What Ally checks (and what it doesn’t):
Anthology Ally only looks at public pages on websites that end in gsu.edu, meaning the parts anyone can see without logging in. For example, it can scan a department homepage or a public research page, but if a site has a login, Ally stops at the login screen. That means systems like admissions applications, housing portals, financial aid dashboards, and other secure tools are not scanned past the sign-in page.

How to check secure pages:
To make sure your whole system is accessible, especially the parts behind a login, use the WAVE browser extension. It is free, easy to use, and helps you spot common issues like missing alt text, low color contrast, or headings that are out of order. A good rule of thumb is to use Ally for public pages and use WAVE for anything behind a login. Together, they help you find more issues and make your sites easier for everyone to use.

You can find a link to the WAVE Browser Extension, along with many other accessibility-testing tools, on our Digital Accessibility Tools page.

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