loc.gov Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of loc.gov — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

Technology
0 /100
D Poor

4 issues found across 2 categories

2 Critical 2 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 1 issues
Operable 2 issues
Understandable 0 issues
Robust 1 issues

Issues Found

Links missing accessible name

Critical

Links must have discernible text so screen reader users understand their purpose.

WCAG 2.4.4
2 element(s) affected
  • <a href="(no href)">
  • <a href="(no href)">
How to fix

Add text content, aria-label, or aria-labelledby to links. Avoid empty <a> tags.

Videos missing captions

Critical

Video content must have captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.

WCAG 1.2.2
1 element(s) affected
  • <video> "/static/home/images/trending/video-screenshots/2025-staff-hi"
How to fix

Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.

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
  • <button aria-hidden="true"> (focusable)
How to fix

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

Focus indicator not visible

Major

Interactive elements must have visible focus indicators for keyboard users.

WCAG 2.4.7
1 element(s) affected
  • <p style="...outline:none...">
How to fix

Ensure :focus styles are visible. Don't use outline: none without a replacement.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes loc.gov should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Links missing accessible name Critical

    Add text content, aria-label, or aria-labelledby to links. Avoid empty <a> tags.

  2. #2
    Videos missing captions Critical

    Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.

  3. #3
    Invalid ARIA attributes Major

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is loc.gov accessible?

loc.gov scored 54/100 (grade D) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is loc.gov WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 4 accessibility issues on loc.gov. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is loc.gov EAA compliant?

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

What accessibility issues does loc.gov have?

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

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