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ashevillecityschools.net · homepage scanned Oct 15, 2026 · WCAG 2.2 A/AA automated check
Accessibility score
40/100 · Failing
The homepage has critical barriers: content screen readers cannot describe, controls keyboards cannot reach, or text that cannot be read at normal contrast. This is the profile that draws complaints.
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Homepage as loaded by our crawler on Oct 15, 2026.
In plain English
The scan found issues that may cause problems for visitors with disabilities, such as screen reader users who rely on proper coding to navigate the site. Some parts of the site may be hard to read due to low contrast between text and background, or difficult to use with a keyboard. To improve accessibility, start by fixing the critical issues, like ensuring list items are properly contained. Automated scans like this one catch many problems, but not all, so further review is needed.
Findings
Each item is one failing rule; the count shows how many elements on the page trigger it. Severity follows axe-core impact levels.
Ensure elements with an ARIA role that require parent roles are contained by them
Who it affects
Blocks a task outright for some visitors (for example an image-only flyer with no text, or a form field with no label).
First fix
Follow the guidance in the linked Deque rule page.
A menu/tab/list widget is incomplete, so assistive technology can't operate it.
Who it affects
Blocks a task outright for some visitors (for example an image-only flyer with no text, or a form field with no label).
First fix
Fix the widget markup or update the plugin that generates it.
Items are marked as list entries but not inside a list.
Who it affects
Makes a task significantly harder (low contrast, links with no name, missing frame titles).
First fix
Wrap <li> elements in a <ul> or <ol>.
Light grey text on white, or text over photos, is hard or impossible to read for people with low vision or color blindness, and for anyone outdoors on a phone.
Who it affects
Makes a task significantly harder (low contrast, links with no name, missing frame titles).
First fix
Use a darker text color or lighter background so the contrast ratio is at least 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text).
Ensure that elements labelled through their content must have their visible text as part of their accessible name
Who it affects
Makes a task significantly harder (low contrast, links with no name, missing frame titles).
First fix
Follow the guidance in the linked Deque rule page.
Severity guide
Blocks a task outright for some visitors (for example an image-only flyer with no text, or a form field with no label).
Makes a task significantly harder (low contrast, links with no name, missing frame titles).
Reduces clarity or consistency (heading order, landmarks, touch-target size).