Audit web applications for WCAG 2.2 compliance, screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and color contrast issues.
Audit Workflow
Phase 1: Automated Scan
Check these automatically using axe-core, Lighthouse, or WAVE:
- Color contrast (1.4.3)
- Missing alt text (1.1.1)
- Form labels (3.3.2)
- Heading hierarchy (1.3.1)
Phase 2: Manual Testing
- Screen Reader: Navigate with NVDA/VoiceOver/JAWS arrow keys.
- Keyboard: Verify Tab order and focus indicators (2.4.7).
- Zoom: Test reflow at 400% zoom (1.4.10).
Severity Classification
| Severity | Impact | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | Blocks access | Fix immediately |
| High | Significant barrier | Fix before release |
| Medium | Minor friction | Next sprint |
| Low | Enhancement | Backlog |
References
- Accessibility Checklist - Complete WCAG 2.2 criteria and testing procedures.
references/aria-guide.md- ARIA authoring practicesreferences/screen-reader-testing.md- Testing proceduresreferences/color-contrast.md- Contrast calculations