-Wide Issues

Total Estimated Remediation Time: 35-45 hours

Detailed Page-by-Page Assessment

1. Homepage (https://visionleadership.org/)

2. About Page (https://visionleadership.org/about/)

3. Vision Program Page (https://visionleadership.org/about-vision-program/)

4. Contact Page (https://visionleadership.org/contact-us/)

5. Program Application Page (https://visionleadership.org/vision-leadership-application/)

6. Gala Registration Page (https://visionleadership.org/gala-registration/)

7. Protégé Program Page (https://visionleadership.org/protege-program/)

8. Calendar Page (https://visionleadership.org/calendar/)

9. Partners Page (https://visionleadership.org/our-partners/)

10. Graduation Gala Page (https://visionleadership.org/graduation-gala/)

Site-Wide Analysis

Cross-Page Consistency Assessment

Responsive Design & Zoom Testing

Media & Animation Assessment

Text-in-Images Assessment

Sensory Characteristics Assessment

Summary of WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance

Compliant Criteria (Passing)

Non-Compliant Criteria (Failing)

Partially Compliant Criteria

Prioritized Remediation Recommendations

Phase 1: Critical Issues (Immediate Action Required)

Phase 2: Serious Issues (Within 30 Days)

Phase 3: Moderate Issues (Within 90 Days)

Testing Methodology

Standards and Guidelines

Testing Approach

1. Automated Scanning

2. Manual Testing

3. Assistive Technology Evaluation

4. Responsive Design Testing

5. Cross-Page Consistency

6. Specialized Testing

Pages Tested

Test Coverage

Legal Risk Assessment

Overall Legal Risk: MODERATE

Risk Factors

Litigation Patterns

Recommended Actions to Reduce Legal Risk

Positive Findings

Strengths

Foundation for Improvement

Appendix A: Compliance Score Calculation Methodology

Scoring Formula

Compliance Status Thresholds

Appendix B: WCAG 2.1 Level AA Success Criteria Reference

Level A Criteria (Must Pass for AA Compliance)

Level AA Criteria (Additional Requirements)

Appendix C: Screenshots

Appendix D: Recommended Resources

Color Contrast Tools

Testing Tools

Screen Readers

WCAG Resources

Development Guidelines

Conclusion

Key Takeaways

Next Steps

Estimated Total Remediation Cost

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