Accessibility Evaluation

Assess how well a product can be used by people with disabilities and ensure compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG.

Budget

medium

Timeline

medium

Team Size

small

Goals

evaluation usability

Pros

  • ✓ Ensures inclusive design for all users regardless of ability
  • ✓ Reduces legal risks and potential compliance issues
  • ✓ Improves usability for all users, not just those with disabilities
  • ✓ Combines automated tools with manual expert testing for comprehensive coverage
  • ✓ Builds empathy and understanding of diverse user needs

Cons

  • × Requires specialized knowledge of accessibility standards and assistive technologies
  • × Full compliance can be challenging, especially for complex applications
  • × May require significant remediation for existing products
  • × Standards evolve over time requiring ongoing maintenance
  • × Testing with actual users with disabilities is ideal but adds complexity

Example Use Case

Evaluating a web application against WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure it's usable by people with visual, motor, auditory, and cognitive disabilities, including testing with assistive technologies like screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

Additional Use Cases

  • • WCAG 2.2 AA compliance audit
  • • Screen reader compatibility testing
  • • Keyboard navigation and focus management evaluation
  • • Color contrast and text readability analysis
  • • Form validation and error handling assessment