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Japan Knowledge Library

Summary

This high-level assessment covers limited portions and functionality of the Japan Knowledge Library platform. The assessment revealed issues with assistive technology compatibility, resulting in some users missing information required to understand content, states and operate functions. It is important to keep in mind that the findings represent a high-level assessment, and do not reflect the results of a Deque Comprehensive Web Assessment.

Top 3 problems for the Japan Knowledge Library platform

  1. Contrast (minimum) – There are text contrast issues throughout many of the pages and in the search controls.
  2. Non-text Contrast – Visible Focus indicators are missing from many interactive elements along with many others having contrast issues.
  3. Name, Role, Value – Majority of the fields in the search as well as the filter dropdowns across the site are missing an accessible name.