Accessibility Audit Checklist
WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit checklist with perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust criteria.
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Prompt
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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