Accessibility Scan Report

Title: https://www.maryland.gov/ Issue: #218 Date: 7/27/2026, 2:52:26 AM Duration: 11.6m URLs: 20 / 20
Viewport: Desktop (1280×800) Color scheme: both Browser: chromium

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Title keywords

VIEWPORT:desktop COLORSCHEME:both BROWSER:chromium

Issue body section

### Scan context Viewport: desktop ColorScheme: both Browser: chromium

Summary

Issues

  • By Level: A (4), AA (0), AAA (207)
  • By Version (A & AA): WCAG 2.0 (3), WCAG 2.1 (1)
  • Engines used: All engines (AXE, ALFA, Equal Access, AccessLint, QualWeb)
  • By Finding Type: Known errors (517) & Best practices (0)
  • Manual testing needed: 1090 axe incomplete findings
  • Total: 517 across 26 unique rules & 4 accessibility engines

By Severity

Critical
Serious
Moderate
Minor

By Role

UX Designer
Visual Designer
Content Author
Front-End Developer

Issues

🎯 Pages with Most Errors

Focus your efforts on these pages to make the biggest impact. Click any error count to filter the rule list below. Total counts unique findings across the active scanners, and numbers in parentheses (+N) still show findings that cover WCAG criteria already reported by axe.

🧭 Reflow Risk (WCAG 1.4.10)

Page-level indicator: resizes to 320 CSS pixels wide and checks for horizontal overflow. This is a risk indicator, not a conformance verdict — see Behavioral Accessibility Automation for what it can and cannot detect.

Page Result Details
Housing and Property | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Individual Taxes | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Health and Medical | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Benefits for Families and Children | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Benefits for Older Adults | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Financial Assistance | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Government Documents | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Education | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Property Taxes and Ground Rent | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Recreational Permits and Licenses | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Doing Business in Maryland | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Environment | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Food and Nutrition | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width
Move to Maryland | Maryland.gov failed Horizontal overflow detected: 24px of content overflowed the viewport at 320px width

🔧 Most Common Issues (ALFA)

3 rules
187 Serious alfa SC 2.5.5 AAA Motor SIA-R111: Interactive elements have a sufficient target size
20 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: alfa

Roles: UX Designer, Visual Designer

Blocking: ⚠️ Yes (Task-Blocking)

WCAG: SC 2.5.5 AAA

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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-8ebce2a0
<a class="maryland-header__home" href="/">...</a>
XPath: /a[@class="maryland-header__home"]
Example 2 View on Page
Target has insufficient size
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-0bb5f807
<a href="/benefits" class="maryland-highlight__more-link"> More benefits </a>
XPath: /a[@class="maryland-highlight__more-link"]
Example 3 View on Page
Target has insufficient size
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-41fea248
<button id="maryland-promo-toggle-0" class="maryland-promo__img-play is-paused" aria-describedby="maryland-promo-toggle-desc-0">Play</button>
XPath: /button[@id="maryland-promo-toggle-0"]
Example 4 View on Page
Target has insufficient size
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-491008e8
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/govwesmoore" aria-label="Connect with us on Instagram (external link)" class="maryland-social__link maryland-social__link--instagram" />
XPath: /a[@class="maryland-social__link maryland-social__link--instagram"]
Example 5 View on Page
Target has insufficient size
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-39b601bf
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GovWesMoore" aria-label="Connect with us on Youtube (external link)" class="maryland-social__link maryland-social__link--youtube" />
XPath: /a[@class="maryland-social__link maryland-social__link--youtube"]
20 Moderate alfa SC 1.4.6 AAA Visual SIA-R66: Text has enhanced contrast with its background
20 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: alfa

Roles: Visual Designer

Blocking: No

WCAG: SC 1.4.6 AAA

Disabilities affected:
Visual

Affected Pages

Who Is Affected

  • Without Vision 1.0% — ~3,400,000 Americans
  • Limited Vision 2.4% — ~8,100,000 Americans
  • Without Perception of Color 4.3% — ~14,500,000 Americans

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The highest possible contrast of the text is 5.9:1 which is below the required contrast of 7:1
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7e4df68e
Example 2 View on Page
The highest possible contrast of the text is 5.9:1 which is below the required contrast of 7:1
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7e4df68e
Example 3 View on Page
The highest possible contrast of the text is 5.9:1 which is below the required contrast of 7:1
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7e4df68e
Example 4 View on Page
The highest possible contrast of the text is 5.9:1 which is below the required contrast of 7:1
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7e4df68e
Example 5 View on Page
The highest possible contrast of the text is 5.9:1 which is below the required contrast of 7:1
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7e4df68e
1 Serious alfa SC 2.5.3 A Visual Cognitive SIA-R14: The visible label text of an element is included in its accessible name
1 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: alfa

Roles: Content Author, UX Designer

Blocking: ⚠️ Yes (Task-Blocking)

WCAG: SC 2.5.3 A

Disabilities affected:
Visual Cognitive

Affected Pages

Who Is Affected

  • Without Vision 1.0% — ~3,400,000 Americans
  • Limited Vision 2.4% — ~8,100,000 Americans
  • Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities 4.7% — ~15,900,000 Americans

ACT alignment

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The visible text content of the element is not included within its accessible name
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-42f62d55
<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!" rel="nofollow noreferrer noreferrer">...</a>
XPath: /a[@class="maryland-card__link"]

🔧 Most Common Issues (axe)

1 rule
3 Moderate axe SC 4.1.2 A Visual Motor Cognitive aria-prohibited-attr
3 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: axe

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

WCAG: SC 4.1.2 A

Disabilities affected:
Visual Motor Cognitive

Who Is Affected

  • Without Vision 1.0% — ~3,400,000 Americans
  • Limited Vision 2.4% — ~8,100,000 Americans
  • Limited Manipulation 2.2% — ~7,600,000 Americans
  • Limited Reach and Strength 5.8% — ~19,600,000 Americans
  • Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities 4.7% — ~15,900,000 Americans

ACT alignment

  • ACT 5c01ea Open ACT rule

    No other scanned engines matched this ACT rule in the current report.

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-f33d3218
<div class="html5-video-player ytp-hide-controls ytp-exp-bottom-control-flexbox ytp-modern-caption ytp-livebadge-color unstarted-mode ytp-small-mode" tabindex="" id="movie_player" data-version="/s/player/7a7969c2/player_embed.vflset/en_US/base.js" aria-label="YouTube Video Player">
XPath: iframe
Example 2 View on Page
Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-f33d3218
<div class="html5-video-player ytp-hide-controls ytp-exp-bottom-control-flexbox ytp-modern-caption ytp-livebadge-color unstarted-mode ytp-small-mode" tabindex="" id="movie_player" data-version="/s/player/7a7969c2/player_embed.vflset/en_US/base.js" aria-label="YouTube Video Player">
XPath: iframe
Example 3 View on Page
Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-f33d3218
<div class="html5-video-player ytp-hide-controls ytp-exp-bottom-control-flexbox ytp-modern-caption ytp-livebadge-color unstarted-mode ytp-small-mode" tabindex="" id="movie_player" data-version="/s/player/7a7969c2/player_embed.vflset/en_US/base.js" aria-label="YouTube Video Player">
XPath: iframe

🔧 Most Common Issues (Equal Access)

20 rules
40 Moderate equalAccess svg_graphics_labelled: SVG graphics must have an accessible name describing their purpose
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-50b69337
<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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-4c154fce
<svg width="20px" viewBox="0 -960 960 960" height="20px" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
Example 3 View on Page
The SVG element has no accessible name
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-50b69337
<svg fill="currentColor" width="20px" viewBox="0 -960 960 960" height="20px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
Example 4 View on Page
The SVG element has no accessible name
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-4c154fce
<svg width="20px" viewBox="0 -960 960 960" height="20px" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
Example 5 View on Page
The SVG element has no accessible name
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-50b69337
<svg fill="currentColor" width="20px" viewBox="0 -960 960 960" height="20px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
37 Moderate equalAccess aria_role_redundant: ARIA role is redundant with the native role of the element
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-de359ae9
<header role="banner">
Example 2 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "banner" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <header>
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-de359ae9
<header role="banner">
Example 3 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "complementary" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <aside>
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-8aedaee8
<aside role="complementary" class="layout-sidebar-first grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-3 margin-top-8 desktop:margin-top-10 desktop:margin-bottom-15">
Example 4 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "banner" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <header>
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-de359ae9
<header role="banner">
Example 5 View on Page
The explicitly-assigned ARIA role "complementary" is redundant with the implicit role of the element <aside>
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-8aedaee8
<aside role="complementary" class="layout-sidebar-first grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-3 margin-top-8 desktop:margin-top-10 desktop:margin-bottom-15">
23 Moderate equalAccess style_focus_visible: An element's focused state must be visually apparent
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-24aacfab
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 2 View on Page
Check the keyboard focus indicator is visible when using CSS declaration for 'border' or 'outline'
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-24aacfab
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 3 View on Page
Check the keyboard focus indicator is visible when using CSS declaration for 'border' or 'outline'
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-24aacfab
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 4 View on Page
Check the keyboard focus indicator is visible when using CSS declaration for 'border' or 'outline'
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-24aacfab
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 5 View on Page
Check the keyboard focus indicator is visible when using CSS declaration for 'border' or 'outline'
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-24aacfab
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
22 Moderate equalAccess style_highcontrast_visible: Elements must be visible in Windows High Contrast mode
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-60a5403e
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_zaAyX3o3apRgVt6nzhORzpE8pdJ8fi4N5w08kdVN_B4.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljlEKwzAMQy8UkiMFNzbM1ImDnbTL7deOfXU_AukJobIT8lDLRt61OR-UB2xC6RlkZO8CK9B7CLc9oc0OEn82XEjnuFtFD7KVtFFRCRVsCTRMFU_0eDNjJH-CbtxGcC0Mkuv1CvK96-k_iuNFlYIvH1TTBk7hYDo9fTVWxSn0AXVJVrg" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ccefe81d
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ccefe81d
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ccefe81d
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm Windows high contrast mode is supported when using CSS to include, position or alter non-decorative content
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ccefe81d
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
22 Moderate equalAccess text_sensory_misuse: Instructions must not rely solely on sensory characteristics
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d9ce9757
<h3 class="maryland-footer__link-group-heading" id="global-footer--top-benefits-services">
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm the word(s) 'Top' of the user instruction is used to indicate a logical rather than visual position
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d9ce9757
<h3 class="maryland-footer__link-group-heading" id="global-footer--top-benefits-services">
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm the word(s) 'Top' of the user instruction is used to indicate a logical rather than visual position
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d9ce9757
<h3 class="maryland-footer__link-group-heading" id="global-footer--top-benefits-services">
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm the word(s) 'right' of the user instruction is used to indicate a logical rather than visual position
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-e603b1f2
<p>
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm the word(s) 'Top' of the user instruction is used to indicate a logical rather than visual position
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d9ce9757
<h3 class="maryland-footer__link-group-heading" id="global-footer--top-benefits-services">
20 Moderate equalAccess style_color_misuse: Color must not be used as the only visual means of conveying information
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-e72a5205
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_zaAyX3o3apRgVt6nzhORzpE8pdJ8fi4N5w08kdVN_B4.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljlEKwzAMQy8UkiMFNzbM1ImDnbTL7deOfXU_AukJobIT8lDLRt61OR-UB2xC6RlkZO8CK9B7CLc9oc0OEn82XEjnuFtFD7KVtFFRCRVsCTRMFU_0eDNjJH-CbtxGcC0Mkuv1CvK96-k_iuNFlYIvH1TTBk7hYDo9fTVWxSn0AXVJVrg" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 2 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-c94e21eb
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 3 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-c94e21eb
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 4 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-c94e21eb
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
Example 5 View on Page
Verify color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-c94e21eb
<link href="/s3fs-public/css/css_NNpIe8sSnX85QHTpaRKC8peN9h9Q-lbC0W14CRJ4Ek0.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=maryland&include=eJxljVkKwzAMRC9k7CMZJRqoiLwgOU59-y70K_0ZmPcYZj_AMpplg_dWXSbyoE2R7iCzeFdaAc-hUo_EdnbS-KuhkC2lyqnwxR7bhJkw_C66SR3B2y6kubzfKX_2nv5RHA8UBF8-UNJGjjAFl6dvxtL4VLwAoD5NCA" media="all" rel="stylesheet">
20 Moderate equalAccess aria_content_in_landmark: All content of the page should be contained within a landmark region
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ac5020e9
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 2 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ac5020e9
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 3 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ac5020e9
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 4 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ac5020e9
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 5 View on Page
Content is not within a landmark element
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-ac5020e9
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
20 Moderate equalAccess element_tabbable_visible: A tabbable element must be visible on the page
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d0b75e99
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm the element should be tabbable and if so, it becomes visible when it has keyboard focus
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d0b75e99
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm the element should be tabbable and if so, it becomes visible when it has keyboard focus
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d0b75e99
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm the element should be tabbable and if so, it becomes visible when it has keyboard focus
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d0b75e99
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm the element should be tabbable and if so, it becomes visible when it has keyboard focus
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d0b75e99
<a class="visually-hidden focusable" href="#main-content">
20 Moderate equalAccess input_label_visible: An input element must have an associated visible label
20 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d6fd20c0
<button aria-expanded="false" type="button" aria-controls="system_menu_block-main" aria-label="Open main menu" class="maryland-nav__toggle">
Example 2 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d6fd20c0
<button aria-expanded="false" type="button" aria-controls="system_menu_block-main" aria-label="Open main menu" class="maryland-nav__toggle">
Example 3 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d6fd20c0
<button aria-expanded="false" type="button" aria-controls="system_menu_block-main" aria-label="Open main menu" class="maryland-nav__toggle">
Example 4 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d6fd20c0
<button aria-expanded="false" type="button" aria-controls="system_menu_block-main" aria-label="Open main menu" class="maryland-nav__toggle">
Example 5 View on Page
The input element does not have an associated visible label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-d6fd20c0
<button aria-expanded="false" type="button" aria-controls="system_menu_block-main" aria-label="Open main menu" class="maryland-nav__toggle">
17 Moderate equalAccess aria_complementary_labelled: Each element with a complementary role must have an accessible name
17 pages affected

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Element with "complementary" role does not have a label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-3341316e
<aside role="complementary" class="layout-sidebar-first grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-3 margin-top-8 desktop:margin-top-10 desktop:margin-bottom-15">
Example 2 View on Page
Element with "complementary" role does not have a label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-3341316e
<aside role="complementary" class="layout-sidebar-first grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-3 margin-top-8 desktop:margin-top-10 desktop:margin-bottom-15">
Example 3 View on Page
Element with "complementary" role does not have a label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-3341316e
<aside role="complementary" class="layout-sidebar-first grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-3 margin-top-8 desktop:margin-top-10 desktop:margin-bottom-15">
Example 4 View on Page
Element with "complementary" role does not have a label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-3341316e
<aside role="complementary" class="layout-sidebar-first grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-3 margin-top-8 desktop:margin-top-10 desktop:margin-bottom-15">
Example 5 View on Page
Element with "complementary" role does not have a label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-3341316e
<aside role="complementary" class="layout-sidebar-first grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-3 margin-top-8 desktop:margin-top-10 desktop:margin-bottom-15">
17 Moderate equalAccess aria_descendant_valid
17 pages affected

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The element with role "button" contains descendants with implicit roles "heading" which are ignored by browsers
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-80421327
<button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sidenav" class="maryland-sidenav__toggle" type="button">
Example 2 View on Page
The element with role "button" contains descendants with implicit roles "heading" which are ignored by browsers
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-80421327
<button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sidenav" class="maryland-sidenav__toggle" type="button">
Example 3 View on Page
The element with role "button" contains descendants with implicit roles "heading" which are ignored by browsers
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-80421327
<button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sidenav" class="maryland-sidenav__toggle" type="button">
Example 4 View on Page
The element with role "button" contains descendants with implicit roles "heading" which are ignored by browsers
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-80421327
<button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sidenav" class="maryland-sidenav__toggle" type="button">
Example 5 View on Page
The element with role "button" contains descendants with implicit roles "heading" which are ignored by browsers
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-80421327
<button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sidenav" class="maryland-sidenav__toggle" type="button">
6 Moderate equalAccess text_block_heading: Blocks of text that serve as headings should be marked up as headings
6 pages affected

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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-facbace7
<div class="maryland-link-collection__link-top">
Example 2 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Public Servants Resources Public Servants Resources' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-499abfb6
<p>
Example 3 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Learn how to apply for WIC' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-b43ffbb8
<div>
Example 4 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Register to vote Register to vote' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-499abfb6
<p>
Example 5 View on Page
Confirm this text 'Choosing a college' is used as a heading and if so, modify to use a heading element or role
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-b43ffbb8
<div>
5 Moderate equalAccess frame_src_valid: The src value of the frame must not be empty
3 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify <frame> content is accessible
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-3fa5c437
<iframe title="How to Apply for WIC" loading="lazy" class="media-oembed-content" height="200" width="356" src="https://www.maryland.gov/media/oembed?url=https%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DLyAcQnBSYlM&max_width=500&max_height=0&hash=7bStZYU_ESl47p_idV-8pojvhAva43xiwNBZ5hJRhT8">
Example 2 View on Page
Verify <frame> content is accessible
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-fb565ad9
<iframe title="Choosing a College" loading="lazy" class="media-oembed-content" height="200" width="356" src="https://www.maryland.gov/media/oembed?url=https%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DKlZ6tUBgyso&max_width=500&max_height=0&hash=kD49wjVwtke1QSnwPweDypf1SbLV15N4XWh2LtwPrOY">
Example 3 View on Page
Verify <frame> content is accessible
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-2994e1bb
<iframe title="Choosing a College" allowfullscreen="" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KlZ6tUBgyso?feature=oembed" height="200" width="356">
Example 4 View on Page
Verify <frame> content is accessible
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-3fa5c437
<iframe title="How to Apply for WIC" loading="lazy" class="media-oembed-content" height="200" width="356" src="https://www.maryland.gov/media/oembed?url=https%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DLyAcQnBSYlM&max_width=500&max_height=0&hash=7bStZYU_ESl47p_idV-8pojvhAva43xiwNBZ5hJRhT8">
Example 5 View on Page
Verify <frame> content is accessible
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-974906aa
<iframe title="How to Apply for WIC" allowfullscreen="" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LyAcQnBSYlM?feature=oembed" height="200" width="356">
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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-0f9c91b9
<a rel="nofollow noreferrer noreferrer" 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-c46f210f
<a rel="nofollow noreferrer noreferrer" 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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-1609051e
<a rel="nofollow noreferrer noreferrer" 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">
3 Moderate equalAccess html_lang_exists
3 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Page detected as HTML, but does not have a 'lang' attribute
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7bf55680
<html>
Example 2 View on Page
Page detected as HTML, but does not have a 'lang' attribute
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7bf55680
<html>
Example 3 View on Page
Page detected as HTML, but does not have a 'lang' attribute
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-7bf55680
<html>
3 Moderate equalAccess html_skipnav_exists
3 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Verify there is a way to bypass blocks of content that are repeated on multiple Web pages
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-622ff3e1
<html>
Example 2 View on Page
Verify there is a way to bypass blocks of content that are repeated on multiple Web pages
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-622ff3e1
<html>
Example 3 View on Page
Verify there is a way to bypass blocks of content that are repeated on multiple Web pages
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-622ff3e1
<html>
2 Moderate equalAccess figure_label_exists
2 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-a77162e1
<figure class="maryland-promo__img">
Example 2 View on Page
The <figure> element does not have an associated label
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-68ab65ef
<figure class="maryland-hero__image">
2 Moderate equalAccess text_quoted_correctly
2 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-6d77dd2d
<span class="usa-sr-only" id="maryland-promo-toggle-desc-0">
Example 2 View on Page
If the following text is a quotation, mark it as a <q> or <blockquote> element: "registered domestic partners."
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-cb6223d2
<div class="maryland-action-item__description">
2 Moderate equalAccess element_attribute_deprecated: Deprecated HTML attributes should not be used
2 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: equalAccess

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
The HTML attribute(s) "frameborder" is deprecated for the <iframe> element in HTML 5
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-a7e096c1
<iframe title="Choosing a College" allowfullscreen="" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KlZ6tUBgyso?feature=oembed" height="200" width="356">
Example 2 View on Page
The HTML attribute(s) "frameborder" is deprecated for the <iframe> element in HTML 5
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-f9b06d4e
<iframe title="How to Apply for WIC" allowfullscreen="" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LyAcQnBSYlM?feature=oembed" height="200" width="356">
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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-8cbbde39
<title>

🔧 Most Common Issues (QualWeb)

2 rules
20 Moderate qualweb QW-ACT-R76: Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
20 pages affected

Rule Information

Engine: qualweb

Roles: Front-End Developer

Blocking: No

Affected Pages

ACT alignment

  • ACT 09o5cg Open ACT rule

    No other scanned engines matched this ACT rule in the current report.

Examples

Example 1 View on Page
Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-82fca3fc
Example 2 View on Page
Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-82fca3fc
Example 3 View on Page
Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-82fca3fc
Example 4 View on Page
Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-82fca3fc
Example 5 View on Page
Element has contrast ratio lower than minimum.
Mode: light 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-82fca3fc
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

ACT alignment

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 🕑 First identified: 2026-07-27 🔑 Pattern ID: A11Y-8c18567b