VCSU Website Accessibility (A11y) Tracker[beta]
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Since 2014, VCSU has monitored and improved website accessibility to align with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). VCSU aims for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance to provide equal access to all services. Our website accessibility tracker is integrated into a Power BI dashboard, utilizing analytics from Silktide, SortSite, and Siteimprove to emphasize our commitment to web accessibility.
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Long-Term Dedication: Since 2014, we have tracked and reported accessibility metrics with Siteimprove and SortSite, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to web accessibility.
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Proactive Monitoring: We use Silktide and SortSite to identify and fix accessibility issues, ensuring our website is inclusive for all users, including those with disabilities.
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Insightful Data: By combining archived Siteimprove data with current Silktide and SortSite metrics, we visualize and track accessibility improvements over time.
Use < or > to navigate between dashboards:
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Page One: Archived Siteimprove Timeline
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Page Two: Current Silktide Scores
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Page Three: Silktide Timeline
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Page Four: SortSite Timeline
What is Silktide?
Silktide is a platform that helps improve website accessibility and quality. It automates WCAG compliance testing and provides actionable recommendations. Silktide tools monitor accessibility across numerous web pages to maintain and enhance digital accessibility. VCSU utilizes this tool to analyze our digital accessibility compliance efforts.
What is SortSite?
SortSite is an automated web testing tool used to evaluate website accessibility, usability, SEO, and code quality. It helps identify issues that may create barriers for users with disabilities by checking conformance with WCAG guidelines and other accessibility standards. At VCSU, SortSite complements other accessibility tools like Silktide by offering a detailed scan of individual pages or entire sites.
What Do They Check For?
Silktide conducts over 200 checks for web accessibility, covering WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 at Levels A, AA, and AAA. It evaluates aspects like color contrast, alt text for images, keyboard navigation, spelling, grammar, and broken links.
SortSite it identifies accessibility barriers such as missing or incorrect alternative text, insufficient color contrast, improper heading structure, and keyboard traps. In addition to accessibility, it flags issues related to browser compatibility, link errors, mobile responsiveness, and HTML/CSS validation. This helps VCSU ensure our digital content is accessible, functional, and standards-compliant.
One Stop Resources
Related Resources
New to WCAG? Check out this short video from Silktide:
For more information or to schedule training, please contact:
Debbie Dramstad
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Web Accessibility and Applications Specialist, VCSU Technology Services
Email: debra.dramstad@vcsu.edu