Accessibility check: docx before remediation

Produced by office_a11y_check.py (our checker script, modelled on Microsoft Accessibility Checker rules) v1.0. This is our own script that reads the Office Open XML directly; it is modelled on the rule set of Microsoft's Accessibility Checker but it is not Microsoft's tool and its counts will not match Microsoft's exactly. File: accessible-office-docx-before.docx

Errors: 37Warnings: 93Tips: 2

ID	Rule	Severity	Count
D01	Document title property is empty Modelled on: Document Title missing (Word: File > Info > Title)	error	1
D02	Document language not set Modelled on: Document language / proofing language	error	0
D03	No heading styles used in document Modelled on: No headings used / Headings (structure)	error	1
D04	"Fake" headings: short bold/large Normal paragraphs formatted to look like headings Modelled on: Use Heading styles (Word: "Use built-in heading styles")	warning	24
D05	Heading levels skipped (e.g. H1 -> H3) Modelled on: Skipped heading level	warning	0
D06	Image / drawing / diagram without alternative text Modelled on: Missing alternative text	error	8
D07	Alternative text looks like a file name or generic label Modelled on: Alt text not descriptive (manual review)	warning	0
D08	Object not inline with text (floating) Modelled on: Object not inline	warning	1
D09	Table without a marked header row (Repeat Header Row / tblHeader) Modelled on: Missing table header	error	27
D10	Table contains merged cells Modelled on: Merged or split cells	warning	22
D11	Table rows that are entirely blank Modelled on: Blank table rows or columns	warning	0
D12	Probable layout table (single row or single column) Modelled on: Check whether table is used for layout	tip	1
D13	Hyperlink text is a raw URL Modelled on: Unclear hyperlink text	warning	11
D14	Hyperlink text is non-descriptive ("click here", "here" ...) Modelled on: Unclear hyperlink text	warning	0
D15	Empty paragraphs used for spacing (runs of 2 or more) Modelled on: Use of repeated blank characters	warning	32
D16	List typed manually (bullet/number characters instead of list formatting) Modelled on: Use list formatting (no direct MS rule; WCAG 1.3.1)	warning	3
D17	Text colour contrast below WCAG 2.2 AA (4.5:1, or 3:1 for large text) Modelled on: Hard-to-read text contrast	error	0
D18	Header/footer object without alt text (watermark, logo) Modelled on: Missing alternative text (header/footer)	tip	1

Document facts

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 "tables": 27,
 "heading_count": 0,
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  "Normal": 520,
  "List Paragraph": 165,
  "No Spacing": 10,
  "annotation text": 5,
  "Normal (Web)": 2
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 "drawings_in_body": 8,
 "hyperlinks": 14,
 "url_strings_in_text": 13,
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}

Findings

D01 - Document title property is empty (1)

{"value": ""}

D03 - No heading styles used in document (1)

{"headings_found": 0}

D04 - "Fake" headings: short bold/large Normal paragraphs formatted to look like headings (24)

{"text": "TechFAR", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Handbook for Procuring Digital Services Using Agile Processes", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Executive Summary", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "TechFAR Handbook Table of Contents", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "TechFAR Handbook: Procuring Digital Services Using Agile Processes under the FAR", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "DISCUSSION DRAFT", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Purpose of this Document", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "General Considerations", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "The Shared Goals of Modular Contracting and Agile Software Development", "style": "Normal (Web)"}
{"text": "Requirements Development & Acquisition Planning", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "Contract Vehicles and Use of Existing IT Contracts", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "Pricing Considerations", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "Fixed Price Contract.", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Use of Competition", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "Contract Administration", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "Appendix A: Comparison of Traditional to Agile Thinking on Software Development", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Appendix B: Examples of Team Members (IPT) Needed to Support Agile Software Development", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Government", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Contractor", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Apendix C: Sample Language for Government Contracts for Agile Software Development Services", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Scope, Technical Evaluation Factors, and Functional Area for Statement of Objective", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Pricing and Incentives", "style": "List Paragraph"}
{"text": "Performance Metrics", "style": "Normal"}
{"text": "Other", "style": "Normal"}

D06 - Image / drawing / diagram without alternative text (8)

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{"part": "document.xml", "name": "Diagram 4", "type": "diagram", "inline": true, "alt": ""}
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D08 - Object not inline with text (floating) (1)

{"part": "document.xml", "name": "Rectangle 11", "type": "wordprocessingShape", "inline": false, "alt": ""}

D09 - Table without a marked header row (Repeat Header Row / tblHeader) (27)

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{"table": 3, "rows": 1, "cols": 2, "first_row": "Traditional Software DevelopmentAgile Software Development"}
{"table": 4, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "2Question – Should Agile software development be used to add"}
{"table": 5, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "3Question – Are agencies authorized to shape their IT softwa"}
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{"table": 7, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "5Question – Generally speaking, how does privacy and disclos"}
{"table": 8, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "1Question – FAR 15.203 requires agencies to identify require"}
{"table": 9, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "2Question – Without having detailed system requirements docu"}
{"table": 10, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "3Question – FAR Subpart 7.5 states that contractors cannot p"}
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{"table": 15, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "2Question – When using a FP contract, how could the line ite"}
{"table": 16, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "3Question – Do incentives under FAR Part 16 work with contra"}
{"table": 17, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "4Question – How does the Government ensure fair and reasonab"}
{"table": 18, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "1Question – FAR 11.002 states that agencies should specify n"}
{"table": 19, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "2Question – If system requirements are refined after the con"}
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{"table": 21, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "4Question – Will small businesses be disadvantaged because t"}
{"table": 22, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "1Question – FAR 42.302 lists the contract administration fun"}
{"table": 23, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "2Question – Because Agile software development is a fluid pr"}
{"table": 24, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "3Question – Because Agile software development is a fluid pr"}
{"table": 25, "rows": 6, "cols": 3, "first_row": "TopicTraditional ThinkingAgile Thinking"}
{"table": 26, "rows": 6, "cols": 2, "first_row": "TitleRole"}
{"table": 27, "rows": 5, "cols": 2, "first_row": "TitleRole"}

D10 - Table contains merged cells (22)

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{"table": 5, "rows": 2, "cols": 2, "first_row": "3Question – Are agencies authorized to shape their IT softwa", "merged_cell_marks": 2}
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D12 - Probable layout table (single row or single column) (1)

{"table": 3, "rows": 1, "cols": 2, "first_row": "Traditional Software DevelopmentAgile Software Development"}

D13 - Hyperlink text is a raw URL (11)

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{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "www.acquisition.gov/far", "target": "http://www.acquisition.gov/far"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "www.ecfr.gov", "target": "http://www.ecfr.gov"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "http://www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/certification-and-career-development-programs", "target": "http://www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/certification-and-career-development-programs"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=17631", "target": "https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=17631"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "http://www.versionone.com/pdf/2013-state-of-Agile-survey.pdf?utm_campaign=2014%20State%20of%20Agile%20Auto%20Responder&u", "target": "http://www.versionone.com/pdf/2013-state-of-agile-survey.pdf?utm_campaign=2014%20State%20of%20Agile%20Auto%20Responder&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "http://versionone.com/assets/img/files/ChaosManifesto2013.pdf", "target": "http://versionone.com/assets/img/files/ChaosManifesto2013.pdf"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "http://Agilemanifesto.org/", "target": "http://agilemanifesto.org/"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement_index_work_performance/", "target": "http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement_index_work_performance/"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-681", "target": "http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-681"}
{"part": "footnotes.xml", "text": "http://versionone.com/assets/img/files/ChaosManifesto2013.pdf", "target": "http://versionone.com/assets/img/files/ChaosManifesto2013.pdf"}

D15 - Empty paragraphs used for spacing (runs of 2 or more) (32)

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{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 4, "after_text": "ssfully used these tools to support mission needs."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 9, "after_text": "y events in the pre-award and post-award contexts."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "hasing commercially available off-the-shelf items."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "nt, there may be no need to apply Agile processes."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "ith law and within the limits of their authority.”"}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 7, "after_text": "al features right and arrive at the final product."}
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{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "Our product (statement of primary differentiation)"}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "r or not acceptance criteria have been satisfied.”"}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "needs established and monitored by the Government."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 3, "after_text": "riven by user needs established by the Government."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "r Office of General Counsel for specific guidance."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "e contracts or single award contracts may be used."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "ncentive for efficient and economical performance."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "ith what customers determine they ultimately need."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 4, "after_text": " user stories (S, M, L being defined in solution)."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "f appropriate, to motivate contractor performance."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 3, "after_text": "e criteria, performance requirements, and metrics."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 10, "after_text": "estimated cost/sprint times the number of sprints."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "nd capacity to perform Agile software development."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 10, "after_text": "uired and submitted with the respective proposals."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 6, "after_text": "istrative burden of modifications and scope creep."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "the set sprint/release schedule and within budget."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 5, "after_text": "dditional sprints or functionality may be limited."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "onitoring in production and ongoing authorization."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "utions, time to market, and end user satisfaction."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": "ditional to Agile Thinking on Software Development"}
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{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 2, "after_text": " team member; membership depends on project needs."}
{"consecutive_empty_paragraphs": 3, "after_text": "ts that are supplemented with exploratory testing."}

D16 - List typed manually (bullet/number characters instead of list formatting) (3)

{"text": "● Implement proposed methodology (30 days)"}
{"text": "● Operate team under proposed method through several iterations (60 days)"}
{"text": "● Define and agree to mutually agreed sprint capacity (10 days)"}

D18 - Header/footer object without alt text (watermark, logo) (1)

{"part": "header1.xml", "name": "PowerPlusWaterMarkObject357831064", "type": "VML shape", "alt": ""}

What this script does not check

Whether alt text is accurate or useful (only presence and file-name-like values).
Contrast of text over pictures, gradients, or charts; text inside images.
Meaning conveyed by colour alone, sensory characteristics, animation/timing, audio/video captions.
Correct language of individual passages (only whether a language is set).
Whether reading order is logical - it lists the order for a human to review.
Embedded charts/SmartArt internal structure, OLE objects, form controls, macros.