prnewswire.com Accessibility Report

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

Technology
0 /100
D Poor

4 issues found across 2 categories

2 Critical 2 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 2 issues
Operable 2 issues
Understandable 0 issues
Robust 0 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
9 element(s) affected
  • <img src="/content/dam/prnewswire/homepage/Group%201000009481%20(1).png">
  • <img src="/content/dam/prnewswire/homepage/Group%201000009479.png">
  • <img src="/content/dam/prnewswire/homepage/Group%201000009480.png">
  • <img src="/content/dam/prnewswire/homepage/Group%201000009345.png">
  • <img src="/content/dam/prnewswire/homepage/Group%201000009484.png">
How to fix

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

Links missing accessible name

Critical

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

WCAG 2.4.4
3 element(s) affected
  • <a href="/contact-us/">
  • <a href="javascript:void(0)">
  • <a href="javascript://Chat">
How to fix

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

Heading levels skip order

Major

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

WCAG 1.3.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <h4> "Meeting a Deadline?" (after h2)
How to fix

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

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
7 element(s) affected
  • <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cision-acquires-tra">learn more</a>
  • <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/multichannel-amplification/">learn more</a>
  • <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/pr-distribution-and-placement/">learn more</a>
  • <a href="/amplify-platform/">learn more</a>
  • <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/pr-distribution-and-placement/">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 prnewswire.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
    Links missing accessible name Critical

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

  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 prnewswire.com accessible?

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

Is prnewswire.com WCAG compliant?

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

Is prnewswire.com EAA compliant?

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

What accessibility issues does prnewswire.com have?

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

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