instructure.com Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of instructure.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

Technology
0 /100
F Critical Issues

7 issues found across 2 categories

2 Critical 5 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 3 issues
Operable 2 issues
Understandable 0 issues
Robust 2 issues

Issues Found

Images missing alt text

Critical

Images must have alternative text to convey their meaning to screen reader users.

WCAG 1.1.1
15 element(s) affected
  • <img src="https://www.instructure.com/sites/default/files/image/2021-06/Clear.gif">
  • <img src="https://www.instructure.com/sites/default/files/image/2021-06/Clear.gif">
  • <img src="https://www.instructure.com/sites/default/files/image/2021-06/Clear.gif">
  • <img src="https://www.instructure.com/sites/default/files/image/2021-06/Clear.gif">
  • <img src="https://www.instructure.com/sites/default/files/image/2021-06/Clear.gif">
How to fix

Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

Form inputs missing labels

Critical

Form elements must have associated labels so users know what information to enter.

WCAG 1.3.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <input type="text" name="srch">
How to fix

Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.

Heading levels skip order

Major

Headings should follow a logical order (h1 → h2 → h3) without skipping levels.

WCAG 1.3.1
3 element(s) affected
  • <h4> "" (after h2)
  • <h5> "" (after h2)
  • <h4> "Trends and Insights from K–12 to Career" (after h2)
How to fix

Restructure headings to follow sequential order. Don't skip from h1 to h3.

Frames missing title

Major

Iframes must have title attributes describing their content.

WCAG 2.4.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KMN72MJ">
How to fix

Add descriptive title attributes to all <iframe> elements.

Duplicate element IDs

Major

Element IDs must be unique to ensure correct assistive technology behavior.

WCAG 4.1.1
1 element(s) affected
  • id=""
How to fix

Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

Invalid ARIA attributes

Major

ARIA attributes must be valid and used correctly to work with assistive technologies.

WCAG 4.1.2
2 element(s) affected
  • <div aria-labelledby="Select your location"> (missing ref)
  • <div aria-labelledby="block-media-modal-3916-title"> (missing ref)
How to fix

Review and correct ARIA roles, states, and properties according to the WAI-ARIA specification.

Generic link text

Major

Links must have descriptive text that indicates their purpose. Generic text like 'click here' or 'read more' does not help screen reader users understand where the link goes.

WCAG 2.4.4
9 element(s) affected
  • <a href="/why-instructure">read more</a>
  • <a href="/k12">learn more</a>
  • <a href="/higher-education">learn more</a>
  • <a href="/business">learn more</a>
  • <a href="/canvas">learn more</a>
How to fix

Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes instructure.com should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Images missing alt text Critical

    Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

  2. #2
    Form inputs missing labels Critical

    Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.

  3. #3
    Generic link text Major

    Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is instructure.com accessible?

instructure.com scored 30/100 (grade F) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is instructure.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 7 accessibility issues on instructure.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is instructure.com EAA compliant?

The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see instructure.com's compliance status.

What accessibility issues does instructure.com have?

See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for instructure.com.

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