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Daily HHS Accessibility Report — 2026-04-03

Run ID: run-2026-04-03-106a15f111 · Status: partial · Source data: 2026-04-02 · Generated: 2026-04-03T20:01:06.775Z

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About These Reports

U.S. federal government website traffic data is publicly available at analytics.usa.gov, powered by the Digital Analytics Program (DAP) — a shared analytics service that tracks traffic across hundreds of participating federal agencies and publishes the data openly. This report focuses on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its sub-agencies, using HHS-specific traffic data from analytics.usa.gov/health-human-services.

This report measures the quality and accessibility of the top 100 most-visited HHS URLs as reported by analytics.usa.gov. Each day, Lighthouse scans are run against these URLs to measure:

Accessibility findings come from axe-core, the industry-standard accessibility testing engine embedded in Lighthouse. The axe findings surface specific WCAG violations such as missing alternative text, insufficient color contrast, and missing form labels that make government websites harder to use for people with disabilities.

Traffic data reflects daily visitor counts from analytics.usa.gov for HHS properties. URLs are ranked by page load count, ensuring the most-used HHS pages are prioritized for quality measurement.

Common Accessibility Issues (Top 10)

The following axe-core rules were most frequently violated across scanned URLs today. These patterns indicate systemic accessibility barriers present across multiple government websites.

Total axe findings today: 76 across 69 scanned URLs.

Top axe-core accessibility rule violations across scanned URLs
Rule ID Description URLs affected Disabilities Affected (hover/focus icons for estimated impact)
landmark-one-mainDocument does not have a main landmark.11Affected sites: direct.fda.gov, labels.fda.gov, nfr.cdc.gov, gudid.fda.gov, pids.cdc.gov, www.access.fda.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, art.cdc.gov, hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov, www.accessdata.fda.gov, mvps.cdc.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~86 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 8,595 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~26 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 8,595 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~189 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 8,595 affected page loads)
tabindexSome elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 09Affected sites: cdc.gov, fda.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov, search.cdc.gov, direct.fda.gov, labels.fda.gov, www.access.fda.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~10,841 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 1,084,096 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~3,252 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 1,084,096 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~23,850 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 1,084,096 affected page loads)
link-nameLinks do not have a discernible name8Affected sites: cdc.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov, purplebooksearch.fda.gov, search.cdc.gov, labels.fda.gov, pids.cdc.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, mvps.cdc.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~7,529 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 752,941 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~2,259 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 752,941 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~16,565 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 752,941 affected page loads)
target-sizeTouch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing.8Affected sites: acf.gov, wonder.cdc.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, labels.fda.gov, www.access.fda.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, cdrh-rst.fda.gov, places.cdc.govPeople with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~906 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 41,195 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~2,389 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 41,195 affected page loads)
skip-linkSkip links are not focusable.6Affected sites: cdc.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov, search.cdc.gov, pids.cdc.gov, art.cdc.gov, mvps.cdc.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~7,341 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 734,117 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~2,202 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 734,117 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~16,151 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 734,117 affected page loads)
heading-orderHeading elements are not in a sequentially-descending order6Affected sites: fda.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, pids.cdc.gov, cdrh-rst.fda.gov, heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.gov, mvps.cdc.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~3,472 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 347,221 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1,042 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 347,221 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~7,639 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 347,221 affected page loads)
labelForm elements do not have associated labels5Affected sites: direct.fda.gov, wonder.cdc.gov, labels.fda.gov, pids.cdc.gov, mvps.cdc.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~116 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 11,637 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~279 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 11,637 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~35 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 11,637 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~256 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 11,637 affected page loads)
color-contrastBackground and foreground colors do not have a sufficient contrast ratio.4Affected sites: direct.fda.gov, pids.cdc.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, poca-public.fda.govPeople with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~171 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 7,131 affected page loads) People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness). Estimated ~307 people potentially excluded (4.3% prevalence × 7,131 affected page loads)
html-has-lang`<html>` element does not have a `[lang]` attribute4Affected sites: labels.fda.gov, gudid.fda.gov, hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov, www.accessdata.fda.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 833 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 833 affected page loads) People with cognitive, learning, or language differences. Estimated ~39 people potentially excluded (4.7% prevalence × 833 affected page loads)
image-altImage elements do not have `[alt]` attributes4Affected sites: pids.cdc.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov, mvps.cdc.govPeople who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 530 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 530 affected page loads)
Human impact narratives for top issues

The following narratives describe the real-world impact of each accessibility barrier on people with disabilities. These barriers are not abstract technical failures; they prevent citizens from independently accessing government services.

landmark-one-main: Primary Content Identification

Without a main landmark, screen reader users lose their most efficient way to skip to the primary content of a government page. Every page visit requires tabbing through the entire navigation structure to reach the actual content, a significant time and effort burden that accumulates across repeated visits to government websites for citizens managing ongoing benefit cases or legal matters.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People who are deaf and rely on visual-to-text tools
  • People with motor disabilities using keyboard navigation

tabindex: Focus Order Predictability

Positive tabindex values create unpredictable focus sequences that jump around the page in ways that differ from the visual reading order. For keyboard users and screen reader users on government websites, an erratic tab order makes it difficult to reliably navigate forms and interactive content, increasing errors and the time needed to complete tasks, and creating particular frustration for users with cognitive disabilities who need a predictable, logical interaction flow.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People who are deaf using keyboard-only navigation
  • People with motor disabilities using keyboard or switch access

link-name: Link Purpose Clarity

Links without accessible names are completely useless to screen reader users who navigate government pages by jumping between links. An unnamed link could lead anywhere, and activating it unknowingly could trigger downloads, open unexpected pages, or initiate unintended processes. On government websites, unnamed links undermine the informed consent principle by preventing citizens from knowing where a link will take them.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People who are deaf and rely on visual-to-text tools
  • People with motor disabilities using keyboard navigation

target-size: Digital Motor Access

Small touch targets act as a digital gatekeeper, excluding individuals with tremors, arthritis, or limited dexterity from accessing essential services independently. These technical failures transform a routine interaction into a source of failure, stripping away the autonomy of citizens who require a frictionless, accessible interface to participate in digital life. The approximately 58 million Americans with ambulatory or self-care disabilities are disproportionately impacted by inadequate touch target sizing on government mobile websites.

Affected groups:

  • People with Parkinson's disease, arthritis, or hand tremors
  • Older adults with reduced fine motor control
  • People with motor disabilities using alternative pointing devices
  • People in situational impairment contexts (e.g., commuting, holding a child)

skip-link: Skip Link Functional Effectiveness

A skip link that points to a non-existent or non-focusable target provides no actual benefit and may confuse keyboard users who activate it and experience no apparent result. For screen reader and keyboard users on government websites with extensive navigation, a broken skip link means they must navigate through the entire repeated header every time, negating the accessibility feature entirely and creating a cruel illusion of accessibility that does not function.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People who are deaf using keyboard-only navigation
  • People with motor disabilities using keyboard navigation

heading-order: Document Structure Navigation

Screen reader users navigate complex government websites primarily through heading structure, using headings as a table of contents to jump between sections. Skipped heading levels break the logical document outline, causing confusion about the hierarchy of information and forcing users to re-read sections to understand the relationship between topics, adding significant time and effort to information-gathering tasks.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People who are deaf and rely on visual-to-text tools
  • People with motor disabilities using keyboard navigation

label: Form Field Identification

Unlabeled form fields are the most common barrier preventing blind and low-vision citizens from completing government forms. When input fields lack programmatic labels, screen reader users cannot determine what information is being requested, making it impossible to apply for benefits, file taxes, register to vote, or access virtually any government digital service that requires form input. This single failure can block an entire service interaction.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People with low vision relying on assistive technology
  • People who are deaf using keyboard navigation
  • People with motor disabilities using voice control

color-contrast: Visual Information Access

Low contrast text is one of the most pervasive barriers on government websites, rendering critical information invisible to the approximately 26 million Americans with low vision or color blindness. When agency announcements, form instructions, error messages, or legal notices are displayed in insufficient contrast, affected citizens are denied equal access to the information they need to exercise their rights and access public services.

Affected groups:

  • People with low vision including age-related vision loss
  • People who are color blind (approximately 8% of men, 0.5% of women)

html-has-lang: Language Identification

Without a language attribute, screen readers default to the user's system language settings, which may cause government content to be read in the wrong language with incorrect pronunciation. This is particularly harmful for multilingual citizens accessing government services in their non-primary language, and for users of braille displays that depend on language metadata for proper rendering.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People who are deaf and rely on visual-to-text tools
  • People with cognitive or language differences

image-alt: Visual Content Access

Images without alternative text are completely invisible to blind users and to search engines. On government websites, informational images, diagrams, infographics, and document screenshots without alt text deprive blind citizens of the same information available to sighted visitors. Critical details like emergency instructions, benefit eligibility charts, or form procedure diagrams can be entirely inaccessible, putting these citizens at a disadvantage in accessing government services and information.

Affected groups:

  • People who are blind using screen readers
  • People who are deaf and rely on visual-to-text tools
Disability icon key
Without VisionPeople who are blind or have no functional vision
Without Vision — People who are blind or have no functional vision (1.0% of U.S. population — ~3,400,000 Americans)
Limited VisionPeople with low vision who need magnification or high contrast
Limited Vision — People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast (2.4% of U.S. population — ~8,100,000 Americans)
Without Perception of ColorPeople who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness)
Without Perception of Color — People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness) (4.3% of U.S. population — ~14,500,000 Americans)
Without HearingPeople who are deaf and cannot hear audio content
Without Hearing — People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content (0.3% of U.S. population — ~1,100,000 Americans)
Limited HearingPeople with hearing loss who may struggle with audio without accommodations
Limited Hearing — People with hearing loss who may struggle with audio without accommodations (3.5% of U.S. population — ~11,900,000 Americans)
Without SpeechPeople who cannot use speech or voice-based input effectively
Without Speech — People who cannot use speech or voice-based input effectively (0.5% of U.S. population — ~1,700,000 Americans)
Limited ManipulationPeople with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity
Limited Manipulation — People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity (2.2% of U.S. population — ~7,600,000 Americans)
Limited Reach and StrengthPeople with limited reach, strength, or stamina
Limited Reach and Strength — People with limited reach, strength, or stamina (5.8% of U.S. population — ~19,600,000 Americans)
Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning AbilitiesPeople with cognitive, learning, or language differences
Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities — People with cognitive, learning, or language differences (4.7% of U.S. population — ~15,900,000 Americans)

These icons show which groups of people with disabilities are excluded by each accessibility barrier. Where page view data is available, each icon shows an estimated number of people potentially excluded (page loads for affected URLs × disability prevalence rate from U.S. Census ACS 2023). Hover over or focus an icon to see the full estimate and methodology. Icons follow the Section 508 Functional Performance Criteria and the equivalent EU EN 301 549 v3.2.1 Table B.2 categories.

Prevalence data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 1-Year Estimates, Table B18101; supplemental data from CDC, NIDCD, AFB, and NIH/NEI. U.S. population base: ~336,500,000 (2023 estimate). Reviewed annually.

See the Section 508 WCAG to FPC mapping for additional detail on how accessibility requirements map to functional needs.

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Usability Heuristics Summary

The most common accessibility violations map to Nielsen Norman Group's 10 usability heuristics. This table shows which heuristics are most affected by today's top axe-core violations, helping to identify where systemic usability barriers exist.

NN/g usability heuristics affected by today's top accessibility violations
# Heuristic Issue patterns URL violations Related axe rules
6 Recognition rather than recall 5 34 landmark-one-main, link-name, heading-order, label, color-contrast
4 Consistency and standards 4 30 landmark-one-main, link-name, heading-order, label
8 Aesthetic and minimalist design 4 24 landmark-one-main, label, color-contrast, image-alt
10 Help and documentation 4 24 landmark-one-main, label, color-contrast, image-alt
1 Visibility of system status 3 20 landmark-one-main, label, color-contrast
9 Help users recognize, diagnose, and recover from errors 3 20 landmark-one-main, label, color-contrast
7 Flexibility and efficiency of use 3 20 link-name, skip-link, heading-order
5 Error prevention 2 16 landmark-one-main, label
Heuristics with no violations today
NN/g usability heuristics with no violations in today's top 10 axe patterns
# Heuristic Issue patterns URL violations Related axe rules
2 Match between system and the real world 0 0 —
3 User control and freedom 0 0 —

Aggregate Scores

Performance
62
Accessibility
87.31
Best Practices
89
SEO
88.45

Americans Excluded by Disability Today

Based on 1,345,677 page loads across successfully scanned government URLs and U.S. disability prevalence rates from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 1-Year Estimates, Table B18101 (2023), an estimated 42,981 Americans encountered an accessibility barrier on a government website today.

Each row shows the number of people in a disability group who visited a page with at least one accessibility issue that affects their group. Prevalence rates and U.S. population estimates are derived from the American Community Survey (ACS) and supplemental sources. These figures are rough estimates intended to illustrate the scale of accessibility barriers.

Estimated Americans excluded today by disability category (2023 Census data)
Icon Disability Group (Section 508 FPC) U.S. Prevalence U.S. Population Affected Page Loads with Barriers Est. Americans Excluded Today
Limited Manipulation 2.2% ~7,600,000 1,140,000 25,253
Without Vision 1.0% ~3,400,000 1,110,000 11,157
Without Hearing 0.3% ~1,100,000 1,110,000 3,347
Limited Reach and Strength 5.8% ~19,600,000 41,195 2,389
Limited Vision 2.4% ~8,100,000 19,789 475
Without Perception of Color 4.3% ~14,500,000 7,448 320
Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities 4.7% ~15,900,000 833 39

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 1-Year Estimates, Table B18101; disability prevalence from ACS 2023 and supplemental CDC/NIDCD/NIH data. Reviewed annually.

Performance Impact on Americans

Google defines a good Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) as under 2.5 seconds and recommends pages under 1.6 MB. The figures below estimate how much extra time Americans spend waiting, and how much extra data is transferred, because government websites fall short of these benchmarks. Calculations are based on 29 successfully scanned URLs with Lighthouse timing data.

Estimated performance impact vs. Google benchmarks for government URLs scanned on April 3, 2026
Metric Estimated total (April 3, 2026) Notes
Extra time waiting (vs 2.5s LCP benchmark) 8 months, 26 daysExtra time is calculated as: for each scanned URL, max(0, actual LCP − 2.5s) × page loads. Total: 23,317,738 seconds. 23,317,738 seconds
Extra data transferred (vs 1.6 MB page weight benchmark) ~6 TB (251 copies of Wikipedia)Extra data is calculated as: for each scanned URL, max(0, actual page weight − 1.6 MB) × page loads. Across 29 URLs with weight data

LCP and page weight are measured by Lighthouse. Wikipedia copy count uses a size of 24.05 GB per Wikipedia:Size of Wikipedia. These are rough estimates based on a sample of the top government URLs by traffic. Hover or focus the estimated totals for calculation details.

Content Density (Words per Megabyte)

Words-per-Megabyte (WpM) measures how efficiently a page delivers readable content relative to its total download size. A low ratio indicates Digital Bloat—the page transfers far more data than the text it contains. Pages below 200 WpM are flagged for optimization review.

Content density for top URLs scanned on April 3, 2026 (up to 10 shown)
URL Word Count Words/MB
https://cdc.gov 242 77
https://acf.gov 246 84
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov 242 77
https://purplebooksearch.fda.gov 18,879 17,034
https://direct.fda.gov 419 202
https://wonder.cdc.gov 60 51
https://datadashboard.fda.gov 329 359
https://atsdr.cdc.gov 183 14
https://labels.fda.gov 466 492
https://shi.cdc.gov 161 29

Word counts are extracted from the page’s main article content using Mozilla Readability, which strips navigation, sidebars, and ads. Page weight is the total resource size measured by Lighthouse. Pages below 200 WpM may impose unnecessary data costs on users on metered connections.

History

Download full Lighthouse history CSV · For the average comparison, see the Comparison with Average section above.

Daily aggregate Lighthouse scores (14 most-recent days)
DatePerformanceAccessibilityBest PracticesSEO

Top URLs by Traffic (Scanned)

Showing up to 69 highest-traffic HHS URLs from the latest available analytics.usa.gov data in this run.

Note: CWV = Core Web Vitals (measures page loading performance including Largest Contentful Paint, Cumulative Layout Shift, and Interaction to Next Paint). Lighthouse scores are 0–100 (higher is better). The Accessibility / Important column shows the Lighthouse accessibility score; if Critical or Serious axe findings exist the count appears after the slash (e.g. 94 / 2). Click Details (N) to view WCAG accessibility findings for each URL.

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Top government URLs by daily traffic with Lighthouse scan results
Lighthouse accessibility score (0–100). If any Critical or Serious axe findings exist, the count is shown after the slash (e.g. 94 / 2). Axe details Technologies
https://cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 693666 poor 69 / 58 daysTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 7.2s LCP × 693,666 page loads. 91 / 2 100 85 USWDS 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 342982 poor 51 / 233 daysTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 58.6s LCP × 342,982 page loads. 95 / 1 100 100 4 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Digital Analytics Program, Google Ads
https://accessdata.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 168865 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://acf.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 32099 poor 52 / 3 daysTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 8.4s LCP × 32,099 page loads. 97 / 1 92 83 Drupal 6 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Digital Analytics Program, Google Ads, unpkg CDN, Google Fonts
https://wwwnc.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 27072 poor 66 / 4 daysTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 14.0s LCP × 27,072 page loads. 91 / 2 100 85 USWDS 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://purplebooksearch.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 18416 poor 66 / 12 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 2.4s LCP × 18,416 page loads. 96 / 1 92 91 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://search.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 12953 poor 67 / 41 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 11.4s LCP × 12,953 page loads. 91 / 2 96 85 USWDS 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://wwwn.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 12569 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://access.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 9166 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://direct.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 6602 poor 54 / 22 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 12.2s LCP × 6,602 page loads. 84 / 3 77 82 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://hfpappexternal.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 5246 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://wonder.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 4379 needs improvement 71 / 5 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 3.8s LCP × 4,379 page loads. 88 / 3 96 83 USWDS 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://icd10cmtool.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 4338 unknown — — — —
https://gis.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 4260 unknown — — — —
https://datadashboard.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 3779 poor 41 / 7 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 7.1s LCP × 3,779 page loads. 81 / 1 100 100 3 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, Google Ads
https://atsdr.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 3683 poor 68 / 24 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 23.3s LCP × 3,683 page loads. 95 / 2 100 92 USWDS 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://archive.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 3404 unknown — — — —
https://npin.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 3397 unknown — — — —
https://tools.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 3042 unknown — — — —
https://www.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 1715 unknown — — — —
https://precision.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 1599 unknown — — — —
https://blogs.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 1352 unknown — — — —
https://ndc.services.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 1331 unknown — — — —
https://reach.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 1315 unknown — — — —
https://www2a.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 1294 unknown — — — —
https://gettested.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 963 unknown — — — —
https://jobs.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 792 unknown — — — —
https://wisqars.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 699 unknown — — — —
https://vaccines.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 677 unknown — — — —
https://ephtracking.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 651 unknown — — — —
https://thecommunityguide.org 607 unknown — — — —
https://selectagents.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 538 unknown — — — —
https://vetoviolence.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 515 unknown — — — —
https://phgkb.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 505 unknown — — — —
https://phinvads.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 502 unknown — — — —
https://millionhearts.hhs.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 434 unknown — — — —
https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 431 unknown — — — —
https://nationaldppcsc.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 410 unknown — — — —
https://ncsacw.acf.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 383 unknown — — — —
https://labels.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 379 poor 80 / 27 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 4.3s LCP × 379 page loads. 65 / 5 65 91 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://www2.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 364 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://nfr.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 357 poor 33 / 1 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 14.3s LCP × 357 page loads. 97 92 83 5 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, Google Ads, YouTube, Google Fonts
https://shi.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 327 poor 43 / 3 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 28.8s LCP × 327 page loads. 100 77 100 3 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, cdnjs
https://gudid.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 311 poor 59 / 39 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 7.5s LCP × 311 page loads. 87 / 1 92 91
https://nccd.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 297 unknown — — — —
https://yrbs-explorer.services.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 281 unknown — — — —
https://youthonline.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 260 unknown — — — —
https://pids.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 221 poor 64 / 28 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 7.7s LCP × 221 page loads. 63 / 4 42 77 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics
https://cwpm.acf.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 204 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://www.access.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 199 poor 72 / 30 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 9.1s LCP × 199 page loads. 82 / 3 77 90 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://hivrisk.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 178 poor 54 / 1 hoursTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 25.7s LCP × 178 page loads. 70 / 7 69 85 WordPress 4 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, cdnjs, Google Fonts
https://timp-ccid.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 164 poor 66 / 15 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 5.6s LCP × 164 page loads. 100 100 83 3 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, Google Fonts
https://mpris.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 156 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://dnpao-dtm.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 155 poor 54 / 20 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 7.9s LCP × 155 page loads. 100 100 83 3 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, unpkg CDN
https://art.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 149 poor 54 / 18 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 7.3s LCP × 149 page loads. 97 96 100 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://poca-public.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 130 poor 51 / 32 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 14.8s LCP × 130 page loads. 96 / 1 96 82 3 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, Google Fonts
https://cdrh-rst.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 118 needs improvement 85 / 7 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 3.4s LCP × 118 page loads. 92 / 2 96 92 Drupal 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://contact.preprod.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 113 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://nchsdata.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 113 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://dprpdataportal.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 96 poor 37 / 13 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 8.4s LCP × 96 page loads. 100 96 100 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://oasis.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 93 unknown — — — —
https://data.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 92 unknown — — — —
https://hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 75 needs improvement 94 / 4 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 3.1s LCP × 75 page loads. 69 / 2 85 82
https://finddoxypep.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 71 needs improvement 79 / 3 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 2.8s LCP × 71 page loads. 100 100 100 USWDS 3 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Digital Analytics Program
https://www.accessdata.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 68 good 100 / 1 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 0.9s LCP × 68 page loads. 50 / 2 88 80
https://fissweb.fda.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 67 unknown 0 0 0 0
https://heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 65 poor 32 / 31 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 28.6s LCP × 65 page loads. 88 / 3 92 83 3 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program, jsDelivr CDN
https://places.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 64 poor 68 / 3 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 3.2s LCP × 64 page loads. 97 / 1 100 100 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Digital Analytics Program
https://mvps.cdc.govDepartment of Health and Human Services 56 poor 68 / 4 minutesTotal time users spent waiting for this page to load: 4.6s LCP × 56 page loads. 70 / 3 65 77 2 3rd-partyThird-party services: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics

Detected Technologies

Technology signals detected from the network requests loaded by each scanned URL. CMS detection identifies WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla from characteristic asset paths. USWDS detection identifies use of the U.S. Web Design System.

CMS platform counts across 39 successfully scanned URLs
CMSURLsShare
Drupal2Sites: acf.gov, cdrh-rst.fda.gov5%
WordPress1Sites: hivrisk.cdc.gov3%

USWDS detected on 6 of 39 scanned URLs (15%).

Third-Party JavaScript Services

Third-party scripts detected from network requests loaded by scanned pages. These services may affect page performance, user privacy, and security posture.

6 services marked tracking send user data to third-party servers and may have privacy implications for site visitors.

Third-party services detected across 39 successfully scanned URLs
Service Category URLs Share Privacy Size (avg / total)
Google Analytics analytics 26Sites: acf.gov, art.cdc.gov, atsdr.cdc.gov, cdc.gov, cdrh-rst.fda.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, direct.fda.gov, dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov, dprpdataportal.cdc.gov, fda.gov, finddoxypep.cdc.gov, heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, labels.fda.gov, mvps.cdc.gov, nfr.cdc.gov, pids.cdc.gov, places.cdc.gov, poca-public.fda.gov, purplebooksearch.fda.gov, search.cdc.gov, shi.cdc.gov, timp-ccid.fda.gov, wonder.cdc.gov, www.access.fda.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov 67% tracking 214 KB (234.4 GB total)
Digital Analytics Program analytics 24Sites: acf.gov, art.cdc.gov, atsdr.cdc.gov, cdc.gov, cdrh-rst.fda.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, direct.fda.gov, dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov, dprpdataportal.cdc.gov, fda.gov, finddoxypep.cdc.gov, heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, labels.fda.gov, nfr.cdc.gov, places.cdc.gov, poca-public.fda.gov, purplebooksearch.fda.gov, search.cdc.gov, shi.cdc.gov, timp-ccid.fda.gov, wonder.cdc.gov, www.access.fda.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov 62% 8 KB (9.0 GB total)
Google Fonts fonts 5Sites: acf.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, nfr.cdc.gov, poca-public.fda.gov, timp-ccid.fda.gov 13% tracking 78 KB (2.5 GB total)
Google Ads advertising 4Sites: acf.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, fda.gov, nfr.cdc.gov 10% tracking 635 B (229.6 MB total)
Google Tag Manager analytics 3Sites: acf.gov, fda.gov, finddoxypep.cdc.gov 8% tracking 131 KB (46.7 GB total)
unpkg CDN cdn 2Sites: acf.gov, dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov 5% 11 KB (344.2 MB total)
cdnjs cdn 2Sites: hivrisk.cdc.gov, shi.cdc.gov 5% 44 KB (21.9 MB total)
Adobe Analytics analytics 2Sites: mvps.cdc.gov, pids.cdc.gov 5% tracking 2 KB (552 KB total)
YouTube social 1Sites: nfr.cdc.gov 3% tracking 113 KB (39.4 MB total)
jsDelivr CDN cdn 1Sites: heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.gov 3% 28 KB (1.8 MB total)

Accessibility Statements (M-24-08)

OMB Memorandum M-24-08 requires each federal agency to publish a digital accessibility statement that includes contact information for accessibility issues, known limitations, and a link to the agency Section 508 program page.

11 of 39 domains (28%) checked have a detectable accessibility statement at a standard URL path.

Accessibility statement detection results for 39 checked domains
Domain Status Statement URL
acf.gov ✓ Found https://acf.gov/accessibility
art.cdc.gov ✓ Found https://art.cdc.gov/accessibility
dprpdataportal.cdc.gov ✓ Found https://dprpdataportal.cdc.gov/accessibility
fda.gov ✓ Found https://fda.gov/accessibility
heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.gov ✓ Found https://heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.gov/accessibility
mvps.cdc.gov ✓ Found https://mvps.cdc.gov/accessibility
pids.cdc.gov ✓ Found https://pids.cdc.gov/accessibility
poca-public.fda.gov ✓ Found https://poca-public.fda.gov/accessibility
shi.cdc.gov ✓ Found https://shi.cdc.gov/accessibility
timp-ccid.fda.gov ✓ Found https://timp-ccid.fda.gov/accessibility
www.access.fda.gov ✓ Found https://www.access.fda.gov/accessibility
access.fda.gov ✗ Not found
accessdata.fda.gov ✗ Not found
atsdr.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
cdc.gov ✗ Not found
cdrh-rst.fda.gov ✗ Not found
contact.preprod.fda.gov ✗ Not found
cwpm.acf.gov ✗ Not found
datadashboard.fda.gov ✗ Not found
direct.fda.gov ✗ Not found
dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
finddoxypep.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
fissweb.fda.gov ✗ Not found
gudid.fda.gov ✗ Not found
hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov ✗ Not found
hfpappexternal.fda.gov ✗ Not found
hivrisk.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
labels.fda.gov ✗ Not found
mpris.fda.gov ✗ Not found
nchsdata.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
nfr.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
places.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
purplebooksearch.fda.gov ✗ Not found
search.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
wonder.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
www.accessdata.fda.gov ✗ Not found
www2.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
wwwn.cdc.gov ✗ Not found
wwwnc.cdc.gov ✗ Not found

OMB Memorandum M-17-06 and the 21st Century IDEA Act require federal agency public websites to provide links to a Privacy Policy, Contact page, and FOIA page. These were among the compliance criteria benchmarked by the performance.gov federal website performance initiative (no longer active, but the underlying requirements remain in force).

12 of 39 domains (31%) have all three required link types detectable at standard URL paths.

Required federal link detection results for 39 checked domains
Link Type Policy Domains with Link Missing Domains
Privacy Policy OMB M-03-22 / M-17-06 13 / 39 (33%) access.fda.gov, accessdata.fda.gov, cdrh-rst.fda.gov, contact.preprod.fda.gov, cwpm.acf.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, direct.fda.gov, dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov, finddoxypep.cdc.gov, fissweb.fda.gov, gudid.fda.gov, hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov, hfpappexternal.fda.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, labels.fda.gov, mpris.fda.gov, nchsdata.cdc.gov, nfr.cdc.gov, places.cdc.gov, purplebooksearch.fda.gov, search.cdc.gov, wonder.cdc.gov, www.accessdata.fda.gov, www2.cdc.gov, wwwn.cdc.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov
Contact Page OMB M-17-06 14 / 39 (36%) access.fda.gov, accessdata.fda.gov, contact.preprod.fda.gov, cwpm.acf.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, direct.fda.gov, dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov, finddoxypep.cdc.gov, fissweb.fda.gov, gudid.fda.gov, hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov, hfpappexternal.fda.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, labels.fda.gov, mpris.fda.gov, nchsdata.cdc.gov, nfr.cdc.gov, places.cdc.gov, purplebooksearch.fda.gov, search.cdc.gov, wonder.cdc.gov, www.accessdata.fda.gov, www2.cdc.gov, wwwn.cdc.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov
FOIA Page 5 U.S.C. 552 12 / 39 (31%) access.fda.gov, accessdata.fda.gov, atsdr.cdc.gov, cdrh-rst.fda.gov, contact.preprod.fda.gov, cwpm.acf.gov, datadashboard.fda.gov, direct.fda.gov, dnpao-dtm.cdc.gov, finddoxypep.cdc.gov, fissweb.fda.gov, gudid.fda.gov, hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov, hfpappexternal.fda.gov, hivrisk.cdc.gov, labels.fda.gov, mpris.fda.gov, nchsdata.cdc.gov, nfr.cdc.gov, places.cdc.gov, purplebooksearch.fda.gov, search.cdc.gov, wonder.cdc.gov, www.accessdata.fda.gov, www2.cdc.gov, wwwn.cdc.gov, wwwnc.cdc.gov

Section 508: Legal Requirements vs. Best Practices

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act was enacted in 1998 and requires U.S. federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The technical standards were significantly updated through the ICT Accessibility Standards refresh, which became effective in January 2018 — the same year Apple celebrated the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. That refresh incorporated WCAG 2.0 Level AA (published in 2008) as the baseline for web content.

The web has changed dramatically since then. What agencies are legally required to meet today is built on a standard from 2008 — the same era as the original iPhone. Agencies should treat WCAG 2.0 AA as the floor, not the ceiling.

Legal Requirement

WCAG 2.0 Level AA (published 2008)

Referenced by the Section 508 ICT Standards refresh (effective 2018). Agencies must meet these 38 success criteria to satisfy their Section 508 obligations for web content.

  • Text alternatives for non-text content
  • Captions and audio descriptions for multimedia
  • Keyboard accessibility and focus management
  • Minimum color contrast (4.5:1 for normal text)
  • No seizure-inducing content
  • Consistent navigation and labeling
  • Error identification and correction

Section 508 web content requirements (E205)

Best Practices

WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA (published 2018 and 2023)

These later versions add criteria that reflect how the web actually works today — mobile devices, cognitive accessibility, and modern authentication patterns — and are strongly recommended for any agency aiming to serve all Americans. The US Federal Government is one of the last to use the legacy WCAG 2.0 AA Standard, as it was developed ~2 decades ago.

  • WCAG 2.1 (2018): 17 new criteria for mobile, low vision, and cognitive accessibility
  • WCAG 2.2 (2023): 9 more criteria for authentication and cognitive tasks, removing the outdated "Parsing" criterion
  • W3C now recommends WCAG 2.2 as the current normative standard for new and updated content

What is new in WCAG 2.2 · WCAG 2.2 specification

The scores and findings in this report are based on automated checks aligned with WCAG 2.x rules surfaced by axe-core. Passing automated checks is necessary but not sufficient: manual testing with assistive technologies is required to verify true conformance and to catch barriers that automation cannot detect.

Take Action

Today's scan identified 76 accessibility barriers across the most-visited U.S. government websites, affecting an estimated 42,981 Americans with disabilities. Here is how you can help.

https://cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 91

Axe findings: 3

Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-3e7fec37

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~6,937 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~2,081 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~15,261 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-2428d6f9

Element path: nav.mobile-navbar > div.mobile-navbar_top > div.d-flex > a#cdc-mobile-search-toggle

Snippet:

<a id="cdc-mobile-search-toggle" class="nav-link" href="#" aria-controls="cdc-mobile-search-form">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
Skip links are not focusable. (rule: skip-link) HHS-b3698d5b

Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~6,937 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~2,081 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~15,261 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-d7fc04fe

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#headerSearch" tabindex="2">

Label: Skip to search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • No skip link target
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-6eb16f7d

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~6,937 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~2,081 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~15,261 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 693,666 affected page loads)

Affected elements (3):

Element 1 HHS-2b0faadb

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#content" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip to site content

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-2b0faadb

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#headerSearch" tabindex="2">

Label: Skip to search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-3994b993

Element path: div#hero-carousel > div.carousel-indicators > div.carousel-indicators-wrapper > button#animation-toggle

Snippet:

<button id="animation-toggle" aria-pressed="true" tabindex="3">

Label: Pause carousel

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 95

Axe findings: 2

Heading elements are not in a sequentially-descending order (rule: heading-order) HHS-ecc5de53

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~3,430 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 342,982 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1,029 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 342,982 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~7,546 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 342,982 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-b98a7353

Element path: div.fda-ft-container > div.fda-ft-heading > div.fda-ft-heading-text > h3.fda-ft-heading-title

Snippet:

<h3 class="fda-ft-heading-title">

Label: Featured Topics

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Heading order invalid
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-4d2e97e5

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~3,430 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 342,982 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1,029 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 342,982 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~7,546 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 342,982 affected page loads)

Affected elements (3):

Element 1 HHS-16ddb43c

Element path: div#quicklinks > ul.list-inline > li > a.btn

Snippet:

<a href="#main-content" class="btn btn-default margin-top-3" tabindex="1" data-once="download-role-button lang-fix-multilingual">

Label: Skip to main content

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-16ddb43c

Element path: div#quicklinks > ul.list-inline > li > a.btn

Snippet:

<a href="#search-form" class="btn btn-default margin-top-3" tabindex="1" data-once="download-role-button lang-fix-multilingual">

Label: Skip to FDA Search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-16ddb43c

Element path: div#quicklinks > ul.list-inline > li > a.btn

Snippet:

<a href="#footer" class="btn btn-default margin-top-3" tabindex="1" data-once="download-role-button lang-fix-multilingual">

Label: Skip to footer links

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://acf.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 97

Axe findings: 1

Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-94089b69

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~706 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 32,099 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~1,862 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 32,099 affected page loads)

Affected elements (8):

Element 1 HHS-efcd21d8

Element path: div.col-md-6 > div.carousel_slide_text_wrapper > p.paragraph_end_link > a.disclaimer_link

Snippet:

<a href="/disclaimers" class="disclaimer_link">

Label: Visit disclaimer page

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (14px by 25.6px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 20.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-c0b3ae90

Element path: li > ul > li > a.external

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.hhs.gov" class="external" target="_blank">

Label: HHS.gov

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size because it is partially obscured (smallest space is 59.4px by 19.2px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 15.8px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-c0b3ae90

Element path: li > ul > li > a.external

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.grants.gov" class="external" target="_blank">

Label: Grants.gov

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size because it is partially obscured (smallest space is 70.2px by 19.2px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 15.8px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-c0b3ae90

Element path: li > ul > li > a.external

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/" class="external" target="_blank">

Label: USAJobs.gov

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size because it is partially obscured (smallest space is 81.8px by 19.2px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 16px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-c0b3ae90

Element path: li > ul > li > a.external

Snippet:

<a href="https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/" class="external" target="_blank">

Label: Report Fraud

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size because it is partially obscured (smallest space is 81.7px by 19.2px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 6 HHS-4e6001ad

Element path: li > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/accessibility">

Label: Accessibility

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size because it is partially obscured (smallest space is 61.2px by 19.2px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 13.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 7 HHS-4e6001ad

Element path: li > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/about/acf-policies/no-fear-act">

Label: No FEAR Act

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size because it is partially obscured (smallest space is 60.6px by 19.2px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 8.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 8 HHS-4e6001ad

Element path: li > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/foia">

Label: FOIA

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (23.5px by 25px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19.2px instead of at least 24px.

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 91

Axe findings: 3

Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-a1e74b24

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~271 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~81 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~596 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-39eea2eb

Element path: nav.mobile-navbar > div.mobile-navbar_top > div.d-flex > a#cdc-mobile-search-toggle

Snippet:

<a id="cdc-mobile-search-toggle" class="nav-link" href="#" aria-controls="cdc-mobile-search-form">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
Skip links are not focusable. (rule: skip-link) HHS-7c38a66b

Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~271 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~81 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~596 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-8e6c4134

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#headerSearch" tabindex="2">

Label: Skip to search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • No skip link target
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-4cec813a

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~271 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~81 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~596 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 27,072 affected page loads)

Affected elements (3):

Element 1 HHS-48ef9353

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#content" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip to site content

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-48ef9353

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#headerSearch" tabindex="2">

Label: Skip to search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-17085016

Element path: div#hero-carousel > div.carousel-indicators > div.carousel-indicators-wrapper > button#animation-toggle

Snippet:

<button id="animation-toggle" aria-pressed="true" tabindex="3">

Label: Pause carousel

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

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https://purplebooksearch.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 96

Axe findings: 1

Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-58d3496c

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~184 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 18,416 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~55 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 18,416 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~405 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 18,416 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-5a91f6c5

Element path: header > div.header > div.container > a.header-link

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/" class="header-link">

Label: FDA Logo

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute

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https://search.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 91

Axe findings: 3

Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-2c49319e

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~130 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~39 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~285 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-6a8b8d14

Element path: nav.mobile-navbar > div.mobile-navbar_top > div.d-flex > a#cdc-mobile-search-toggle

Snippet:

<a id="cdc-mobile-search-toggle" class="nav-link" href="#" aria-controls="cdc-mobile-search-form">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
Skip links are not focusable. (rule: skip-link) HHS-eb939ffa

Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~130 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~39 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~285 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-7440f570

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#headerSearch" tabindex="2">

Label: Skip to search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • No skip link target
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-7e879e52

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~130 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~39 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~285 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 12,953 affected page loads)

Affected elements (3):

Element 1 HHS-27a225d3

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#content" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip to site content

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-27a225d3

Element path: body.cdc-post-type--cdc-homepage > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#headerSearch" tabindex="2">

Label: Skip to search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-5e3dba9c

Element path: div#hero-carousel > div.carousel-indicators > div.carousel-indicators-wrapper > button#animation-toggle

Snippet:

<button id="animation-toggle" aria-pressed="true" tabindex="3">

Label: Pause carousel

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

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https://direct.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 84

Axe findings: 4

Background and foreground colors do not have a sufficient contrast ratio. (rule: color-contrast) HHS-4c09f841

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Disabilities affected: People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~158 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness). Estimated ~284 people potentially excluded (4.3% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-fff8fa8b

Element path: tbody > tr > td > input#P101_LOGIN

Snippet:

<input type="button" onclick="SubmitClick();" value="Login" class="btn-red disable-on-submit" style="width: 215px; min-width: 85%; margin-top: 28px; border-radius: 10px;" id="P101_LOGIN" autocomplete="off">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #da4f49, font size: 9.0pt (12px), font weight: bold). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
Form elements do not have associated labels (rule: label) HHS-8021544f

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~66 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~158 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~20 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~145 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads)

Affected elements (2):

Element 1 HHS-15ba1d86

Element path: td.disclaimer > div#P101_AGREE > div.apex-item-option > input#P101_AGREE_0

Snippet:

<input type="checkbox" id="P101_AGREE_0" name="P101_AGREE" data-display="" value="Y" autocomplete="off">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Form element has explicit <label> that is hidden
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element has no placeholder attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 2 HHS-13b027a6

Element path: tbody > tr > td > input#P_HP_NAME

Snippet:

<input type="text" id="P_HP_NAME" name="P_HP_NAME" class="text_field apex-item-text apex-hp" style="position: absolute !important; left: -99999px !important;" value="" size="30" autocomplete="off">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element has no placeholder attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-2f59774b

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~66 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~20 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~145 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads)

Affected elements (4):

Element 1 HHS-0229a1eb

Element path: tbody > tr > td > label#P101_USERNAME_LABEL

Snippet:

<label style="font-weight:bold;" class="even_width" for="P101_USERNAME" id="P101_USERNAME_LABEL" tabindex="999">

Label: Username:

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-3c1b64cc

Element path: tbody > tr > td > label#P101_PASSWORD_LABEL

Snippet:

<label style="font-weight:bold;" class="even_width" for="P101_PASSWORD" id="P101_PASSWORD_LABEL" tabindex="999">

Label: Password:

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-91bdeb2a

Element path: tbody > tr > td.disclaimer > label#P101_AGREE_LABEL

Snippet:

<label style="font-weight:bold;" class="even_width" for="P101_AGREE" id="P101_AGREE_LABEL" tabindex="999">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 4 HHS-cea4f63e

Element path: tbody > tr > td > label#P101_SEPARATOR_LABEL

Snippet:

<label style="font-weight:bold;" class="even_width" for="P101_SEPARATOR" id="P101_SEPARATOR_LABEL" tabindex="999">

Label: OR

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-14fd32de

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~66 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~20 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~145 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 6,602 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-14a7bd88

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:htmldb="http://htmldb.oracle.com" xmlns:apex="http://apex.oracle.com" data-useragent="Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 11; moto g power (2022)) AppleWebKit/537.36 (K…">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

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https://wonder.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 88

Axe findings: 3

Buttons do not have an accessible name (rule: button-name) HHS-2a5d99ee

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~44 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~13 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-faacb845

Element path: div.col > div.wonder > div.wonder-notif > button.wonder-btn-close

Snippet:

<button class="wonder-btn-close" onclick="hideElements('.wonder-notif')">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have inner text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Form elements do not have associated labels (rule: label) HHS-68222e9d

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~44 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~105 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~13 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~96 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-fbbae705

Element path: nav > div.nav-section-home > form#wel-form > input#wel-search-field

Snippet:

<input id="wel-search-field" type="text" name="S__search1" maxlength="100" value="">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element has no placeholder attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-41171ca9

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~96 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~254 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 4,379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (6):

Element 1 HHS-58a7f519

Element path: li > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/fetal.html">

Label: Fetal Deaths

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (65.3px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-58a7f519

Element path: li > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/lbd.html">

Label: Infant Deaths

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (70.4px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-58a7f519

Element path: li > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/nasa-insolar.html">

Label: Daily Sunlight

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (76.2px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 23.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-58a7f519

Element path: li > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/nasa-precipitation.html">

Label: Daily Precipitation

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (98.6px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 23.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-a0e76c3c

Element path: div.wel-column > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/wonder/outside/nndss-tables.html">

Label: NNDSS Annual Tables

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (120.2px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18px instead of at least 24px.

Element 6 HHS-a0e76c3c

Element path: div.wel-column > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/wonder/outside/nndss-tables.html">

Label: NNDSS Weekly Tables

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (121.8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18px instead of at least 24px.

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https://datadashboard.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 81

Axe findings: 3

Heading elements are not in a sequentially-descending order (rule: heading-order) HHS-08dfb35c

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~38 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 3,779 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~11 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 3,779 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~83 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 3,779 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-4f0dcbe0

Element path: div#fdaFooter > div.row > div.col-xs-12 > h6.icon-email

Snippet:

<h6 class="icon-email">

Label: Contact

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Heading order invalid
`[user-scalable="no"]` is used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element or the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is less than 5. (rule: meta-viewport) HHS-d8012402

Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.

Disabilities affected: People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~91 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 3,779 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-f7deea39

Element path: head > meta

Snippet:

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1,maximum-scale=1,minimum-scale=1,user-sc…">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • user-scalable=no on <meta> tag disables zooming on mobile devices
Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-9bd59b3f

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~83 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 3,779 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~219 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 3,779 affected page loads)

Affected elements (5):

Element 1 HHS-fa1bd2aa

Element path: div.col-sm-12 > div.col-xs-5 > div.col-xs-12 > a#fb1

Snippet:

<a id="fb1" href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/about-website/internet-accessibility" target="_blank">

Label: Accessibility (Opens in new window)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (83.6px by 20px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 17.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-be7b8177

Element path: div.col-sm-12 > div.col-xs-5 > div.col-xs-12 > a#fb3

Snippet:

<a id="fb3" href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda" target="_blank">

Label: About FDA (Opens in new window)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (75px by 20px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 17.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-4947ad64

Element path: div.col-sm-12 > div.col-xs-5 > div.col-xs-12 > a#fb4

Snippet:

<a id="fb4" href="https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/freedom-information" target="_blank">

Label: FOIA (Opens in new window)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (33.8px by 20px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 17.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-47dd39ce

Element path: div.col-sm-12 > div.col-xs-7 > div.col-xs-12 > a#fb5

Snippet:

<a id="fb5" href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/jobs-and-training-fda/no-fear-act" target="_blank">

Label: No FEAR Act (Opens in new window)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (87.4px by 20px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 17.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-ef7a0e20

Element path: div.col-sm-12 > div.col-xs-7 > div.col-xs-12 > a#fb7

Snippet:

<a id="fb7" href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/about-website/website-policies" target="_blank">

Label: Website Policies (Opens in new window)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (110.4px by 20px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 17.2px instead of at least 24px.

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https://atsdr.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 95

Axe findings: 2

Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` are missing some or all of those required children. (rule: aria-required-children) HHS-7bbd9787

Some ARIA parent roles must contain specific child roles to perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about roles and required children elements.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~37 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 3,683 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~11 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 3,683 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~81 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 3,683 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-eee4cdc1

Element path: header.container-fluid > div.container > div.cdc-header-mobile > div.dropdown-menu

Snippet:

<div class="dropdown-menu cdc-mobile-menu" role="menu" aria-labelledby="mobileDropDownButton">

Label: For Everyone About ATSDR A-Z Index Annual Reports ATSDR's Impact on Public Heal…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has children which are not allowed: a[tabindex], button[tabindex], ul[tabindex]
Elements with visible text labels do not have matching accessible names. (rule: label-content-name-mismatch) HHS-4ef6f1c3

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~37 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 3,683 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~88 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 3,683 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~11 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 3,683 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~81 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 3,683 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-353ff3e9

Element path: div.row > div.col-lg-3 > h2 > a.cdc-footer__super-title

Snippet:

<a href="/index.html" class="cdc-footer__super-title" aria-label="Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry">

Label: ATSDR 

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Text inside the element is not included in the accessible name

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https://labels.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 65

Axe findings: 6

`<html>` element does not have a `[lang]` attribute (rule: html-has-lang) HHS-2e5ce04d

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People with cognitive, learning, or language differences. Estimated ~18 people potentially excluded (4.7% prevalence × 379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-699264ce

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:addthis="http://www.addthis.com/help/api-spec">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • The <html> element does not have a lang attribute
Form elements do not have associated labels (rule: label) HHS-00bfc9dd

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~9 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-3a467bfc

Element path: div#fda-rightmast > div#search-form > form#search_form > input#query

Snippet:

<input accesskey="4" type="text" name="s" id="query" autocomplete="off" class="usagov-search-autocomplete">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Form element has explicit <label> that is hidden
Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-ae586f1f

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-73a3eac8

Element path: div#content > span#user_provided > p > a

Snippet:

<a href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm142438.htm">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-9ad6d2f4

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (4):

Element 1 HHS-89b39145

Element path: body > div.quicklinks > a.quicklinks

Snippet:

<a href="#main" accesskey="2" class="quicklinks" tabindex="1">

Label: Quick Links: Skip to main page content

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-89b39145

Element path: body > div.quicklinks > a.quicklinks

Snippet:

<a href="#search_form" class="quicklinks" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip to Search

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-89b39145

Element path: body > div.quicklinks > a.quicklinks

Snippet:

<a href="#fda-topmenu-home" class="quicklinks" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip to Topics Menu

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 4 HHS-89b39145

Element path: body > div.quicklinks > a.quicklinks

Snippet:

<a href="#footer" class="quicklinks" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip to Common Links

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0
Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-7d66dd2a

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~22 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (15):

Element 1 HHS-253ccdac

Element path: div#page-tools > ul.list-horizontal > li > a#font-size-decrease

Snippet:

<a id="font-size-decrease" href="#">

Label: Decrease font size

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (5px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 0.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-7a534ee6

Element path: div#page-tools > ul.list-horizontal > li > a#font-size-standard

Snippet:

<a id="font-size-standard" href="#">

Label: Return font size to normal

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 0.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-43a85ff2

Element path: div#page-tools > ul.list-horizontal > li > a#font-size-increase

Snippet:

<a id="font-size-increase" href="#">

Label: Increase font size

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (11px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 6.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-be507d31

Element path: div#masthead-links > ul.list-horizontal > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/interactive-media">

Label: Follow FDA

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (52.2px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 11px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-9d974256

Element path: div#masthead-links > ul.list-horizontal > li.last > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-en-espanol">

Label: En Español

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (51.7px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 11px instead of at least 24px.

Element 6 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/combination-products">

Label: Combination Products

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (106.7px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 16.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 7 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/advisory-committees">

Label: Advisory Committees

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (102.3px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 16.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 8 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/Science-Research">

Label: Science & Research

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (95.2px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 16.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 9 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/Regulatory-Information">

Label: Regulatory Information

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (109.5px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 10 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response">

Label: Emergency Preparedness

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (122.3px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 11 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/international-programs">

Label: International Programs

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (109px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 12 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-invest…">

Label: Inspections/Compliance

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (114.5px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 17px instead of at least 24px.

Element 13 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/federal-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-officials">

Label: State & Local Officials

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (105.1px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 17px instead of at least 24px.

Element 14 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/consumers">

Label: Consumers

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (54.8px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18.8px instead of at least 24px.

Element 15 HHS-ff7f5fbe

Element path: div > ul.list-no-bullets > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/industry">

Label: Industry

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (39.3px by 11px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 18.8px instead of at least 24px.
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-075746c0

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 379 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 379 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-011bcf87

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:addthis="http://www.addthis.com/help/api-spec">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://nfr.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 97

Axe findings: 1

Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-91492102

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 357 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 357 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 357 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-c9714ee2

Element path: html.dj_webkit

Snippet:

<html class="dj_webkit dj_chrome dj_android dj_contentbox" lang="en-US">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://gudid.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 87

Axe findings: 2

`<html>` element does not have a `[lang]` attribute (rule: html-has-lang) HHS-4382f890

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 311 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 311 affected page loads) People with cognitive, learning, or language differences. Estimated ~15 people potentially excluded (4.7% prevalence × 311 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-f4f8ebae

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html>

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • The <html> element does not have a lang attribute
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-829b1d1c

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 311 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 311 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~7 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 311 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-64eff965

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html>

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://pids.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 63

Axe findings: 7

Background and foreground colors do not have a sufficient contrast ratio. (rule: color-contrast) HHS-c57b96c9

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Disabilities affected: People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness). Estimated ~10 people potentially excluded (4.3% prevalence × 221 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-02e4ed90

Element path: div#content-container > div#content > p#warning > font

Snippet:

<font color="red">

Label: Warning:

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 3.5 (foreground color: #ff0000, background color: #f0f0f0, font size: 10.5pt (14px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
Heading elements are not in a sequentially-descending order (rule: heading-order) HHS-1f19addf

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 221 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-e0c98bd7

Element path: ul > li > nav > h6.hidden-four

Snippet:

<h6 class="hidden-four hidden-three">

Label: ABOUT

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Heading order invalid
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes (rule: image-alt) HHS-88717810

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 221 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-f17cb64a

Element path: div#header-container > div#sams-logo-titlebar > a > img.samsheader

Snippet:

<img src="../images/SAMSHalfLogo.png" class="samsheader">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Form elements do not have associated labels (rule: label) HHS-02ce293f

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 221 affected page loads)

Affected elements (2):

Element 1 HHS-04677aec

Element path: fieldset#gridcard-fieldset-visible-one > center#gridcard-include > form#igauthform > input.input-medium

Snippet:

<input class="input-medium" type="text" name="USERNAME">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element has no placeholder attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 2 HHS-04677aec

Element path: fieldset#gridcard-fieldset-visible-one > center#gridcard-include > form#igauthform > input.input-medium

Snippet:

<input class="input-medium" type="password" name="CREDENTIAL">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element has no placeholder attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-6bdbb20d

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 221 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-0746d452

Element path: header#header > div#header-container > div#sams-logo-titlebar > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://sams.cdc.gov">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
Skip links are not focusable. (rule: skip-link) HHS-483b3ce9

Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 221 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-bf86994b

Element path: body > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a href="#share-bar" class="skippy">

Label: Skip directly to page options

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • No skip link target
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-aeecdc57

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 221 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 221 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-fb75d5f8

Element path: html.no-nav

Snippet:

<html class="no-nav theme-blue  js touch video generatedcontent audio placeholder portr…" lang="en-us" style="">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://www.access.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 82

Axe findings: 4

Links rely on color to be distinguishable. (rule: link-in-text-block) HHS-c1cd6bd5

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Disabilities affected: People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 199 affected page loads) People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness). Estimated ~9 people potentially excluded (4.3% prevalence × 199 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-bc13f98b

Element path: div#help-desk > div.col-xs-4 > p > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/industry/electronic-submissions-gateway-next-generatio…">

Label: FDA Electronic Submissions Gateway Next Generation

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • The link has insufficient color contrast of 1.88:1 with the surrounding text. (Minimum contrast is 3:1, link text: #005f9f, surrounding text: #333333)
  • The link has no styling (such as underline) to distinguish it from the surrounding text
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-1e5656df

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 199 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 199 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 199 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-4aa8865a

Element path: div.quicklinks > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="#main" accesskey="2" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip to main page content

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0
Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-1835aaf7

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 199 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~12 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 199 affected page loads)

Affected elements (13):

Element 1 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/voluntary-cosmetic-registration-program">

Label: Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (256.8px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/Regulationoft…">

Label: Blood Establishment Registration and Product Listing

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (330px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInfo…">

Label: Human Cell and Tissue Establishment Registration and Product Listing

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (438.9px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/DrugRegis…">

Label: Drug Registration and Listing

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (180.5px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/HowtoMarketY…">

Label: Medical Device Registration and Listing for Firms

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (304.2px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 6 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/default.htm">

Label: Information for FDA-Regulated Industry

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (244.3px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 7 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Industry/default.htm">

Label: Information Materials for the Food and Cosmetics Industries

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (371.2px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 8 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/retailfoodprotection/industryan…">

Label: ORA Industry Assistance

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (154.1px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 9 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ResourcesForYou/Industry/default.htm">

Label: Cosmetics - Information for Industry

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (221.8px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 10 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/default.htm">

Label: Food Ingredients and Packaging - Information for Industry

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (358px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19.8px instead of at least 24px.

Element 11 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-organization/center-drug-evaluation-and-…">

Label: Over the Counter Drug Products - Industry Information

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (336.9px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19.8px instead of at least 24px.

Element 12 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm">

Label: Medical Devices and Radiation-Emitting Electronic Products

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (372px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 13 HHS-8ca6ef45

Element path: div.col-xs-6 > ul.additionalInfo > li > a

Snippet:

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInfo…">

Label: Food Labeling and Nutrition - Information for Industry

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (328.4px by 16px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-20b41120

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 199 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 199 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 199 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-8c80af08

Element path: html.js

Snippet:

<html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="" class=" js flexbox canvas canvastext webgl touch geolocation postmessage no-websq…">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://hivrisk.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 70

Axe findings: 8

Buttons do not have an accessible name (rule: button-name) HHS-2cada516

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (2):

Element 1 HHS-eda0b88b

Element path: div.col-lg-5 > div.header_imput_1 > div.col-lg-2 > button.w3-btn

Snippet:

<button type="submit" name="search_sbt" value="Search" class="w3-btn w3-blue w3-round-xlarge" tabindex="4">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have inner text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 2 HHS-9a9cf881

Element path: div.o-widget-container > div.o-body > div.c-search > button#search__icon

Snippet:

<button id="search__icon" class="c-search__icon">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have inner text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Background and foreground colors do not have a sufficient contrast ratio. (rule: color-contrast) HHS-340e7522

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Disabilities affected: People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness). Estimated ~8 people potentially excluded (4.3% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (2):

Element 1 HHS-3fa0b6fa

Element path: div.o-widget-container > div.o-body > div.c-search > em.c-search_powered-by

Snippet:

<em class="c-search_powered-by">

Label: Powered by HIV.gov

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 1.36 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #dcddde, font size: 7.5pt (10px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 2 HHS-49bf740e

Element path: address.col-md-3 > div.row > div.col > span.pl-1

Snippet:

<span class="pl-1" itemprop="url">

Label: Call 800-232-4636

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 1.66 (foreground color: #000000, background color: #333333, font size: 9.8pt (13px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes (rule: image-alt) HHS-4ce4e532

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (6):

Element 1 HHS-df08c5a2

Element path: div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a > img.img-fluid

Snippet:

<img class="img-fluid" src="wp-content/themes/hrrt/img/HRRT-buttons-01.png">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 2 HHS-df08c5a2

Element path: div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a > img.img-fluid

Snippet:

<img class="img-fluid" src="wp-content/themes/hrrt/img/HRRT-buttons-02.png">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 3 HHS-df08c5a2

Element path: div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a > img.img-fluid

Snippet:

<img class="img-fluid" src="wp-content/themes/hrrt/img/HRRT-buttons-03.png">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 4 HHS-df08c5a2

Element path: div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a > img.img-fluid

Snippet:

<img class="img-fluid" src="wp-content/themes/hrrt/img/HRRT-buttons-06.png">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 5 HHS-df08c5a2

Element path: div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a > img.img-fluid

Snippet:

<img class="img-fluid" src="wp-content/themes/hrrt/img/HRRT-buttons-05.png">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 6 HHS-df08c5a2

Element path: div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a > img.img-fluid

Snippet:

<img class="img-fluid" src="wp-content/themes/hrrt/img/HRRT-buttons-04.png">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-c8e3b45b

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (6):

Element 1 HHS-bd3017c7

Element path: div.wpb_wrapper > div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/what-is-hiv">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute

Element 2 HHS-bd3017c7

Element path: div.wpb_wrapper > div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-hiv">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute

Element 3 HHS-bd3017c7

Element path: div.wpb_wrapper > div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/can-i-get-or-transmit-hiv-from">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute

Element 4 HHS-bd3017c7

Element path: div.wpb_wrapper > div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/can-increase-hiv-risk">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute

Element 5 HHS-bd3017c7

Element path: div.wpb_wrapper > div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/can-decrease-hiv-risk">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute

Element 6 HHS-bd3017c7

Element path: div.wpb_wrapper > div.wpb_raw_code > div.wpb_wrapper > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/can-prevent-getting-transmitting-hiv">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
Lists do not contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`). (rule: list) HHS-5a55fe26

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-9d524d62

Element path: div.container > div.row > div.col-md-3 > ul.list-inline

Snippet:

<ul class="list-inline mt-3">

Label: Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • List element has direct children that are not allowed: br
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-24c04707

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (4):

Element 1 HHS-3674ea4f

Element path: body.home > header > a.skip

Snippet:

<a href="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/#mainMenuId" class="skip" tabindex="1">

Label: Skip Navigation

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-7badff16

Element path: div.container > div.col-lg-5 > a > img.img-responsive

Snippet:

<img src="https://hivrisk.cdc.gov/wp-content/themes/hrrt/img/top_header_left_023.svg" class="img-responsive" alt="Centers for disease control and prevention. CDC 24/7. Saving Lives, Protec…" tabindex="2">

Label: Centers for disease control and prevention. CDC 24/7. Saving Lives, Protecting …

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-a6ec0458

Element path: div.col-lg-5 > div.header_imput_1 > div.col-lg-10 > input#search_query

Snippet:

<input type="text" name="search_query" id="search_query" autocomplete="off" placeholder="Search" tabindex="3">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 4 HHS-f12543e6

Element path: div.col-lg-5 > div.header_imput_1 > div.col-lg-2 > button.w3-btn

Snippet:

<button type="submit" name="search_sbt" value="Search" class="w3-btn w3-blue w3-round-xlarge" tabindex="4">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0
Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-4a131f46

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~10 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (7):

Element 1 HHS-7f3f0abd

Element path: div.o-widget-container > div.o-body > div.c-search > button#search__icon

Snippet:

<button id="search__icon" class="c-search__icon">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (22px by 22px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-c916ddda

Element path: div.col-md-3 > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://jobs.cdc.gov/">

Label: Jobs

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (27.5px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 23.4px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-c916ddda

Element path: div.col-md-3 > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/funding">

Label: Funding

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (47px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-c916ddda

Element path: div.col-md-3 > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/Other/policies.html">

Label: Policies

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (44.8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19.2px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-c916ddda

Element path: div.col-md-3 > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/other/privacy.html">

Label: Privacy

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (42.6px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 20.8px instead of at least 24px.

Element 6 HHS-c916ddda

Element path: div.col-md-3 > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/od/foia">

Label: FOIA

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (30.3px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 20.8px instead of at least 24px.

Element 7 HHS-071d5b6e

Element path: div.col-md-3 > span.value > span > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.usa.gov/">

Label: USA.gov

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (51.3px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.2px instead of at least 24px.
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-88fbf1d3

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 178 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 178 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-8bbee94b

Element path: html.js_active

Snippet:

<html lang="en" dir="ltr" class=" js_active  vc_mobile  vc_transform  vc_transform ">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://art.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 97

Axe findings: 2

Skip links are not focusable. (rule: skip-link) HHS-c5341fcc

Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 149 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 149 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 149 affected page loads)

Affected elements (2):

Element 1 HHS-a7d7ee6f

Element path: div#root > div > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy sr-only-focusable" href="#tabContent">

Label: Skip directly to site content

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • No skip link target

Element 2 HHS-a7d7ee6f

Element path: div#root > div > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a class="skippy sr-only-focusable" href="#tabs-nav">

Label: Skip directly to page options

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • No skip link target
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-676d59b9

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 149 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 149 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 149 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-c50de867

Element path: html.theme-purple

Snippet:

<html lang="en" class="theme-purple">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://poca-public.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 96

Axe findings: 1

Background and foreground colors do not have a sufficient contrast ratio. (rule: color-contrast) HHS-2e473ce4

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Disabilities affected: People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 130 affected page loads) People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness). Estimated ~6 people potentially excluded (4.3% prevalence × 130 affected page loads)

Affected elements (12):

Element 1 HHS-bc7ba492

Element path: app-header > mat-toolbar.mat-toolbar > div.productHeader > div.productVersion

Snippet:

<div _ngcontent-ng-c2018026978="" class="productVersion">

Label: (Public  Version 2.18.1 - Release Date: 2026-01-30)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 1.37 (foreground color: #dcdcdc, background color: #ffffff, font size: 9.8pt (13px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 2 HHS-a7c877dc

Element path: mat-toolbar.mat-toolbar > div.productHeader > div.productVersion > span.mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger

Snippet:

<span _ngcontent-ng-c2018026978="" class="mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger" aria-describedby="cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-3" cdk-describedby-host="ng-1" style="user-select: none; -webkit-user-drag: none; touch-action: none;">

Label: Release Date: 2026-01-30)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 1.37 (foreground color: #dcdcdc, background color: #ffffff, font size: 9.8pt (13px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 3 HHS-c9d8674f

Element path: div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > ul > li

Snippet:

<li _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: This warning banner provides privacy and security notices consistent with appli…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 4 HHS-c9d8674f

Element path: div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > ul > li

Snippet:

<li _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: This system is provided for Government-authorized use only.

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 5 HHS-c9d8674f

Element path: div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > ul > li

Snippet:

<li _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: Unauthorized or improper use of this system is prohibited and may result in dis…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 6 HHS-c9d8674f

Element path: div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > ul > li

Snippet:

<li _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: Personal use of social media and networking sites on this system is limited as …

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 7 HHS-c9d8674f

Element path: div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > ul > li

Snippet:

<li _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: By using this system, you understand and consent to the following: The Governme…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 8 HHS-83675820

Element path: ul > li > ul > li

Snippet:

<li _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: The Government may monitor, record, and audit your system usage, including usag…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 9 HHS-83675820

Element path: ul > li > ul > li

Snippet:

<li _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: Any communication or data transiting or stored on this system may be disclosed …

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 10 HHS-35cce322

Element path: app-welcome-screen.mat-mdc-dialog-component-host > div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > p

Snippet:

<p _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: In an effort to minimize the risk of medication errors due to proprietary name …

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 11 HHS-a6fa90e0

Element path: div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > p > span

Snippet:

<span _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: This software application uses Drugs@FDA and RxNorm as the two data sources wit…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Element 12 HHS-452fd74e

Element path: div.mat-mdc-dialog-content > div.licenseBox > p > b

Snippet:

<b _ngcontent-ng-c1137960919="">

Label: Use of this system and/or attainment of a certain POCA score does not guarantee…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has insufficient color contrast of 4.47 (foreground color: #717171, background color: #f5f5f5, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: bold). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://cdrh-rst.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 92

Axe findings: 3

Heading elements are not in a sequentially-descending order (rule: heading-order) HHS-74b4de02

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 118 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 118 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 118 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-20ea3eb5

Element path: div.views-view-responsive-grid__item-inner > div.views-field > span.field-content > h3

Snippet:

<h3>

Label: Method to Maintain Oxidative Capacity of Test Solutions for Oxidative Degradati…

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Heading order invalid
Links rely on color to be distinguishable. (rule: link-in-text-block) HHS-cce58f11

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Disabilities affected: People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 118 affected page loads) People who cannot distinguish certain colors (color blindness). Estimated ~5 people potentially excluded (4.3% prevalence × 118 affected page loads)

Affected elements (2):

Element 1 HHS-fa7d25ba

Element path: div.view > div.view-header > p > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-development-tools-mddt">

Label: Medical Device Development Tools

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • The link has insufficient color contrast of 2.77:1 with the surrounding text. (Minimum contrast is 3:1, link text: #337ab7, surrounding text: #333333)
  • The link has no styling (such as underline) to distinguish it from the surrounding text

Element 2 HHS-fa7d25ba

Element path: div.view > div.view-header > p > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/r…">

Label: feedback or meetings for medical device submissions

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • The link has insufficient color contrast of 2.77:1 with the surrounding text. (Minimum contrast is 3:1, link text: #337ab7, surrounding text: #333333)
  • The link has no styling (such as underline) to distinguish it from the surrounding text
Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-fa3b3fd0

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 118 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~7 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 118 affected page loads)

Affected elements (5):

Element 1 HHS-d3d486c4

Element path: span.field-content > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/node?f%5B0%5D=categories%3A121">

Label: Lab Method

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (59.8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-d3d486c4

Element path: span.field-content > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/node?f%5B0%5D=categories%3A121">

Label: Lab Method

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (59.8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-d3d486c4

Element path: span.field-content > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/node?f%5B0%5D=categories%3A121">

Label: Lab Method

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (59.8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-d3d486c4

Element path: span.field-content > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/node?f%5B0%5D=categories%3A121">

Label: Lab Method

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (59.8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-d3d486c4

Element path: span.field-content > ul > li > a

Snippet:

<a href="/node?f%5B0%5D=categories%3A126">

Label: Computer Model

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (83.8px by 15px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 22.6px instead of at least 24px.

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://hfp-onlinesubmissions.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 69

Axe findings: 3

`<html>` element does not have a `[lang]` attribute (rule: html-has-lang) HHS-6f39fee8

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 75 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 75 affected page loads) People with cognitive, learning, or language differences. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (4.7% prevalence × 75 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-f3d37b1e

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html>

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • The <html> element does not have a lang attribute
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes (rule: image-alt) HHS-88f4e391

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 75 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 75 affected page loads)

Affected elements (4):

Element 1 HHS-a40eea65

Element path: tbody > tr > td > img

Snippet:

<img src="./OracleHTTPServer12c_files/gradation_header_L.gif" align="left">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 2 HHS-a40eea65

Element path: tbody > tr > td > img

Snippet:

<img src="./OracleHTTPServer12c_files/gradation_header_R.gif" align="right">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 3 HHS-a40eea65

Element path: tbody > tr > td > img

Snippet:

<img src="./OracleHTTPServer12c_files/footer_L.gif" height="25">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 4 HHS-a40eea65

Element path: tbody > tr > td > img

Snippet:

<img src="./OracleHTTPServer12c_files/footer_R.gif" align="right" height="25">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-feda3d9c

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 75 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 75 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 75 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-cd60821b

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html>

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 50

Axe findings: 3

Document doesn't have a `<title>` element (rule: document-title) HHS-75cc9990

The title gives screen reader users an overview of the page, and search engine users rely on it heavily to determine if a page is relevant to their search. Learn more about document titles.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 68 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 68 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 68 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-3e034b55

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html>

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Document does not have a non-empty <title> element
`<html>` element does not have a `[lang]` attribute (rule: html-has-lang) HHS-da98b139

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 68 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 68 affected page loads) People with cognitive, learning, or language differences. Estimated ~3 people potentially excluded (4.7% prevalence × 68 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-f97ee020

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html>

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • The <html> element does not have a lang attribute
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-969999b8

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 68 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 68 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 68 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-584eb739

Element path: html

Snippet:

<html>

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://heart-stroke-atlas.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 88

Axe findings: 4

`[aria-*]` attributes do not match their roles (rule: aria-allowed-attr) HHS-2b5e54f0

Each ARIA `role` supports a specific subset of `aria-*` attributes. Mismatching these invalidates the `aria-*` attributes. Learn how to match ARIA attributes to their roles.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 65 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-d4037b27

Element path: div > div > div#histogramExpander > div.toolExpanderHeader

Snippet:

<div class="toolExpanderHeader mdtext flexSpread" aria-controls="histogramContent" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="0">

Label: Histogram

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • ARIA attribute is not allowed: aria-expanded="false"
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements contain focusable descendents (rule: aria-hidden-focus) HHS-c403a411

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~2 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 65 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-91ccdad8

Element path: div.esri-view-user-storage > div#legendContainer > div.modalHeader > calcite-icon#dockRight

Snippet:

<calcite-icon id="dockRight" color="black" tab-index="50" tabindex="50" style="margin-left: 1rem; color: black; cursor: pointer;" aria-hidden="true" scale="m" icon="dock-right">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Focusable content should have tabindex="-1" or be removed from the DOM
Heading elements are not in a sequentially-descending order (rule: heading-order) HHS-7457fd23

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 65 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-a23cc82d

Element path: div#leftPanelContent > div#leftMenuContainer > div.bg-primary > h4

Snippet:

<h4 style="padding-left: 1rem; color: white;">

Label: Select a Topic

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Heading order invalid
Some elements have a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0 (rule: tabindex) HHS-fa9d5fce

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 65 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 65 affected page loads)

Affected elements (14):

Element 1 HHS-1a2e66be

Element path: div#LeftPanel > div.panelHeaderContainer > div.panelHeader > span

Snippet:

<span role="button" tabindex="1" style="cursor: pointer;">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 2 HHS-affcb9a5

Element path: div#leftPanelContent > div#leftMenuContainer > div.btnCtrlBox > button#btnBackLeft

Snippet:

<button type="button" disabled="" id="btnBackLeft" tabindex="2" class="actionCtrl flexAround btn btn-actionCtrl btn-sm">

Label: Back

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 3 HHS-48f2b2cb

Element path: div#leftPanelContent > div#leftMenuContainer > div.btnCtrlBox > button#btnReset

Snippet:

<button type="button" id="btnReset" tabindex="3" class="actionCtrl flexAround btn btn-actionCtrl btn-sm">

Label: Reset

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 4 HHS-30325f09

Element path: div#leftMenuContainer > div#filter > div.themeClassListContainer > button#btnThemeClass1

Snippet:

<button id="btnThemeClass1" class="filterCtrl btn btn-sm" tabindex="4">

Label: Mortality, Hospitalization (state,county)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 5 HHS-02d48a40

Element path: div#leftMenuContainer > div#filter > div.themeClassListContainer > button#btnThemeClass7

Snippet:

<button id="btnThemeClass7" class="filterCtrl btn btn-sm" tabindex="5">

Label: Prevalence (county,census tract)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 6 HHS-a9807861

Element path: div#leftMenuContainer > div#filter > div.themeClassListContainer > button#btnThemeClass5

Snippet:

<button id="btnThemeClass5" class="filterCtrl btn btn-sm" tabindex="6">

Label: Risk Factors (county,census tract)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 7 HHS-4e326545

Element path: div#leftMenuContainer > div#filter > div.themeClassListContainer > button#btnThemeClass2

Snippet:

<button id="btnThemeClass2" class="filterCtrl btn btn-sm" tabindex="7">

Label: Social, Economic, Environmental Data

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 8 HHS-2a172bf5

Element path: div#leftMenuContainer > div#filter > div.themeClassListContainer > button#btnThemeClass9

Snippet:

<button id="btnThemeClass9" class="filterCtrl btn btn-sm" tabindex="8">

Label: Demographics (county,census tract)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 9 HHS-b3a1820b

Element path: div#leftMenuContainer > div#filter > div.themeClassListContainer > button#btnThemeClass3

Snippet:

<button id="btnThemeClass3" class="filterCtrl btn btn-sm" tabindex="9">

Label: Health Care Delivery and Insurance

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 10 HHS-ad79c5ac

Element path: div#leftMenuContainer > div#filter > div.themeClassListContainer > button#btnThemeClass4

Snippet:

<button id="btnThemeClass4" class="filterCtrl btn btn-sm" tabindex="10">

Label: Health Care Costs (county)

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 11 HHS-1b2052f8

Element path: div.mainBody > div > div#mainMapDivmap1 > div#mapContainermap1

Snippet:

<div class="atlasBox" id="mapContainermap1" tabindex="100" style="display: flex; height: calc(-85px + 100vh);">

Label: Powered by Esri Legend

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 12 HHS-ea7223b5

Element path: div > div.panelHeaderContainer > div.panelHeader > span

Snippet:

<span role="button" tabindex="11" style="cursor: pointer;">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 13 HHS-3b4e8b5b

Element path: div.bg-primary > div#legendPanel > div#legendDockPad > span

Snippet:

<span tabindex="12" style="cursor: pointer; width: 100%;">

Label: Dock Legend Window

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Element 14 HHS-9f0af767

Element path: div > div.bg-primary > div#tableViewRouter > a

Snippet:

<a tabindex="13" href="/tableview" data-discover="true" style="color: rgb(0, 94, 170); width: 100%;">

Label: Switch to Table View

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element has a tabindex greater than 0

Download full axe findings JSON | Download full axe findings CSV

https://places.cdc.gov

Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 97

Axe findings: 1

Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing. (rule: target-size) HHS-38ad4665

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Disabilities affected: People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 64 affected page loads) People with limited reach, strength, or stamina. Estimated ~4 people potentially excluded (5.8% prevalence × 64 affected page loads)

Affected elements (6):

Element 1 HHS-2e572dc8

Element path: div.mt-1 > div.topic-collapse > div > span#HLTHOUT

Snippet:

<span id="HLTHOUT" role="button" tabindex="0" class="fi cdc-icon-minus topic-collapse__plusminus" aria-label="collapse">

Label: collapse

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (10.5px by 27px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19px instead of at least 24px.

Element 2 HHS-121220cb

Element path: div.mt-1 > div.topic-collapse > div > span#PREVENT

Snippet:

<span id="PREVENT" role="button" tabindex="0" class="fi cdc-icon-minus topic-collapse__plusminus" aria-label="collapse">

Label: collapse

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (10.5px by 27px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19px instead of at least 24px.

Element 3 HHS-1e2ec68d

Element path: div.mt-1 > div.topic-collapse > div > span#RISKBEH

Snippet:

<span id="RISKBEH" role="button" tabindex="0" class="fi cdc-icon-minus topic-collapse__plusminus" aria-label="collapse">

Label: collapse

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (10.5px by 27px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19px instead of at least 24px.

Element 4 HHS-ff7c11b8

Element path: div.mt-1 > div.topic-collapse > div > span#HLTHSTAT

Snippet:

<span id="HLTHSTAT" role="button" tabindex="0" class="fi cdc-icon-minus topic-collapse__plusminus" aria-label="collapse">

Label: collapse

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (10.5px by 27px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19px instead of at least 24px.

Element 5 HHS-c042089c

Element path: div.mt-1 > div.topic-collapse > div > span#DISABLT

Snippet:

<span id="DISABLT" role="button" tabindex="0" class="fi cdc-icon-minus topic-collapse__plusminus" aria-label="collapse">

Label: collapse

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (10.5px by 27px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19px instead of at least 24px.

Element 6 HHS-5d0a8dcc

Element path: div.mt-1 > div.topic-collapse > div > span#SOCLNEED

Snippet:

<span id="SOCLNEED" role="button" tabindex="0" class="fi cdc-icon-minus topic-collapse__plusminus" aria-label="collapse">

Label: collapse

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Target has insufficient size (10.5px by 27px, should be at least 24px by 24px)
  • Target has insufficient space to its closest neighbors. Safe clickable space has a diameter of 19px instead of at least 24px.

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Lighthouse Accessibility Score: 70

Axe findings: 6

Heading elements are not in a sequentially-descending order (rule: heading-order) HHS-5c4d3e2e

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 56 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-488a1575

Element path: ul > li > nav > h6.hidden-four

Snippet:

<h6 class="hidden-four hidden-three">

Label: ABOUT

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Heading order invalid
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes (rule: image-alt) HHS-a55f4b60

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 56 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-58620186

Element path: div#header-container > div.titlebar > a > img.samsheader

Snippet:

<img src="images/SAMSHalfLogo.png" class="samsheader">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an alt attribute
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Form elements do not have associated labels (rule: label) HHS-849a2c5f

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People with low vision who need magnification or high contrast. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.4% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 56 affected page loads)

Affected elements (2):

Element 1 HHS-9af54f04

Element path: form#sams-creds-form-visible-one > fieldset#samscreds-fieldset-visible-one > div.ptext > input#USER

Snippet:

<input class="input-medium" name="USER" id="USER" type="text" placeholder="">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element has an empty placeholder attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"

Element 2 HHS-62782967

Element path: form#sams-creds-form-visible-one > fieldset#samscreds-fieldset-visible-one > div.ptext > input#PASSWORD

Snippet:

<input class="input-medium" name="PASSWORD" id="PASSWORD" type="password" placeholder="">

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
  • Element does not have an explicit <label>
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
  • Element has an empty placeholder attribute
  • Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
Links do not have a discernible name (rule: link-name) HHS-2c7b0726

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 56 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-2de28b52

Element path: header#header > div#header-container > div.titlebar > a

Snippet:

<a href="https://sams.cdc.gov">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
  • Fix any of the following:
  • Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
  • aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
  • aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
  • Element has no title attribute
Skip links are not focusable. (rule: skip-link) HHS-035c3dee

Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 56 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-96dcd142

Element path: body > div#skipmenu > a.skippy

Snippet:

<a href="#share-bar" class="skippy">

Label: Skip directly to page options

How to fix: Fix any of the following:

  • No skip link target
Document does not have a main landmark. (rule: landmark-one-main) HHS-ac9c23c5

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Disabilities affected: People who are blind or have no functional vision. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (1.0% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People who are deaf and cannot hear audio content. Estimated ~0 people potentially excluded (0.3% prevalence × 56 affected page loads) People with limited hand, finger, or fine motor dexterity. Estimated ~1 people potentially excluded (2.2% prevalence × 56 affected page loads)

Affected elements (1):

Element 1 HHS-86e58978

Element path: html.no-nav

Snippet:

<html class="no-nav theme-blue  js touch video generatedcontent audio placeholder portr…" lang="en-us" style="">

How to fix: Fix all of the following:

  • Document does not have a main landmark

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