I did an evaluation of SIUE Men’s Soccer Archive page with WAVE Accessibility Tool. WAVE did not discover major errors, but that does not mean that the page is entirely accessible. One major accessibility issue is that the headings are not consistently used. This creates a challenge for individuals who use screen reader programs and need to navigate through this page and find information.
Some other common accessibility issues (such as keyboard navigation, confusing hyperlinks, etc.) are not detected by WAVE’s automatic tools.
Individuals who will most likely use the SIUE Men’s Soccer Archive page include: current students, current student athletes, fans of men’s soccer, and former students (alumni) who wish to view historical content related to men’s soccer. There may be other individuals who may also be reliant on this content and use a type of assistive technology or screen reader.
Also, because of the poor structure of this page, it could be difficult for individuals with cognitive disabilities and/or visual impairments to easily find information. If an individual is using a screen reader, they would have to listen to the entire page from top/bottom, which could create frustration for this type of user.
One potential way to resolve the accessibility issues related to the SIUE Men’s Soccer Archive would be to use better headings as a way of organizing the page. Additionally, all images should have meaningful alternative text for individuals who use screen reader software.
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