This sample illustrates the structure and level of detail provided in a typical accessibility review. Findings and scope vary by website.
Website Accessibility Review Summary
Website reviewed: ExampleBusiness.com
Date: January 2026
Reviewed by: 311 Media
Tools used: WAVE, Lighthouse, manual review
Scope: Core templates and representative pages
Purpose of This Review
This accessibility review provides a practical overview of common website accessibility issues, prioritizes barriers that affect real users, and documents reasonable improvement efforts.
The goal is to support awareness, remediation planning, and good-faith accessibility effort. This review does not certify legal compliance or guarantee conformance with any specific standard.
Scope of Review
This review included:
- Automated accessibility scans using industry-standard tools
- Manual review of key page templates, navigation, and forms
- Keyboard-only navigation testing
- Structural and semantic review of headings and labels
- Identification of third-party and platform-level limitations
The review focused on representative templates rather than every page of the site.
High-Priority Accessibility Issues
These issues are most likely to affect users who rely on assistive technologies and should be addressed first.
1. Color Contrast on Primary Content
Some text elements do not meet recommended contrast ratios, making content difficult to read for users with low vision or color sensitivity.
Impact: Readability and usability
Recommendation: Adjust foreground and background color combinations for body text and navigation elements.
2. Improper Heading Structure
Several pages use headings out of order or rely on visual styling instead of semantic structure.
Impact: Screen reader navigation and page comprehension
Recommendation: Update heading hierarchy so pages follow a logical structure (H1 → H2 → H3).
3. Unlabeled Form Fields
Some form inputs lack programmatic labels or rely solely on placeholder text.
Impact: Form usability for screen reader and keyboard users
Recommendation: Add explicit labels and associate them correctly with form controls.
Moderate and Informational Findings
The following items were flagged by automated tools but may have lower practical impact or require context.
- Redundant ARIA attributes
- Alerts related to decorative images
- Structural warnings tied to page builder markup
Some of these findings represent false positives or informational notices rather than actionable barriers.
Third-Party and Platform Limitations
Certain accessibility issues originate from third-party tools or platform constraints, including:
- Embedded scheduling or booking widgets
- Payment or donation platforms
- Social media embeds
- Theme-level navigation components
These elements may not be fully remediable without vendor changes. Where limitations exist, responsibility should be documented and accessible alternatives considered when feasible.
Recommended Next Steps
Based on this review, the following actions are recommended:
- Address high-priority accessibility issues on core templates
- Improve accessibility consistency on new content going forward
- Document known third-party limitations
- Re-review accessibility periodically as the site evolves
Further remediation or deeper evaluation can be scoped separately if needed.
Important Note
Accessibility improvements reduce barriers and demonstrate good-faith effort but do not guarantee legal compliance. Formal audits and comprehensive remediation, when appropriate, are defined under separate, clearly scoped agreements.
Summary
This review identifies meaningful accessibility barriers, clarifies priorities, and documents reasonable effort. Addressing the high-priority issues outlined above will materially improve usability for users while supporting responsible accessibility practices.