Singular Banner Landmark Check

Description

The “Singular Banner Landmark Check” evaluates whether there is only one banner landmark.

Example outcome

I found one banner landmark.

Impact

• Visual Impairments: Users may hear multiple “banner” landmarks read aloud, creating confusion.
• Motor Impairments: Users with motor impairments may need extra navigation steps to reach the correct landmark.
• Cognitive Disabilities: Redundant structures can lead to misunderstanding or disorientation.

Fixes

To address multiple banner landmarks:

1. Locate the different banner landmarks.
2. Remove the ones that aren’t correctly assigned, moving the content to the correct one if necessary.

Resources

• WCAG 2.2: Understanding Success Criteria 1.3.1
• WCAG 2.2: Understanding Success Criteria 2.4.1
• WCAG 2.2 Techniques: Technique ARIA11: Using ARIA landmarks to identify regions of a page
• WebAIM: Semantic Structure: Regions, Headings, and Lists