[XYZ] Evaluation
This document contains the findings of an accessibility evaluation performed by the Center for User Experience. This is not a comprehensive list of barriers. [XYZ product] is a [product description] to [problem it solves].
Date evaluated: [Date]
Report date: [Date]
Overview
The Center for UX evaluates digital content using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, Levels A and AA as our technical standard, using both manual and automated testing methods.
Our manual testing methods include:
- checking for keyboard and screen reader support
- reflow at high levels of magnification
- accessible video and audio content
- sufficient color contrast
We may also identify usability barriers.
This evaluation is not comprehensive and should not be used as a replacement for internal quality assurance of a product. We find patterns of accessibility barriers and show examples of the types of barriers we find.
For more about WCAG conformance refer to: href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/conformance#levels">https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/conformance#levels
Get Help
- To discuss accessibility barriers, contact [xyz@wisc.edu]
- For general assistance, contact the DoIT Help Desk
- See also: [related KB docs]
Common barriers and related WCAG criteria (delete when publishing)
- Poor color contrast:
- Provide sufficient contrast between content and its background, WCAG 1.4.3
- Using color or language like "see below" to describe location:
- Describe controls by name, not just by appearance or location, WCAG 1.3.3
- Missing alt text:
- Provide text alternatives for any non-text content, WCAG 1.1.1
- Headings missing or improperly nested OR missing labels
- Use headings and labels, WCAG 2.4.6
- Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined or are available in text, WCAG 1.3.1
- Other screen reader barriers:
- Make web pages appear and operate in predictable ways, WCAG 3.2
- People using assistive technology should understand all components (Name, value, role), WCAG 4.1.2
- Non-descriptive links:
- Link purpose in context, WCAG 2.4.4
- Small text:
- Resize text up to 200% without assistive technology: WCAG 1.4.4
- Poor reflow/magnification:
- Resize without assistive technology up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality, WCAG 1.4.4
- Reflow: Content can be presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions, WCAG 1.4.10
- Keyboard-only barriers:
- Everything can be done with a keyboard, WCAG 2.1.1
- Pre-recorded video content lacking captions or audio descriptions:
- Provide captions for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media, WCAG 1.2.2
- Provide an audio description for video content in synchronized media, WCAG 1.2.5
- Audio-only content (i.e., podcasts) lacking transcript:
- Provide text alternatives for non-text content, WCAG 1.1.1
Test conditions
- Device: [MacBook Pro 16]
- Operating system[Tahoe 26.1]
- Web browser: Chrome
- Screen reader[VoiceOver]
[Elements] [Pages] tested
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[Element A]
- [Element B]
- [Element C]
Barriers found in testing
[Element A]
Barrier:
Relevant WCAG criteria:
Expected behavior:
[Element B]
Barrier:
Relevant WCAG criteria:
Expected behavior:
[Element C]