Automated accessibility results for www.smallsteps.org.nz

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June 2026 scan

Rank: #38 of 489 websites, #1 = worst
Avg. issues: 7.69 issues/page
Issues found: 446
Pages scanned: 29 29 with issues
Issue types: 5

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Critical issues: 14
Serious issues: 432
Moderate issues: 0
Minor issues: 0
Pages scanned (mobile): 29
Pages scanned (desktop): 29
Mobile issues: 223
Desktop issues: 223

Top 3 issue groups

Showing 3 of 48 issue groups, ranked by detected instances.

These groups account for 102 of this website's 446 detected issue instances (23%).

1. nested-interactive

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure interactive controls are not nested as they are not always announced by screen readers or can cause focus problems for assistive technologies

<button display="flex" class="sc-fzoLag sc-fzpjYC gMoBkk">

46 instances on 4 pages Mobile: 23 instances · Desktop: 23 instances

Affected pages (4)

Small Steps | Free Online Tools to Manage Your Wellbeing https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/ Mobile 4 · Desktop 4

Free Online Tools to Calm Your Anxiety | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/anxiety Mobile 6 · Desktop 6

Free Online Tools to Lift Your Mood | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/low-mood Mobile 7 · Desktop 7

Free Online Tools to Manage Your Stress | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/stress Mobile 6 · Desktop 6

2. nested-interactive

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure interactive controls are not nested as they are not always announced by screen readers or can cause focus problems for assistive technologies

<button class="sc-fzoLag sc-fzpjYC hwUCHo"><a href="/app/deep-breathing">Use tool</a></button>

28 instances on 14 pages Mobile: 14 instances · Desktop: 14 instances

Affected pages (14)

Small Steps | Free Online Tools to Manage Your Wellbeing https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Active Listening | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/active-listening Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Free Online Tools to Calm Your Anxiety | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/anxiety Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Balancing Your Mood | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/balancing-mood Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Building Self-Worth | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/building-self-worth Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Gratitude Practice | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/gratitude-practice Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Understand the Signs of Low Wellbeing | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/identifying-signals Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Improving Sleep | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/improving-sleep Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Mindful Watching | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/mindful-watching Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Muscle Relaxation | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/muscle-relaxation Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Reframing Your Thoughts | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/reframing-thoughts Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Free Online Tools to Manage Your Stress | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/stress Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Supporting Others | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/supporting-others Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Understanding Loneliness | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/understanding-loneliness Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

3. nested-interactive

WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Ensure interactive controls are not nested as they are not always announced by screen readers or can cause focus problems for assistive technologies

<button class="sc-fzoLag sc-fzpjYC hwUCHo"><a href="/app/identifying-signals">Use tool</a></button>

28 instances on 14 pages Mobile: 14 instances · Desktop: 14 instances

Affected pages (14)

Small Steps | Free Online Tools to Manage Your Wellbeing https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/ Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Active Listening | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/active-listening Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Free Online Tools to Calm Your Anxiety | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/anxiety Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Balancing Your Mood | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/balancing-mood Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Building Self-Worth | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/building-self-worth Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Deep Breathing | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/deep-breathing Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Gratitude Practice | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/gratitude-practice Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Improving Sleep | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/improving-sleep Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Free Online Tools to Lift Your Mood | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/low-mood Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Mindful Watching | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/mindful-watching Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Muscle Relaxation | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/muscle-relaxation Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

The Benefits of Reframing Your Thoughts | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/reframing-thoughts Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Supporting Others | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/supporting-others Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

Understanding Loneliness | Small Steps https://www.smallsteps.org.nz/understanding-loneliness Mobile 1 · Desktop 1

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