Guide to website accessibility testing
Learn how to test the digital accessibility of your website or browser-based application and if it meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level A and AA requirements.
To complete a comprehensive accessibility audit, specialised digital accessibility knowledge is required.
If you are new to digital accessibility, you can find out more in the accessibility fundamentals overview and W3C’s Easy Checks – A First Review of Web Accessibility.
Step 1: Create a test plan
Create a plan to test the accessibility of websites and browser-based applications.
Step 2: Select tools and get set up for testing
Identify the tools you need to complete your accessibility testing.
Step 3: Complete the accessibility test
Learn about the criteria you need to assess in the accessibility test.
Step 4: Document findings and assess issues
Learn how to document your findings and assess the issues.
Digital accessibility severity and prioritisation
Use this guide to categorise accessibility issues and prioritise fixes to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).