Testing for Accessibility Concepts

Question 1

When should automated testing be taking place?

Answer 1

During the build/creation phase as part of unit and integration testing, not at the during the “testing phase”.

Question 2

Describe a good testing plan

Answer 2

During build/creation:
Run automated tests.
Also manual test keyboard accessibility and custom widgets.
During the testing phase:
Verify accessibility requirements are met
Validate the automated testing
Run the tests created during planning phase

Question 3

What is the deliverable from the testing phase?

Answer 3

In a detailed format, that even those without accessibility knowledge will understand and be able to act upon.

Question 4

What two types of checklists are needed to develop accessible sites?

Answer 4

Role-based checklists

Content-based checklists