Audit 06 — Accessibility

Static Websites on cPanel

Accessibility is not a finishing touch and not optional. An inaccessible site excludes real people — users who navigate by keyboard, use screen readers, have low vision, or rely on assistive technology. Beyond inclusion, accessibility directly affects SEO, legal compliance, and overall code quality.

This audit reviews every layer of accessibility compliance without requiring external tools. All checks can be performed by reading the code directly.

Core Framework — WCAG 2.1 POUR Principles

Every accessibility requirement traces back to one of four principles:

• Perceivable — Information must be presentable in ways users can perceive. If it's only communicated through color, sound, or an image with no alternative — some users cannot access it.
• Operable — All functionality must be operable through multiple input methods. If something only works with a mouse, keyboard and switch device users are excluded.
• Understandable — Content and interface behavior must be understandable. Error messages that don't explain what went wrong, forms that fail silently, and inconsistent navigation all fail this principle.
• Robust — Content must be interpreted reliably by assistive technologies. Semantic HTML and correct ARIA usage make this possible.