How to Use this Checklist
Begin by following the steps below for Level A compliance, then repeat the steps for Level AA – and if necessary repeat again for Level AAA. Following this checklist will enable websites to be tested in the most efficient way.
- Review each of the criteria and “check off” all the success criteria that DO NOT APPLY to the website, using the N/A column.
- For example, if a website does not have any audio or video content, then criterion 1.2.1 can be marked N/A and the Visual Review and Assistive Technology (AT) Test can be skipped.
- Other items marked as skipped can be ignored for that test as it is not possible to determine compliance with that test.
- Scan website with a code scanning tool focusing on each of the items in the Code Scan column.
- Note that code scan tools often report items that may not require fixing. Web developers should investigate each item found to determine if it is in fact a real issue.
- Perform Visual Review by checking all items listed in the visual review column.
- Test using various Assistive Technology (AT) tools such as screen readers, screen magnifiers and voice controls.