Page Scan Results:

PROGRAMS AND CLASSES

https://www.meridiantech.edu/bes/eventsclasses/ Scanned Sep. 17, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Known Issues - These "violations" have been flagged as problematic by Axe, our accessibility scanner. Axe's "no false positives" philosophy means that if it's shown here, it's likely a problem to someone.

Known Issues Summary

Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds: 6
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>: 4
Images must have alternate text: 2
Links must have discernible text: 2
<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements: 1

Known Issues on This Page

Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds

serious

Ensures the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds. Axe Reference

Rule type: WCAG 2.0 AA, WCAG SC 1.4.3, EN-301-549, EN-9.1.4.3, ACT

```
<div class="sidebox-header">
NAVIGATION
</div>
```
Element selector:
.sidebox-header
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #b6bd00, font size: 19.2pt (25.6px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 3:1 .sidebox
```
<div class="sidebox-page-title">
Business and Entrepreneurial Services </div>
```
Element selector:
.sidebox-page-title
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.04 (foreground color: #ffffff, background color: #b6bd00, font size: 15.6pt (20.8px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1 .sidebox
```
<li class="color-footer-main">LEGAL</li>
```
Element selector:
a[href$="legal/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1 .color-footer.hidden-xs
```
<li class="color-footer-main">CONTACT US</li>
```
Element selector:
a[href$="contact/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1 .color-footer.hidden-xs
```
<li class="color-footer-main">STAFF LOGIN</li>
```
Element selector:
a[href$="wp-admin/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1 .color-footer.hidden-xs
```
<li id="rightMain" class="color-footer-main">NEWSLETTER SIGNUP</li>
```
Element selector:
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[href$="newsletter/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has insufficient color contrast of 2.72 (foreground color: #ccebee, background color: #0099a8, font size: 12.0pt (16px), font weight: normal). Expected contrast ratio of 4.5:1 .color-footer.hidden-xs

<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>

serious

Ensures <li> elements are used semantically. Axe Reference

Rule type: WCAG 2.0 A, WCAG SC 1.3.1, EN-301-549, EN-9.1.3.1

```
<li class="color-footer-main">LEGAL</li>
```
Element selector:
a[href$="legal/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
```
<li class="color-footer-main">CONTACT US</li>
```
Element selector:
a[href$="contact/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
```
<li class="color-footer-main">STAFF LOGIN</li>
```
Element selector:
a[href$="wp-admin/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
```
<li id="rightMain" class="color-footer-main">NEWSLETTER SIGNUP</li>
```
Element selector:
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[href$="newsletter/"] > .color-footer-main
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element

Images must have alternate text

critical

Ensures <img> elements have alternate text or a role of none or presentation. Axe Reference

Rule type: WCAG 2.0 A, WCAG SC 1.1.1, Old Section 508, EN-301-549, EN-9.1.1.1, ACT

```
<img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-7189" src="https://www.meridiantech.edu/fa-content/uploads/2017/05/CBD_GetInfoButton.jpg" width="386" height="56" srcset="https://www.meridiantech.edu/fa-content/uploads/2017/05/CBD_GetInfoButton.jpg 350w, https://www.meridiantech.edu/fa-content/uploads/2017/05/CBD_GetInfoButton-300x44.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px">
```
Element selector:
.alignleft
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- 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"
```
<img class="adImage" src="https://www.meridiantech.edu/fa-content/uploads/2021/11/SouthCampusAd-01.png">
```
Element selector:
.adImage
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- 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 must have discernible text

serious

Ensures links have discernible text. Axe Reference

Rule type: WCAG 2.0 A, WCAG SC 2.4.4, WCAG SC 4.1.2, Old Section 508, EN-301-549, EN-9.2.4.4, EN-9.4.1.2, ACT

```
<a href="https://www.meridiantech.edu/newsletter/">
```
Element selector:
p:nth-child(24) > a
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- 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
Failing checks (All of these should pass)
- Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
```
<a href="https://www.meridiantech.edu/southdivisioncampus/"><img class="adImage" src="https://www.meridiantech.edu/fa-content/uploads/2021/11/SouthCampusAd-01.png"></a>
```
Element selector:
.inpageAd > a
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- 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
Failing checks (All of these should pass)
- Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text

<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements

serious

Ensures that lists are structured correctly. Axe Reference

Rule type: WCAG 2.0 A, WCAG SC 1.3.1, EN-301-549, EN-9.1.3.1

```
<ul class="color-footer-nav" style="width:120%;">
```
Element selector:
#responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav
Failing checks (All of these should pass)
- List element has direct children that are not allowed: a a[href$="legal/"] a[href$="contact/"] a[href$="wp-admin/"] #responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[href$="newsletter/"] #responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="Facebook"][target="_blank"] #responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="Twitter"][target="_blank"] a[aria-label="LinkedIn"] #responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="YouTube"][target="_blank"] #responsiveFooter > .color-footer-nav > a[aria-label="Instagram"][target="_blank"]

Needs Review - These "incomplete" issues may be problematic, but couldn't be completely tested automatically. They should be reviewed by a real person.

Needs Review Summary

Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds: 43
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color: 10

Needs Review on This Page

Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds

serious

Ensures the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds. Axe Reference

Rule type: WCAG 2.0 AA, WCAG SC 1.4.3, EN-301-549, EN-9.1.4.3, ACT

```
<div class="header-sm-text">Business and Entrepreneurial Services</div>
```
Element selector:
div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans > .header-sm-text
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans div[itemprop="image"]
```
<h1 class="header-lg-text">Programs and Classes</h1>
```
Element selector:
div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans > h1
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it's partially obscured by another element div[itemprop="image"] > .header-trans
```
<h2 id="starting-your-business">Starting Your Business</h2>
```
Element selector:
#starting-your-business
Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined due to a background image .general-container

<p>In this free class for entrepreneurs, we cover the 7 basic questions you need to answer when deciding to open a business, paying particular attention to market research and financials, two significant areas that cause trouble for all new businesses.</p>

Element selector:

p:nth-child(2)