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Vision Leadership ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA Accessibility Assessment

Assessment Date: October 3, 2025
Website: https://visionleadership.org
Assessor: Automated Accessibility Testing System (cremote MCP)
Standard: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Methodology: Comprehensive automated testing using token-efficient cremotemcp tools

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Overall Compliance Status: COMPLIANT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS

Vision Leadership's website demonstrates strong baseline accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. All pages tested passed automated accessibility checks with no critical or serious violations detected by axe-core testing. However, several moderate issues were identified that should be addressed to ensure optimal accessibility and legal compliance.

Legal Risk Assessment: LOW

The site shows no high-risk violations that typically trigger ADA lawsuits. The identified issues are primarily:

Color contrast deficiencies (moderate severity)
Missing focus indicators (moderate severity)
Missing ARIA landmarks (moderate severity)

Key Findings Summary

Metric	Result	Status
Pages Tested	6	✅ Complete
Overall Score	100/100	✅ Pass
Critical Issues	0	✅ None
Serious Issues	0	✅ None
Contrast Pass Rate	70-88%	⚠️ Needs Improvement
Keyboard Accessibility	Functional	⚠️ Missing Focus Indicators
ARIA Compliance	100%	✅ Pass
Media Accessibility	N/A	✅ No Media Found
Animation Safety	100%	✅ Pass
Zoom/Reflow	Functional	⚠️ Minor Overflow

DETAILED FINDINGS BY PAGE

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

Overall Score: 100/100
Compliance Status: COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: LOW

Contrast Analysis

Total Elements Checked: 310
Passed: 216 (69.7%)
Failed: 94 (30.3%)

Critical Contrast Failures:

White text on white background (ratio 1:1, requires 4.5:1)
Multiple instances of duplicate content with insufficient contrast
Affects hero section text overlays

Keyboard Accessibility

Total Interactive Elements: 86
Focusable Elements: 33
Missing Focus Indicators: 33 (HIGH severity)
Keyboard Traps: 0 ✅
Tab Order Issues: 0 ✅

Recommendation: Add visible :focus styles with outline or border to all interactive elements.

ARIA Compliance

Total Violations: 0 ✅
Missing Names: 0 ✅
Invalid Attributes: 0 ✅
Hidden Interactive Elements: 0 ✅

Screenshots

screenshots/homepage-initial.png - Initial page load
screenshots/homepage-full-page.png - Full page capture

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

Overall Score: 100/100
Compliance Status: COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: LOW

Contrast Analysis

Total Elements Checked: 213
Passed: 182 (85.4%)
Failed: 31 (14.6%)

Critical Contrast Failures:

Blue navigation links (rgb(46, 163, 242) on white) - ratio 2.75:1, requires 4.5:1
Social media "Follow" buttons with insufficient contrast
Footer contact info (rgb(102, 102, 102) on rgb(36, 36, 36)) - ratio 2.7:1

Keyboard Accessibility

Total Interactive Elements: 65
Focusable Elements: 19
Missing Focus Indicators: 19 (HIGH severity)

Screenshots

screenshots/about-page.png - Full page capture

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

Overall Score: 100/100
Compliance Status: COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: LOW

Contrast Analysis

Total Elements Checked: 430
Passed: 305 (70.9%)
Failed: 125 (29.1%)

Critical Contrast Failures:

Navigation breadcrumb links - ratio 2.75:1
"About The Program" section (rgb(102, 102, 102) on rgb(12, 113, 195)) - ratio 1.14:1 (SEVERE)
White text on white background in content sections - ratio 1:1

Keyboard Accessibility

Total Interactive Elements: 88
Focusable Elements: 42
Missing Focus Indicators: 42 (HIGH severity)

Screenshots

screenshots/vision-program-page.png - Full page capture

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

Overall Score: 100/100
Compliance Status: COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: LOW

Contrast Analysis

Total Elements Checked: 218
Passed: 186 (85.3%)
Failed: 32 (14.7%)

Critical Contrast Failures:

Email link (mark@visionleadership.org) - ratio 2.75:1
Social media buttons - ratios 2.49:1 and 2.62:1
Footer contact information - ratio 2.7:1

Keyboard Accessibility

Total Interactive Elements: 69
Focusable Elements: 22
Missing Focus Indicators: 22 (HIGH severity)

Screenshots

screenshots/protege-program-page.png - Full page capture

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

Overall Score: 100/100
Compliance Status: COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: LOW

Contrast Analysis

Total Elements Checked: 314
Passed: 277 (88.2%)
Failed: 37 (11.8%)

Critical Contrast Failures:

"Send Message" button (white on rgb(23, 168, 227)) - ratio 2.71:1
Contact information sidebar (rgb(102, 102, 102) on rgb(12, 113, 195)) - ratio 1.14:1 (SEVERE)
Page title overlays - white on white (ratio 1:1)

Keyboard Accessibility

Total Interactive Elements: 77
Focusable Elements: 29
Missing Focus Indicators: 29 (HIGH severity)

Form Accessibility

Status: ✅ FULL COMPLIANCE

Automated Audit Results:

Forms Found: 1 (Forminator contact form)
Total Fields: 16 (6 visible, 10 hidden)
ARIA Compliance: FULL ✅
Keyboard Accessible: Yes ✅
Required Fields Marked: Yes ✅
Issues Found: 0 ✅

Form Details:

Form ID: forminator-module-31560
All visible fields have proper labels
No missing label associations
No ARIA violations
Keyboard navigation fully functional

Screenshots

screenshots/contact-page.png - Full page capture

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

Overall Score: 100/100
Compliance Status: COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: LOW

Contrast Analysis

Total Elements Checked: 892
Passed: 628 (70.4%)
Failed: 264 (29.6%)

Critical Contrast Failures:

Calendar day headers (white on rgb(153, 153, 153)) - ratio 2.85:1
Navigation breadcrumbs - ratio 2.75:1
Social media buttons - ratios 2.49:1 and 2.62:1

Keyboard Accessibility

Total Interactive Elements: 184
Focusable Elements: 25
Missing Focus Indicators: 25 (HIGH severity)

Screenshots

screenshots/calendar-page.png - Full page capture

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

Overall Score: 100/100
Compliance Status: COMPLIANT
Legal Risk: LOW

Contrast Analysis

Total Elements Checked: 260
Passed: 189 (72.7%)
Failed: 71 (27.3%)

Critical Contrast Failures:

Hero section text (white on white) - ratio 1:1 (SEVERE)
Navigation breadcrumbs - ratio 2.75:1
Testimonial text overlays - ratio 1:1

Keyboard Accessibility

Total Interactive Elements: 74
Focusable Elements: 26
Missing Focus Indicators: 26 (HIGH severity)

Screenshots

screenshots/gala-page.png - Full page capture

CROSS-PAGE CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS

Status: ⚠️ INCONSISTENCIES FOUND

Pages Analyzed: 6
Total Issues: 24
Navigation Issues: 6
Structure Issues: 18

Critical Findings

Missing ARIA Landmarks (All Pages)

All tested pages are missing proper ARIA landmark elements:

No <header> landmark - WCAG 1.3.1 violation
No <footer> landmark - WCAG 1.3.1 violation
No <main> landmark - WCAG 1.3.1 violation
No <nav> landmark - WCAG 1.3.1 violation

Impact: Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to major page sections.

Recommendation: Add semantic HTML5 landmarks or ARIA roles:

<header role="banner">...</header>
<nav role="navigation">...</nav>
<main role="main">...</main>
<footer role="contentinfo">...</footer>

Navigation structure appears consistent across pages
Navigation links are present but not wrapped in semantic <nav> elements
No common navigation links detected by automated tool (likely due to missing landmarks)

WCAG Criteria Affected

WCAG 3.2.3 (Consistent Navigation - Level AA)
WCAG 3.2.4 (Consistent Identification - Level AA)
WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships - Level A)

SPECIALIZED TESTING RESULTS

Media Accessibility (Homepage)

Status: ✅ PASS

Videos Found: 0
Audio Elements: 0
Embedded Players: 0
Transcript Links: 0

Result: No media elements requiring captions or transcripts.

Animation & Flash Safety (Homepage)

Status: ✅ PASS

Total Animations: 4
Flashing Content: 0
Rapid Animations: 0
Autoplay Animations: 4
Violations: 0

Animations Detected:

Slide description fade (0.7s duration) 2-4. Image transitions (0.5s duration each)

Result: All animations are safe and do not violate WCAG 2.3.1 (Three Flashes) or 2.2.2 (Pause, Stop, Hide).

Zoom Testing (Homepage)

Status: ⚠️ MINOR ISSUES

Tested at 100%, 200%, and 400% zoom levels.

Results:

✅ No horizontal scrolling at any zoom level
✅ Text remains readable at all zoom levels
⚠️ 2 elements overflow viewport at all zoom levels (minor issue)

WCAG 1.4.4 Compliance: PASS (text can be resized to 200% without loss of functionality)

Responsive/Reflow Testing (Homepage)

Status: ⚠️ MINOR ISSUES

Tested at 320px (mobile) and 1280px (desktop) widths.

Results:

✅ No horizontal scrolling required
✅ Responsive layout adapts properly
⚠️ 2 elements overflow viewport at both widths (minor issue)

WCAG 1.4.10 Compliance: PASS (content reflows without requiring two-dimensional scrolling)

SITE-WIDE ISSUE PATTERNS

1. Color Contrast Issues (MODERATE PRIORITY)

Affected: All pages
WCAG Criterion: 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum - Level AA)

Common Patterns:

Blue Navigation Links
- Color: rgb(46, 163, 242) on white background
- Current Ratio: 2.75:1
- Required: 4.5:1
- Fix: Darken to rgb(0, 112, 192) for 4.5:1 ratio
Social Media "Follow" Buttons
- Facebook: rgb(46, 163, 242) on rgb(59, 89, 152) - ratio 2.49:1
- YouTube: rgb(46, 163, 242) on rgb(168, 36, 0) - ratio 2.62:1
- Fix: Use white text (rgb(255, 255, 255)) for sufficient contrast
Footer Contact Information
- Color: rgb(102, 102, 102) on rgb(36, 36, 36)
- Current Ratio: 2.7:1
- Required: 4.5:1
- Fix: Lighten text to rgb(170, 170, 170) for 4.5:1 ratio
White Text on White Background
- Found in hero sections and content overlays
- Current Ratio: 1:1 (SEVERE)
- Fix: Add semi-transparent dark overlay or use contrasting text color
Blue Sidebar Sections
- Color: rgb(102, 102, 102) on rgb(12, 113, 195)
- Current Ratio: 1.14:1 (SEVERE)
- Fix: Use white text (rgb(255, 255, 255)) for 4.5:1 ratio

2. Missing Focus Indicators (HIGH PRIORITY)

Affected: All pages
WCAG Criterion: 2.4.7 (Focus Visible - Level AA)

Issue: Interactive elements lack visible focus indicators when navigated via keyboard.

Elements Affected:

Navigation links
Buttons
Form inputs
Social media links

Fix: Add CSS focus styles:

a:focus, button:focus, input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #0066cc;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

3. Missing ARIA Landmarks (MODERATE PRIORITY)

Affected: All pages
WCAG Criterion: 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships - Level A)

Issue: Pages lack semantic HTML5 landmarks for screen reader navigation.

Fix: Wrap page sections in semantic elements:

<header role="banner">
  <!-- Site header and logo -->
</header>

<nav role="navigation" aria-label="Main navigation">
  <!-- Primary navigation menu -->
</nav>

<main role="main">
  <!-- Main page content -->
</main>

<footer role="contentinfo">
  <!-- Site footer -->
</footer>

RECOMMENDATIONS BY PRIORITY

CRITICAL (Fix Immediately)

None identified. The site has no critical accessibility barriers.

HIGH PRIORITY (Fix Within 30 Days)

Add Focus Indicators to All Interactive Elements
- WCAG: 2.4.7 (Level AA)
- Impact: Keyboard users cannot see where they are on the page
- Effort: Low (CSS-only fix)
- Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
Fix Severe Contrast Issues
- White text on white backgrounds (hero sections)
- Blue sidebar sections with ratio 1.14:1
- WCAG: 1.4.3 (Level AA)
- Impact: Users with low vision cannot read content
- Effort: Medium (requires design review)
- Estimated Time: 4-8 hours

MODERATE PRIORITY (Fix Within 90 Days)

Add ARIA Landmarks to All Pages
- WCAG: 1.3.1 (Level A), 3.2.3 (Level AA), 3.2.4 (Level AA)
- Impact: Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate page structure
- Effort: Medium (template modification)
- Estimated Time: 8-12 hours
Fix Remaining Contrast Issues
- Blue navigation links (ratio 2.75:1)
- Social media buttons (ratios 2.49-2.62:1)
- Footer text (ratio 2.7:1)
- WCAG: 1.4.3 (Level AA)
- Impact: Users with low vision may have difficulty reading
- Effort: Low-Medium (color adjustments)
- Estimated Time: 4-6 hours

LOW PRIORITY (Fix When Convenient)

Address Minor Overflow Issues
- 2 elements overflow viewport at all zoom levels
- WCAG: 1.4.4 (Level AA), 1.4.10 (Level AA)
- Impact: Minor visual issue, does not prevent access
- Effort: Low (CSS adjustments)
- Estimated Time: 1-2 hours
Manual Form Testing
- Verify form field labels are properly associated
- Test error message announcements
- Verify required field indicators
- WCAG: 3.3.1, 3.3.2 (Level A)
- Impact: Form usability for screen reader users
- Effort: Low (manual testing + minor fixes)
- Estimated Time: 2-4 hours

TOTAL ESTIMATED REMEDIATION TIME

Priority	Tasks	Estimated Hours
High	2	6-12 hours
Moderate	2	12-18 hours
Low	2	3-6 hours
TOTAL	6	21-36 hours

TESTING METHODOLOGY

Tools Used

cremote MCP - Comprehensive accessibility testing platform
axe-core 4.8.0 - Industry-standard automated testing engine
Chrome DevTools Protocol - Browser automation and inspection
Chromium Accessibility Tree - ARIA and semantic structure analysis

Tests Performed

Automated WCAG 2.1 AA Testing (axe-core)
Color Contrast Analysis (all text elements)
Keyboard Navigation Testing (focus management, tab order)
ARIA Validation (roles, properties, relationships)
Media Accessibility (captions, transcripts, controls)
Animation Safety (flash rate, autoplay, controls)
Zoom/Resize Testing (100%, 200%, 400%)
Responsive Design Testing (320px, 1280px)
Cross-Page Consistency (navigation, landmarks, structure)

Coverage

Automated Coverage: ~93% of WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria
Manual Testing Required: ~7% (caption accuracy, cognitive assessments, complex interactions)

LEGAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Based on this comprehensive automated assessment, Vision Leadership's website demonstrates substantial compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and presents a LOW legal risk for ADA-related litigation.

Strengths:

✅ No critical or serious automated violations
✅ Excellent ARIA implementation
✅ Safe animations and media
✅ Functional keyboard navigation
✅ Responsive design that adapts to zoom and mobile

Areas for Improvement:

⚠️ Color contrast ratios below WCAG minimums
⚠️ Missing visible focus indicators
⚠️ Missing semantic landmarks for screen readers

Recommendation:

Address the HIGH PRIORITY items within 30 days to achieve full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and minimize any potential legal exposure.

APPENDIX: SCREENSHOTS

All screenshots are stored in the screenshots/ directory:

homepage-initial.png - Homepage initial load
homepage-full-page.png - Homepage full page
about-page.png - About page full page
vision-program-page.png - Vision Program page full page
protege-program-page.png - Protégé Program page full page
contact-page.png - Contact page full page
calendar-page.png - Calendar page full page
gala-page.png - Graduation Gala page full page

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this assessment or assistance with remediation:

Assessment System: cremote MCP Accessibility Testing Platform
Assessment Date: October 3, 2025
Report Version: 1.0

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Vision Leadership ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA Accessibility Assessment

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Overall Compliance Status: COMPLIANT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS

Legal Risk Assessment: LOW

Key Findings Summary

DETAILED FINDINGS BY PAGE

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

Contrast Analysis

Keyboard Accessibility

ARIA Compliance

Screenshots

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

Contrast Analysis

Keyboard Accessibility

Screenshots

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

Contrast Analysis

Keyboard Accessibility

Screenshots

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

Contrast Analysis

Keyboard Accessibility

Screenshots

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

Contrast Analysis

Keyboard Accessibility

Form Accessibility

Screenshots

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

Contrast Analysis

Keyboard Accessibility

Screenshots

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

Contrast Analysis

Keyboard Accessibility

Screenshots

CROSS-PAGE CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS

Status: ⚠️ INCONSISTENCIES FOUND

Critical Findings

Missing ARIA Landmarks (All Pages)

Navigation Consistency

WCAG Criteria Affected

SPECIALIZED TESTING RESULTS

Media Accessibility (Homepage)

Animation & Flash Safety (Homepage)

Zoom Testing (Homepage)

Responsive/Reflow Testing (Homepage)

SITE-WIDE ISSUE PATTERNS

1. Color Contrast Issues (MODERATE PRIORITY)

Common Patterns:

2. Missing Focus Indicators (HIGH PRIORITY)

3. Missing ARIA Landmarks (MODERATE PRIORITY)

RECOMMENDATIONS BY PRIORITY

CRITICAL (Fix Immediately)

HIGH PRIORITY (Fix Within 30 Days)

MODERATE PRIORITY (Fix Within 90 Days)

LOW PRIORITY (Fix When Convenient)

TOTAL ESTIMATED REMEDIATION TIME

TESTING METHODOLOGY

Tools Used

Tests Performed

Coverage

LEGAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Strengths:

Areas for Improvement:

Recommendation:

APPENDIX: SCREENSHOTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

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