Accessibility Scan Report

Title: https://www.maryland.gov/ Issue: #218 Date: 3/25/2026, 6:20:49 PM Duration: 0.3m URLs: 1 / 1

Summary

Issues

  • By Level: A (1), AA (3)
  • By Version (A & AA): WCAG 2.0 (1), WCAG 2.2 (3)
  • By Category: Others (25)
  • Total: 25 across 19 unique rules & 3 accessibility engines

By Severity

Critical
Serious
Moderate
Minor

By Role

UX Designer
Visual Designer
Content Author
Front-End Developer

Issues

🎯 Pages with Most Errors

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Maryland.gov 0 0 38

🔧 Most Common Issues (ALFA)

3 rules
3 Serious alfa SC 2.5.8 AA Motor SIA-R111: Interactive elements have a sufficient target size
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: alfa

Roles: UX Designer, Visual Designer

Blocking: ⚠️ Yes (Task-Blocking)

WCAG: SC 2.5.8 AA

Disabilities affected:
Motor

Affected Pages

Who Is Affected

  • Limited Manipulation 2.2% — ~7,600,000 Americans
  • Limited Reach and Strength 5.8% — ~19,600,000 Americans

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Target has insufficient size
Mode: light
<a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?u=https://www.maryland.gov/welcome-maryland" class="usa-banner__additional-link">...</a>
XPath: /a[@class="usa-banner__additional-link"]
Example 2 View on Page
Target has insufficient size
Mode: light
<a href="https://www.maryland.gov/services/driving-and-transportation/drivers-and-motor-vehicles">Drivers and Motor Vehicles</a>
XPath: /a
Example 3 View on Page
Target has insufficient size
Mode: light
<a href="https://www.visitmaryland.org/" class="ext" data-extlink="" rel="nofollow noreferrer">...</a>
XPath: /a[@class="ext"]
2 Moderate alfa SIA-R73: Text spacing can be adjusted without loss of content
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: alfa

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The line height of the paragraph is `normal` which will result in a line height of less than 1.5
Mode: light
<p class="usa-banner__header-text"> An official website of the State of Mar...</p>
XPath: /p[@class="usa-banner__header-text"]
Example 2 View on Page
The line height of the paragraph is `normal` which will result in a line height of less than 1.5
Mode: light
<p>Get the support you need to live well in Maryland.</p>
XPath: /p
1 Critical alfa SC 1.1.1 A Visual SIA-R14: Images have an accessible name or are decorative
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: alfa

Roles: Content Author

Blocking: ⚠️ Yes (Task-Blocking)

WCAG: SC 1.1.1 A

Disabilities affected:
Visual

Affected Pages

Who Is Affected

  • Without Vision 1.0% — ~3,400,000 Americans
  • Limited Vision 2.4% — ~8,100,000 Americans

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The visible text content of the element is not included within its accessible name
Mode: light
<a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/Miles-for-Maryland.aspx" class="maryland-card__link" aria-label=" - To commemorate the MARYLAND 250, Maryland State Parks is challenging you to hike 250 miles in State Parks this year!">...</a>
XPath: /a[@class="maryland-card__link"]

🔧 Most Common Issues (Equal Access)

14 rules
3 Moderate equalAccess label_name_visible: The label text for an element must be visible
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Accessible name does not match or contain the visible label text
Mode: light
<a aria-label=" - To commemorate the MARYLAND 250, Maryland State Parks is challenging you to hike 250 miles in State Parks this year!" class="maryland-card__link" href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/Miles-for-Maryland.aspx">
Example 2 View on Page
Accessible name does not match or contain the visible label text
Mode: light
<a aria-label=" - The symbol supports people with hidden disabilities. It was created to help save lives and promote understanding." class="maryland-card__link" href="https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/newsroomdetails.aspx?newsId=988&PageId=38">
Example 3 View on Page
Accessible name does not match or contain the visible label text
Mode: light
<a aria-label=" - The new law sets out to improve Bay water quality. It also promotes economic growth by using methods that are safe for the environment." class="maryland-card__link" href="https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-signs-legislation-to-protect-and-strengthen-the-chesapeake-bay-economy.aspx">
2 Moderate equalAccess svg_graphics_labelled: SVG graphics must have an accessible name describing their purpose
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The SVG element has no accessible name
Mode: light
<svg fill="currentColor" width="20px" viewBox="0 -960 960 960" height="20px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
Example 2 View on Page
The SVG element has no accessible name
Mode: light
<svg width="20px" viewBox="0 -960 960 960" height="20px" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
1 Moderate equalAccess page_title_valid
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify that using the filename as the page <title> value is descriptive
Mode: light
<title>
1 Moderate equalAccess style_color_misuse: Color must not be used as the only visual means of conveying information
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_83W9Uu22sM61s9bp5S7EBf1VwGuZFfyff1-XtsHEnMI.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljlEKwzAMQy8UkiMFNxbM1IlLnLbL7deOfa0_AukJobKCZVjPHb5ZczmQBy2K9B9kFt-UZsB7qLQ1cd830viz4UK2j7tV7ECfyRqKaajUp1LjVPlkjzfrwvDgVoQ01-sA5XvC0zOK44WK4NMHalrIEQ7B6emrsRrvig-um06L" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
1 Moderate equalAccess style_highcontrast_visible: Elements must be visible in Windows High Contrast mode
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_83W9Uu22sM61s9bp5S7EBf1VwGuZFfyff1-XtsHEnMI.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljlEKwzAMQy8UkiMFNxbM1IlLnLbL7deOfa0_AukJobKCZVjPHb5ZczmQBy2K9B9kFt-UZsB7qLQ1cd830viz4UK2j7tV7ECfyRqKaajUp1LjVPlkjzfrwvDgVoQ01-sA5XvC0zOK44WK4NMHalrIEQ7B6emrsRrvig-um06L" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
1 Moderate equalAccess aria_content_in_landmark: All content of the page should be contained within a landmark region
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
1 Moderate equalAccess element_tabbable_visible: A tabbable element must be visible on the page
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm the element should be tabbable and if so, it becomes visible when it has keyboard focus
Mode: light
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
1 Moderate equalAccess style_focus_visible: An element's focused state must be visually apparent
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Check the keyboard focus indicator is visible when using CSS declaration for 'border' or 'outline'
Mode: light
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
1 Moderate equalAccess aria_role_redundant: ARIA role is redundant with the native role of the element
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "banner" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <header>
Mode: light
<header role="banner">
1 Moderate equalAccess input_label_visible: An input element must have an associated visible label
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light
<button aria-expanded="false" type="button" aria-controls="system_menu_block-main" aria-label="Open main menu" class="maryland-nav__toggle">
1 Moderate equalAccess figure_label_exists
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light
<figure class="maryland-promo__img">
1 Moderate equalAccess text_quoted_correctly
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
If the following text is a quotation, mark it as a <q> or <blockquote> element: "Benefits for Marylanders"
Mode: light
<span class="usa-sr-only" id="maryland-promo-toggle-desc-0">
1 Moderate equalAccess text_block_heading: Blocks of text that serve as headings should be marked up as headings
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Jobs and career support' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light
<div class="maryland-link-collection__link-top">
1 Moderate equalAccess text_sensory_misuse: Instructions must not rely solely on sensory characteristics
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Confirm the word(s) 'Top' of the user instruction is used to indicate a logical rather than visual position
Mode: light
<h3 class="maryland-footer__link-group-heading" id="global-footer--top-benefits-services">

🔧 Most Common Issues (QualWeb)

2 rules
1 Moderate qualweb QW-ACT-R30: The complete visible text content of the test target neither matches or is contained within its accessible name.
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: qualweb

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The complete visible text content of the test target neither matches or is contained within its accessible name.
Mode: light
1 Moderate qualweb QW-ACT-R76: Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: qualweb

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
Mode: light