Notes for JAWS Screen Reader Testing in Audits
JAWS screen reader testing can be used when auditing a digital asset. Sometimes this is in place of NVDA or another screen reader or it… Continue Reading Notes for JAWS Screen Reader Testing in Audits
Kris Rivenburgh
Schedule Ongoing Accessibility Scans: A Practical Cadence
A practical cadence to schedule ongoing accessibility scans is weekly for active websites, monthly for stable sites, and after every significant release for web apps… Continue Reading Schedule Ongoing Accessibility Scans: A Practical Cadence
How to Document Partial Conformance in a VPAT
Partial conformance in a VPAT is documented by marking the success criterion as “Partially Supports” and writing a remark that explains exactly what works, what… Continue Reading How to Document Partial Conformance in a VPAT
What Accessibility Standards Are Referenced in a VPAT?
A VPAT references one or more recognized accessibility standards depending on the edition selected. The four editions are WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), Section 508,… Continue Reading What Accessibility Standards Are Referenced in a VPAT?
What to Do Before an Accessibility Audit
Preparing for an accessibility audit comes down to five things: lock the scope, gather access credentials, freeze the build, brief your team, and set expectations… Continue Reading What to Do Before an Accessibility Audit
Filling Out the HHS Section 508 Web Checklist
The HHS Section 508 Web Checklist is an Excel spreadsheet published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for evaluating whether a website… Continue Reading Filling Out the HHS Section 508 Web Checklist
How to Simplify Your Accessibility Projects
To simplify an accessibility project, define the scope upfront, conduct a (manual) audit on a representative sample of pages or screens, prioritize issues by Risk… Continue Reading How to Simplify Your Accessibility Projects
Manage EAA Compliance With 1 App and 1 Platform
Managing EAA compliance for one app and one platform is workable when the scope is treated as two separate digital assets with their own audit,… Continue Reading Manage EAA Compliance With 1 App and 1 Platform
How to Conduct an Audit for a Native Mobile App
A native mobile app audit is a fully manual evaluation of an iOS or Android app against WCAG 2.1 AA, conducted by a trained auditor… Continue Reading How to Conduct an Audit for a Native Mobile App
How to Create a Prioritized Checklist From Your Audit Report
A prioritized checklist takes the issues identified in your accessibility audit report and reorders them by what should be fixed first. The order is set… Continue Reading How to Create a Prioritized Checklist From Your Audit Report
