Accessibility Testing Workflow

Accessibility testing works as a repeatable workflow. The goal is to validate interaction patterns and make usability part of every release cycle.

Accessibility review workflow illustration showing contrast checks, keyboard validation, label verification, and usability review patterns.

Accessibility Review Process

  1. Define Scope

    Pick the page, flow, component, or release path being evaluated.

  2. Run Checks

    Use automated tools to catch common issues quickly.

  3. Test Manually

    Validate keyboard access, focus order, labels, and interaction states.

  4. Prioritize Fixes

    Rank issues by severity, frequency, and impact on task completion.

  5. Retest

    Confirm fixes, document patterns, and prevent regressions.

What to Test

  • Readable text, contrast, zoom behavior, and visual hierarchy.
  • Keyboard access, focus visibility, skip links, and logical tab order.
  • Labels, headings, structure, and assistive technology support.

Workflow Signals

  • Issue blocks a core task or prevents completion.
  • Interaction works visually but fails through keyboard or screen reader use.
  • Fix can become a reusable pattern across future pages.

Quick Wins

  • Add descriptive form labels and error messages.
  • Make focus states visible and easy to follow.
  • Check contrast before visual design is finalized.