Page Scan Results:
OU News and Events
https://www.ou.edu/news
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
Known Issues on This Page
Images must have alternate text
Ensures <img> elements have alternate text or a role of none or presentation. Axe Reference
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<img class="card-img-top" src="/content/dam/research-norman/images/news/2023/Vivek_Bajpai.jpg">Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(7) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > a > .card-img-topFailing 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"
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<img class="card-img-top" src="/content/dam/research-norman/images/news/2023/RBPEA-awards.jpg">Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(11) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > a > .card-img-topFailing 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
Ensures links have discernible text. Axe Reference
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<a href="/content/research-norman/news-events/2023/researchers-identify-135-new-melanin-genes-responsible-for-pigmentation"> <img class="card-img-top" src="/content/dam/research-norman/images/news/2023/Vivek_Bajpai.jpg"> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(7) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > aFailing 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
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<a href="/content/research-norman/news-events/2023/ou-recognizes-the-boeing-company-for-a-2023-regents-business-partnership-excellence-award"> <img class="card-img-top" src="/content/dam/research-norman/images/news/2023/RBPEA-awards.jpg"> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(11) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > aFailing 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
Frames must have an accessible name
Ensures <iframe> and <frame> elements have an accessible name. Axe Reference
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<iframe width="100%" height="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jIGIzsB6BCQ?rel=0&showinfo=0&controls=1&autohide=1&modestbranding=1" alt="Youtube video placeholder image" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media; fullscreen" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Element selector:iframe[width="100%"]Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element has no title 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's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
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
Needs Review on This Page
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color. Axe Reference
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/september/ou-board-of-regents-approves-college-of-nursing-renovations-academic-appointments-and-more"> <h3>OU Board of Regents Approves College of Nursing Renovations, Academic Appointments and More</h3> </a>Element selector:.featured-news > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.featured-news > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/september/university-of-oklahoma-announces-states-first-pediatric-dentistry-residency-program"> <h3>University of Oklahoma Announces State’s First Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program</h3> </a>Element selector:.bootstrap-c0.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .featured.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.bootstrap-c0.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .featured.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/august/ou-college-of-nursing-receives-10-point-5-million-dollar-grant-to-partner-with-indigenous-communities-on-maternal-health-research">Element selector:.bootstrap-c1.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .featured.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.bootstrap-c1.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .featured.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/august/ou-class-of-2027-breaks-university-records"> <h3>OU Class of 2027 Breaks University Records</h3> </a>Element selector:.bootstrap-c2.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .featured.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.bootstrap-c2.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .featured.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/july/university-of-oklahoma-breaks-all-time-record-for-sponsored-research-growth"> <h3>University of Oklahoma Breaks All-Time Record for Sponsored Research Growth</h3> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(3) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(3) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/september/ou-college-of-medicine-researchers-earn-6-point-5-million-grant-to-work-toward-c-difficile-vaccine"> <h3>OU College of Medicine Researchers Earn $6.5 Million Grant to Work Toward C. Difficile Vaccine</h3> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(3) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(3) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/september/ou-to-present-national-theatre-live-broadcasts"> <h3>OU to Present National Theatre Live Broadcasts</h3> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(5) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(5) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/august/ou-announces-2023-2024-presidential-speakers-series"> <h3>OU Announces 2023-2024 Presidential Speakers Series</h3> </a>Element selector:.bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .featured-columns.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .featured-columns.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/july/ou-fran-and-earl-ziegler-college-of-nursing-awarded-two-federal-grants-to-help-fill-oklahomas-nursing-shortage">Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(9) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .featured-columns.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(9) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .featured-columns.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/insideou/articles/2023/july/new-education-journal-addresses-research-policy-and-practice-in-k-12"> <h3>New Education Journal Addresses Research, Policy and Practice in K-12</h3> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(9) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(9) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/price/news_center/news_archive/2023/canopy-healthtech-selects-2023-grantees-tulsa-oklahoma"> <h3>Canopy Healthtech Selects First Grantees, Investing $400,000 in Virtual Healthtech</h3> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(11) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .featured-columns.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(11) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .featured-columns.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/august/ou-health-stephenson-cancer-center-researcher-awarded-department-of-defense-grant-to-research-cancer-metastasis">Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(13) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(13) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .col-md-8.bootstrap-c0.offset0 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/june/2023-hamm-prize-laureate-announced"> <h3>2023 Hamm Prize Laureate Announced</h3> </a>Element selector:.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(13) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.responsivegrid.section:nth-child(13) > .pb-5 > .container > .bootstrap.row.parsys_column > .bootstrap-c1.offset0.col-md-4 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/articles/2023/june/ou-board-of-regents-approves-fy24-budget-and-new-degree-programs-and-leadership-appointments-and-facility-renovations-and-more">Element selector:.col-md-6.bootstrap-c1.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.col-md-6.bootstrap-c1.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/galleries/2023/august/first-days-of-fall-semester-2023"> <h3>First Days of Fall Semester 2023</h3> </a>Element selector:.bootstrap-c0.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .gallerycard.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.bootstrap-c0.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .gallerycard.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/galleries/2023/august/class-kickoff-2023"> <h3>Class Kickoff 2023</h3> </a>Element selector:.bootstrap-c1.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .gallerycard.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.bootstrap-c1.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .gallerycard.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
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<a href="/content/news/galleries/2023/august/move-in"> <h3>OU Move-In 2023</h3> </a>Element selector:.bootstrap-c2.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .gallerycard.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description > aFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
.bootstrap-c2.col-md-4.col-sm-12 > .feature-card.section > .gallerycard.card > .card-body > .card-text.card-description
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Element's contrast ratio could not be determined because of element overlap
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds
Ensures the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds. Axe Reference
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<a class="skipnav" href="#startcontent" style="font: 0/0 a; text-shadow: none; color: transparent; position:absolute;height:1px;width:1px;">Skip Navigation</a>Element selector:.skipnavFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element has a 1:1 contrast ratio with the background
body
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Element has a 1:1 contrast ratio with the background
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<address class="col small"> <a> OU News </a> <br> 339 W. Boyd St.<br> Norman, OK 73069<br> <a href="mailto:marcomm@ou.edu">marcomm@ou.edu</a> </address>Element selector:addressFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background gradient
address.footer
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background gradient
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<a> OU News </a>Element selector:address > a:nth-child(1)Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a href="mailto:marcomm@ou.edu">marcomm@ou.edu</a>Element selector:a[href$="mailto:marcomm@ou.edu"]Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<div class="footerBottom col-md-12 col-sm-12 border-top my-2 p-2 small">Element selector:.footerBottomFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background gradient
.footerBottom.footer
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Element's background color could not be determined due to a background gradient
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://www.ou.edu/marcomm/accessstatement">Accessibility</a>Element selector:.nav-item:nth-child(1) > .text-capitalize.nav-linkFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://www.ou.edu/sustainability">Sustainability</a>Element selector:.nav-item:nth-child(2) > .text-capitalize.nav-linkFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://apps.ouhsc.edu/hipaa/">HIPAA</a>Element selector:a[href$="hipaa/"]Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://jobs.ou.edu/">OU Job Search</a>Element selector:a[href$="jobs.ou.edu/"]Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://www.ou.edu/web/landing/policy">Policies</a>Element selector:.nav-item:nth-child(5) > .text-capitalize.nav-linkFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://www.ou.edu/web/landing/legalnotices">Legal Notices</a>Element selector:.nav-item:nth-child(6) > .text-capitalize.nav-linkFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://www.ou.edu/marcomm/copyright">Copyright</a>Element selector:.nav-item:nth-child(7) > .text-capitalize.nav-linkFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://www.ou.edu/web/resources_offices">Resources and Offices</a>Element selector:.nav-item:nth-child(8) > .text-capitalize.nav-linkFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a class="nav-link text-capitalize" href="https://ouregents.ethicspoint.com/">OU Report It!</a>Element selector:.nav-item:nth-child(9) > .text-capitalize.nav-linkFailing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a>OU News</a>Element selector:.footerBottom > a:nth-child(2)Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element
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<a href="mailto:cmshelp@ou.edu">cmshelp@ou.edu</a>Element selector:a[href$="mailto:cmshelp@ou.edu"]Failing checks (At least one of these should pass)
- Element's background color could not be determined because it is overlapped by another element