Review of Google Reader
Google Reader
Reviewed 04 May 2012
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Average score 77%
Summary
The site is relatively accessible, but there are tab access issues with some content within iFrames. The fact that not all items are keyboard accessible will impact on screen reader users and those with some types of dexterity difficulties. Colour contrast and text size is good.
Detailed Results
| # | Test | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Login, Signup and Other Forms Accessible | 33% | There are some missing lables; NVDA access failed to reach some of the links within the iFrame, but keyboard access is possible to major items. Mouse use is needed within some frames. |
| 2 | Image ALT Attributes | 33% | There are missing alt-tags for some of the images, and some of the alts are very long (exceed 100 characters). |
| 3 | Link Target Definitions | 67% | There are duplicate link lables for each iFrames; and there are some non-defined links, but most are understandable. |
| 4 | Frame Titles and Layout | 67% | The frames do not impact on layout and the site can be used with text only view. |
| 5 | Removal of Stylesheet | 67% | When the stylesheet is removed, the content is accessible, but some parts are missing. |
| 6 | Audio/Video Features | 100% | The site uses YouTube for videos, which allows for captions. |
| 7 | Video/animations - audio descriptions | 67% | As the site use YouTube for the videos, it is possible to add audio descriptions, but there are no synchronised text services for the transcriptions. |
| 8 | Appropriate use of Tables | 100% | Tables are not used for the design of this website. |
| 9 | Tab Orderings Correct and Logical | 67% | Tab order is in a logical and consistent top-to-bottom or left-to-right format. There is no 'skip to content' or 'skip navigation' link provided. |
| 10 | Page Functionality with Keyboard | 67% | It is possible to navigate most of the content with the keyboard, and be able to find the desired news story and follow the link to it. However, some links within the iFrame cannot be tab accessed. |
| 11 | Accessibility of Text Editors | 100% | The site has no rich text editor. |
| 12 | Appropriate Feedback with Forms | 100% | Suitable feedback is provided. Clear warning when errors made or information missed otherwise the user is taken to the next page automatically. |
| 13 | Contrast and Colour Check | 100% | All pages have good colour contrast (black texts with white blackground). |
| 14 | Page Integrity when Zooming | 100% | Good zooming and easy to read with enlarged fonts. |
| 15 | Text size, style, blinking elements and Readability | 100% | Sans-serif fonts used, with headlines clear and readable. No flashing or blinking content, only for advertisements. |