Review of Google Maps

Google Maps Reviewed 15 Jul 2014 · Average score 66%

Summary

TBC

Detailed Results

#	Test	Outcome	Notes
1	Login, Signup and Other Forms Accessible	0%	Keyboard access/tabbing works logically. No CAPTCHAS is a bonus. Form controls - the search bar, does not appear to have corresponding labels (WAVE), but could be read using NVDA.
2	Image ALT Attributes	67%	The content is map based, which is impossible to read with screen reader. However existing images do have alt attributes in case the content is read by screen reader.
3	Link Target Definitions	100%	Most links are understandable and fully appropriate. No duplicates are mentioned (WebbIE).
4	Frame Titles and Layout	33%	Few frames are used within the website, some of which do not have titles.
5	Removal of Stylesheet	0%	The content of the website is completely unaccessible. JavaScript plug -ins can not be linked which makes some functions inaccessible.
6	Audio/Video Features	100%	No Audio/Video is found within the website.
7	Video/animations - audio descriptions	100%	No Audio/Video is found within the website.
8	Appropriate use of Tables	33%	Not headered tables are used within website layout development, which may cause problems to a screen reader.
9	Tab Orderings Correct and Logical	67%	Tabbing order is correct and logical, but a bit useless with maps.
10	Page Functionality with Keyboard	0%	The web service requires mouse use.
11	Accessibility of Text Editors	100%	No rich text editor is found on the website.
12	Appropriate Feedback with Forms	100%	Appropriate feedback is provided on move.
13	Contrast and Colour Check	100%	Site contrast is acceptable.
14	Page Integrity when Zooming	100%	Readability unaffected when zooming and the layout is responsive to changes.
15	Text size, style, blinking elements and Readability	100%	Text is generally 12pt, sans serif font. There is no flashing or blinking content.