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Research implementing a11y scans for itdashboard

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Description

Specifcally:
* how many HTML tags have missing attribute text (e.g., missing/empty links and buttons, missing form input labels, missing document language
* how many color contrast issues were found on a website homepage out of compliance with the Section 508 standards set by the U.S. Access Board, which requires agencies to conform to WCAG 2.0’s Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements.
* how many website images and other non-text content, including user interface elements, are missing a text description.

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Research direction

Start by turning the listed accessibility metrics into explicit scan requirements, including missing text or labels, document language, color contrast, and non-text descriptions. Use the stated Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level A/AA criteria as the compliance reference; done means the repository has a documented implementation approach and measurable outputs for each requested check.

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Assessment

Domain
accessibility
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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