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Accessibility Scanner Overview

Updated 3 weeks ago 5 2 min read

What is Accessibility Scanner?

The Accessibility Scanner is an intelligent system that detects and automatically repairs WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility issues on your website. With 96 automated fixers, it can repair 91% of common accessibility problems.

Key Statistics

    1. 96 Total Fixers – Comprehensive WCAG coverage
    2. 91% Coverage – Can auto-fix most issues
    3. Real-Time Scanning – On-demand page scanning
    4. Automatic Repair – Fixes issues without manual work
    5. Zero Dependencies – No external services required

      6. How It Works

      Scanning Process

    6. Page Analysis – Scanner examines HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    7. Issue Detection – Identifies WCAG 2.1 AA violations
    8. Fixer Matching – Matches issues to appropriate auto-fixers
    9. Automatic Repair – Applies fixes without manual intervention
    10. Validation – Verifies fixes don’t break functionality
    11. Reporting – Generates detailed accessibility reports

      12. Fix Categories

      The scanner addresses 10 major accessibility categories:

      1. Focus Management (8 fixers)

      Ensures keyboard navigation and focus indicators work properly

      2. Vision & Color (12 fixers)

      Improves color contrast, removes color-only information, adds visual cues

      3. Touch & Motor (8 fixers)

      Makes interactive elements accessible to users with motor disabilities

      4. Language & Structure (12 fixers)

      Adds semantic structure, proper headings, and language identification

      5. ARIA & Roles (14 fixers)

      Implements proper ARIA attributes and semantic roles

      6. Forms & Input (10 fixers)

      Makes form elements accessible with proper labels and instructions

      7. Media & Alternative Text (10 fixers)

      Adds captions, transcripts, and alternative text for media

      8. Timing & Animation (6 fixers)

      Controls animations and provides timing alternatives

      9. Navigation & Structure (4 fixers)

      Improves site navigation and page structure

      10. Error Prevention (2 fixers)

      Prevents common user errors and provides clear feedback

      Module Status

      Access via: SLOS → Accessibility Scanner

      Shows:

    12. ✓ Total pages scanned
    13. ✓ Issues found and fixed
    14. ✓ Accessibility score improvement
    15. ✓ Last scan date
    16. ✓ Active fixers count

      17. WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

      Supported Guidelines

      Perceivable

    17. Text Alternatives (1.1)
    18. Time-based Media (1.2)
    19. Adaptable (1.3)
    20. Distinguishable (1.4)

      21. Operable

    21. Keyboard Accessible (2.1)
    22. Enough Time (2.2)
    23. Seizures and Physical Reactions (2.3)
    24. Navigable (2.4)

      25. Understandable

    25. Readable (3.1)
    26. Predictable (3.2)
    27. Input Assistance (3.3)

      28. Robust

    28. Compatible (4.1)

      29. Performance Impact

      Resource Usage

      Scanning Performance:

    29. Page scan: <2 seconds
    30. Full site scan: <5 minutes (100 pages)
    31. Memory usage: <50MB
    32. CPU impact: Minimal

      33. Fixer Performance:

    33. DOM manipulation: Efficient
    34. CSS injection: Lightweight
    35. JavaScript addition: Minimal
    36. Page load impact: <100ms

      37. Optimization Features

      Smart Scanning:

    37. Incremental scanning
    38. Change detection
    39. Prioritized fixes
    40. Background processing

      41. Caching:

    41. Scan result caching
    42. Fixer rule caching
    43. Performance monitoring

      44. Integration Features

      WordPress Integration

      Theme Compatibility:

    44. Works with all themes
    45. No theme modifications needed
    46. CSS isolation
    47. JavaScript namespacing

      48. Plugin Compatibility:

    48. Compatible with page builders
    49. Works with caching plugins
    50. SEO plugin integration
    51. Performance plugin support

      52. External Tools

      Browser Extensions:

    52. WAVE accessibility toolbar
    53. axe DevTools integration
    54. Lighthouse accessibility audit

      55. Testing Tools:

    55. Screen reader testing
    56. Keyboard navigation testing
    57. Color contrast analyzers

      58. Security & Privacy

      Data Handling

      No External Data:

    58. All scanning local
    59. No data sent externally
    60. Privacy-preserving
    61. GDPR compliant

      62. Secure Processing:

    62. Input sanitization
    63. XSS prevention
    64. Content Security Policy
    65. Safe DOM manipulation

      66. Reporting & Analytics

      Scan Reports

      Comprehensive Reports:

    66. Issue breakdown by category
    67. Before/after comparison
    68. Fix success rates
    69. Performance metrics

      70. Export Options:

    70. PDF accessibility reports
    71. CSV issue lists
    72. JSON API data
    73. HTML dashboards

      74. Progress Tracking

      Score Improvement:

    74. WCAG compliance scoring
    75. Trend analysis
    76. Goal tracking
    77. Benchmark comparison

      78. Related Features

    78. Consent Management – Ensure accessible consent banners
    79. Legal Documents – Generate accessibility statements
    80. Analytics Integration – Track accessibility improvements

      81. Next Steps

    81. Enable Accessibility Scanner module
    82. Run initial site scan
    83. Review auto-fixer results
    84. Configure scanning schedule
    85. Monitor accessibility improvements

      86. Support

      For detailed guides, see:

    86. Auto-Fixers by Category
    87. Scanning Process
    88. Configuration Guide
    89. Run Accessibility Scans

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