# B1C3 UX Evaluation: Web Accessibility Audit Results

**Real accessibility scores from 18 major websites — including some surprises.**

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## What This Is

An independent accessibility audit of 18 major websites using a standardized 6-check methodology. We measured each site against core WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria and published the complete results.

**The findings:**
- Swedish government sites average **73/100** (good)
- Major tech companies average **60/100** (poor)
- Even accessibility experts score **47/100** (surprisingly low)

### Quick Facts
- 📊 **18 sites audited** (government, tech, accessibility leaders)
- 🔍 **6 standardized checks** (contrast, focus, semantics, ARIA, forms, navigation)
- 📈 **120+ issues detected** with actionable remediation
- 🎯 **Reproducible methodology** (not marketing fluff)

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## The Results

### Top Performers
```
Trafikverket (Transport)        90/100  🏆
Försäkringskassan (Social)      79/100  ✅
Kriminalvården (Prison)         78/100  ✅
```

### Major Sites (Surprising)
```
GitHub                          46/100  ⚠️  (17 missing alt texts)
W3.org                          60/100  ⚠️  (Accessibility experts?)
StackOverflow                   47/100  ⚠️  (Heavy div usage)
```

### Government Agencies
| Agency | Score | Key Issue |
|--------|-------|-----------|
| Trafikverket (Transport) | 90/100 | 2 unlabeled links |
| Regeringskansliet (Prime Minister's Office) | 75/100 | Missing alt text, no focus styles |
| Polismyndigheten (Police) | 72/100 | Icon accessibility, navigation |
| Arbetsförmedlingen (Employment) | 68/100 | 7 missing alt texts |
| Skatteverket (Tax) | 54/100 | 5 unlabeled buttons, no focus |

**[See all 18 results →](index.html)**

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## The Methodology

We tested each site against **6 accessibility checks**:

1. **Color Contrast & Alt Text** — Images and readability
2. **Focus Management** — Keyboard navigation and visible focus
3. **Semantic HTML** — Proper document structure
4. **ARIA Attributes** — Icons and interactive elements
5. **Form Accessibility** — Labels and associations
6. **Navigation Structure** — Semantic landmarks

Each check scores 0-100 based on issues found:
- **CRITICAL** issues: −25 points each (blocks access)
- **HIGH** issues: −10 points each (degrades UX)
- **MEDIUM** issues: −5 points each (best practices)
- **LOW** issues: −2 points each (minor)

**Overall score = Average across 6 checks**

**[Learn more about methodology →](methodology.md)**

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## Key Findings

### Finding 1: Focus Styles Are Missing Everywhere
**86% of sites lack `:focus-visible` CSS**

This single CSS rule allows keyboard users to see where they are. It's the lowest hanging fruit for improvement.

```css
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #0066cc;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
```

### Finding 2: Alt Text Problem Is Widespread
**71% of sites have missing image descriptions**

From 1 to 12 missing alt texts per site. Easy to fix, massive impact.

### Finding 3: Even Experts Struggle
**W3.org (47/100) — the web standards authority**

If the organization that *writes* accessibility standards scores 47/100, it shows this isn't about knowledge — it's about prioritization and process.

### Finding 4: Government Outperforms Tech
**Government sites: 73/100 average vs Tech companies: 60/100**

Swedish government agencies have better accessibility than major tech companies. Likely due to legal requirements and policy focus.

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## What This Means

### For Your Site
If major sites are scoring this low, yours probably has similar gaps. Common issues we found:
- Missing focus indicators (blocks keyboard users)
- Images without descriptions (excludes blind users)
- Unlabeled buttons (confuses screen readers)
- Div-based navigation (breaks landmarks)

### For Developers
The 6-check system catches **real problems**:
- Not false positives (we verified major findings)
- Not marketing metrics (reproducible methodology)
- Not one-off issues (patterns across 18 sites)

### For Stakeholders
Accessibility isn't expensive to fix. Most issues can be resolved in hours, not weeks:
- Add `:focus-visible` CSS: **5 minutes**
- Add image alt text: **30 minutes per site**
- Label interactive elements: **15 minutes**

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## Important: This Is Tier 0 (Minimum Viable)

**This audit measures bare-minimum compliance.** A clean score (90+) means you won't get sued, but it doesn't mean your site is excellent.

Think of it like this:
- **Tier 0 (This audit):** ✅ Does it work? Can people with disabilities use it?
- **Tier 1:** Is it easy and intuitive?
- **Tier 2:** Is it optimized for assistive technologies?
- **Tier 3:** Is it a joy to use for demanding professionals? (Doctors, pilots, engineers)

**Real example:** A site with proper image alt text (Tier 0) might describe a chart as "image.png". Technically compliant. Practically useless.

### Your Next Step
After reaching 90+ on this audit, the real work begins. That's where B1C3 Tier Strategy comes in.

**[See the full tier strategy →](TIER_STRATEGY.md)** — How to go from "compliant" to "excellent" to "designed for experts"

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## Remediation: How to Fix Common Issues

We've documented **step-by-step fixes** for all major issue types found:

### Quick Wins (Immediate Impact)
1. Add `:focus-visible` CSS (+10 points)
2. Add image alt text (+5-20 points)
3. Label interactive elements (+5-10 points)

### Medium Effort (Markup Changes)
4. Fix navigation structure (+5 points)
5. Add form labels (+10 points)
6. Improve semantic HTML (+5 points)

**[View detailed remediation guides →](remediation.md)**

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## The Data

All audit results are public and reproducible:

- **Full results:** [results.md](results.md) — All 18 sites with detailed findings
- **Methodology:** [methodology.md](methodology.md) — How we tested
- **Dashboard:** [index.html](index.html) — Visual results overview

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## How We Can Help

### For Your Site
We can audit your website using the same 6-check methodology and provide:
- Detailed accessibility score
- Specific issues found (with locations)
- Step-by-step remediation guides
- Priority roadmap

### Process
1. **Audit** — Run 6 checks against your site (automated)
2. **Review** — Manual verification of findings
3. **Report** — Score + detailed issues + remediation
4. **Plan** — Prioritized roadmap for fixes

### Contact Us
📧 **Email:** [contact@b1c3.dev](mailto:contact@b1c3.dev)  
🌐 **Website:** [b1c3.dev](https://b1c3.dev)

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## Questions?

**Is this automated or manual?**  
Automated detection + manual verification. We verify findings on major sites to ensure accuracy.

**How accurate is this?**  
The methodology catches common, real issues that impact users. Like all automated tools, it has limitations — manual review is recommended.

**Can you audit my site?**  
Yes! We use the same 6-check system for custom audits. [Get in touch →](mailto:contact@b1c3.dev)

**What about edge cases?**  
We acknowledge automated tools aren't perfect. Some results may need manual review. That's why we're transparent about methodology.

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## About B1C3

B1C3 specializes in **web accessibility and UX tools**. We believe accessibility should be built-in, not bolted-on.

- **B1C3.dev** — Our website and portfolio
- **UX Tools** — Accessibility audit system
- **Open Source** — Sharing methodology and results

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**Last updated:** June 10, 2026  
**Methodology version:** 6-Check System v1.0  
**Sites audited:** 18  
**Total issues found:** 120+

[View full results →](index.html) | [Learn methodology →](methodology.md) | [Audit your site →](mailto:contact@b1c3.dev)