The 2026 Technical Audit
The top 5 high-impact fixes for mission-driven organizations.
Benchmark: WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
1. Verify "No-Mouse" Usability
The Test: Can you complete a donation or event registration using only the Tab key?
The Fix: Focus Indicators
WCAG 2.2 "Focus Not Obscured" requires that keyboard users can clearly see where they are.
/* CSS Fix for Focus Visibility */
:focus-visible {
outline: 3px solid #D4AF37; /* High contrast color */
outline-offset: 4px; /* Prevent overlap */
z-index: 9999; /* Ensure visibility */
}
2. Fix Forms Like a Front Desk
Forms are where mission outcomes happen. Every field must have a label. No "mystery required fields."
The Fix: Explicit Labels
<!-- BAD --> <input type="text" placeholder="Email" /> <!-- GOOD --> <label for="email">Email Address (Required)</label> <input type="email" id="email" required aria-required="true" />
3. Remove "Gotcha" Logins
Eliminate puzzle-based CAPTCHAs. WCAG 2.2 AA requires accessible authentication methods that don't rely on cognitive tests.
The Fix: Simple Auth Patterns
- Allow password managers (don't block paste).
- Use "Magic Links" or 2FA codes instead of puzzles.
- If using CAPTCHA, ensure a non-visual alternative (audio) exists.
4. Caption Video Content
Captions are foundational. Transcripts are critical for long-form sermons or lectures.
The Fix: Platform Settings
YouTube/Vimeo: Enable "CC" by default. Edit auto-generated captions for accuracy (especially theological terms).
Self-Hosted: Use the <track> element.
<video controls> <source src="sermon.mp4" type="video/mp4"> <track kind="captions" src="sermon-en.vtt" srclang="en" label="English"> </video>
5. Eliminate "Image-Only" PDFs
Critical documents (handbooks, tuition info) cannot be scanned images. They must be text-readable or converted to HTML.
The Fix: Conversion
Use Adobe Acrobat Pro "Make Accessible" wizard or convert the content to a standard web page (Recommended for SEO).
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