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Is ucsc.edu Accessible?

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ucsc.edu scored 89/100 on Accessibility (WCAG 2.2).

1 critical1 serious6 moderate

Last scanned May 15, 2026

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Top Accessibility Issues

critical

Buttons must have discernible text

Ensure buttons have discernible text

serious

Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes

Ensure ARIA attributes are not prohibited for an element's role

moderate

Aside should not be contained in another landmark

Ensure the complementary landmark or aside is at top level

moderate

Document should not have more than one banner landmark

Ensure the document has at most one banner landmark

moderate

Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark

Ensure the document has at most one contentinfo landmark

moderate

Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination

Ensure landmarks are unique

moderate

Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination

Ensure landmarks are unique

moderate

Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination

Ensure landmarks are unique

Why Accessibility Compliance Matters

95.9% of the top one million websites fail WCAG 2.2 compliance. In 2024, over 4,000 ADA lawsuits were filed with settlements averaging $35,000. Government websites face additional risk under DOJ Title II regulations with deadlines in 2026 and 2027.

Checking accessibility for ucsc.edu, and any website you manage, is the first step toward avoiding legal action and making the web accessible to everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ucsc.edu accessible?
Based on our most recent scan, ucsc.edu scored 89/100 on WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards. There are accessibility issues that should be addressed to reduce legal risk.
What does this accessibility check test for?
Our scanner uses axe-core, the same engine trusted by Microsoft, Google, and the U.S. government, to test against WCAG 2.2 AA and AAA standards. It checks color contrast, alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, heading structure, and dozens more rules.
How often should I check accessibility?
Website content changes frequently, and each update can introduce new accessibility issues. We recommend scanning after every major update, or setting up automated weekly monitoring with a PageAuditors paid plan.
What happens if a website isn't ADA compliant?
Non-compliant websites face real legal risk. Over 4,000 ADA web accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2024, with an average settlement of $35,000. Government websites face additional enforcement under DOJ Title II rules with deadlines in 2026 and 2027.