/accessibility-resources

Screen reader and WCAG testing resources to maintain a consistent approach to testing and documenting behaviour.

Screen reader testing

Move beyond trivial screen reader testing and instead test an entire workflow. Can a user navigate and traverse several workflows to complete a task?

i.e. Sign in

7 tests in total with the first 4 navigational waypoints a user may encounter traversing a workflow, followed by 3 tests interacting with elements as part of the workflow.

Orientation and waypoint finding

  1. Ensure the screen reader output matches the visual output of all headings
  2. Ensure the screen reader output matches the visual output of all links (as a minimum)
  3. Ensure the screen reader output matches the visual output of all list elements
  4. Ensure the screen reader output the first 2 rows of a table and announces the columns

User actions and workflow traversal

  1. Ensure the screen reader output every visual error message
  2. Ensure the screen reader output all significant page activity (ajax spinner icon, new page)
  3. Ensure the screen reader output a controls outcome (collapsed/expanded, x number of items returned)

Screen reader documentation

Excel spreadsheet

WCAG 2.1 AA master list