As part of an ongoing commitment to inclusive web experiences, our client at RNT.com underwent a comprehensive accessibility audit conducted by Level Access, a third-party accessibility evaluation platform. The audit identified a range of WCAG compliance issues across the site that required hands-on code-level remediation.
Working directly within the WordPress codebase built on Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) layouts, I reviewed each flagged issue and implemented targeted fixes to bring the site into alignment with accessibility best practices.
Remediation work included adding descriptive aria-label attributes to interactive elements that lacked meaningful context for screen reader users, as well as assigning appropriate ARIA roles to structural and UI components that were not being interpreted correctly by assistive technologies. Images throughout the site were audited for missing or inadequate alt text, with descriptive alternatives written and applied to convey the correct context and intent of each visual element. Additionally, decorative or redundant elements that had been inadvertently exposed to screen readers were corrected using aria-hidden=”true”, ensuring that assistive technologies only surface content that is meaningful and intentional to the user experience.
Several color contrast violations were also identified where foreground text colors did not meet the minimum contrast ratio requirements against their background colors. These issues were resolved by adjusting the color values within the stylesheet to ensure all text remained legible and compliant with WCAG AA standards. Font sizes across various components were also flagged as too small to meet accessibility thresholds and were updated to ensure readability for all users, including those with low vision.
