Accessibility Audit Checklist

WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit checklist with perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust criteria.

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Conduct an accessibility audit for: {{platform}}

Standard: WCAG 2.1 AA (or specify [AAA])
Scope: {{audit_scope}}
Priority areas: {{known_issues}}

Evaluate against these categories:

1. **Perceivable**:
   - [ ] All images have meaningful alt text (or alt="" for decorative)
   - [ ] Video has captions and audio descriptions
   - [ ] Color is not the only means of conveying information
   - [ ] Text contrast ratio: ≥4.5:1 for normal text, ≥3:1 for large text
   - [ ] Content is readable at 200% zoom
   - [ ] Page has proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)

2. **Operable**:
   - [ ] All functionality available via keyboard alone
   - [ ] No keyboard traps
   - [ ] Focus indicator is visible on all interactive elements
   - [ ] Tab order follows logical reading order
   - [ ] Skip navigation link is present
   - [ ] No content flashes more than 3 times per second
   - [ ] Touch targets are at least 44x44px

3. **Understandable**:
   - [ ] Language is declared in HTML (lang attribute)
   - [ ] Form inputs have associated labels
   - [ ] Error messages identify the field and suggest correction
   - [ ] Navigation is consistent across pages
   - [ ] Abbreviations and jargon are explained

4. **Robust**:
   - [ ] Valid HTML (no duplicate IDs, proper nesting)
   - [ ] ARIA attributes used correctly
   - [ ] Custom components have proper roles and states
   - [ ] Works with screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)

5. **Findings report template**:
   | Issue | WCAG Criterion | Severity | Location | Remediation |

6. **Quick wins**: Top 5 fixes that would have the biggest impact

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