Solution
The All in One Accessibility app was implemented to address these challenges. It offered the following features:
- Automated Accessibility Scanning: Identified barriers across the website.
- Auto-Remediation: Automatically fixed most accessibility barriers, reducing manual effort.
- Automated Accessibility Reporting: Provided insights into barriers and remediation status.
- Automated Compliance Monitoring: Helped ensure ongoing adherence to accessibility standards.
Fixes Implemented
The All in One Accessibility app integrated on BigCommerce for tilestoreonline.com
- Accessibility Scanning and Findings: The app conducted a comprehensive scan of the website, detecting a total of 19,626 accessibility barriers.
- ADA Remediation: Automatically resolved 14,554 barriers, leaving only 5,072 barriers for manual intervention.
- Customization: Configured the app to align with Tile Store Online’s branding and website structure.
Key Results
Total Accessibility Findings: 19,626
Barriers Successfully Resolved: 14,554
Accessibility Findings and Remediation Summary
| Accessibility Finding Description | Barriers Identified | Remediated |
|---|---|---|
| Insufficient contrast ratio (Expected at least 3:1) | 11,301 | 11,301 |
| Iframe element missing non-empty title attribute | 3,204 | 3,204 |
| Form field has empty accessible name | 10 | 10 |
| Form fieldset has empty accessible name | 10 | 10 |
| Heading tag found with no content | 8 | 8 |
| Fieldset does not contain a legend element | 7 | 7 |
| Duplicate ID attribute values | 5 | 5 |
| Provide a link to skip to the main content | 4 | 4 |
| If an image or icon is used as a button or link, it lacks a sufficient text alternative | 2 | 2 |
| Element with role of "button" has empty accessible name | 1 | 1 |
| The html element lacks a valid lang or xml:lang attribute | 1 | 1 |
| This element's role is "presentation" but contains child elements with semantic meaning | 1 | 1 |
Accessibility Findings and Remediation Summary
| Accessibility Finding Description | Number of barriers |
|---|---|
| Element with an align attribute (should use CSS for alignments) | 4,794 |
| Presentational markup that has become obsolete in HTML5 | 272 |
| Form does not contain a submit button | 6 |
Customer Website Benefits
- Improved Accessibility Compliance: Enhanced WCAG 2.1, ADA Title III, ATAG 2.0 compliance by remediating over 14,000 barriers.
- Enhanced User Experience: Website is now more accessible to users, including those relying on assistive technologies.
- Resource Efficiency: Automated remediation reduced manual effort, saving time and resources.
- Inclusive Website: Ensured an inclusive browsing experience for all users.
