Assessment for DSM Legacy Collection by Fanshawe - Module 3: Interface Structure

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Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text, or from the link text together with its surrounding context?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can keyboard focus be moved to all page elements?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Most interactive elements (search, filters, links) are reachable via keyboard, but some require mouse interaction and are skipped in tab order.

If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Is default keyboard navigation order logical and intuitive, following the visual flow of the page as described above?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Generally follows visual layout but focus can jump between sections.

When using a keyboard to navigate the interface, is the keyboard focus indicator visible?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Core functions (search, navigation) work well, but some advanced features are not fully accessible.

Does focus order move sequentially across form fields?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Most forms follow logical order, though skipped fields and unexpected jumps do occur.

Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are skip links visible or invisible?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links present.
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links present.
Are skip links labelled properly?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links present.
Are skip links accessible via keyboard?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links present.
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No anchors present.
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links present.
Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Tables are generally readable, but complex layouts may not read in correct order.

Does the screen reader successfully navigate from one frame to another?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform does not appear to use traditional frames.
Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform does not appear to use traditional frames.
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The platform does not appear to use traditional frames.
eResource: DSM Legacy Collection
eResource Type: eBooks
Vendor: American Psychiatric Association
Institution: Fanshawe
Score: D-

Key Findings

Weaknesses

  • Some interactive functionality works consistently for users who are navigating a site via keyboard
  • Screen readers somewhat accurately capture information presented in tables

Navigation Links

Question Answer Notes Images
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text, or from the link text together with its surrounding context? Always

Keyboard Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Can keyboard focus be moved to all page elements? Sometimes Most interactive elements (search, filters, links) are reachable via keyboard, but some require mouse interaction and are skipped in tab order.
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page? Never
Is default keyboard navigation order logical and intuitive, following the visual flow of the page as described above? Sometimes Generally follows visual layout but focus can jump between sections.
When using a keyboard to navigate the interface, is the keyboard focus indicator visible? Always
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected? Sometimes Core functions (search, navigation) work well, but some advanced features are not fully accessible.
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields? Sometimes Most forms follow logical order, though skipped fields and unexpected jumps do occur.

Skip Links

Question Answer Notes Images
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)? Never
Are skip links visible or invisible? Not Applicable No skip links present.
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page? Not Applicable No skip links present.
Are skip links labelled properly? Not Applicable No skip links present.
Are skip links accessible via keyboard? Not Applicable No skip links present.
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content? Not Applicable No anchors present.
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page? Not Applicable No skip links present.

Tables

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Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows? Sometimes Tables are generally readable, but complex layouts may not read in correct order.

Frames

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the screen reader successfully navigate from one frame to another? Not Applicable The platform does not appear to use traditional frames.
Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame? Not Applicable The platform does not appear to use traditional frames.
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next? Not Applicable The platform does not appear to use traditional frames.
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