Test Summaries

Accessibility test summaries serve as a concise and informative document that highlights the accessibility strengths and weaknesses of your website or digital content. They play a crucial role in guiding accessibility improvements and ensuring compliance with applicable accessibility standards.

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Accessibility Test Summaries

An accessibility test summary provides an overview of the results of the accessibility tests conducted on your website or digital content. The summary highlights the findings and provides an overview of the level of compliance with accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Compliance Scores

The summary may include compliance scores for each WCAG guideline and relevant success criterion. These scores indicate whether your website or digital content meets the specified success criteria or not. The scores may be presented as a percentage or a rating system, indicating the level of compliance.

Identified Issues

The summary identifies specific accessibility issues found during the assessment. This may include issues related to keyboard accessibility, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, alternative text for images, etc. The issues are typically categorized based on their severity or impact on accessibility.

Recommendations

The summary provides recommendations on how to address the identified accessibility issues. These recommendations may range from simple fixes to more complex modifications. They often include suggestions for making the content more inclusive and accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.

Testing Methodology

The summary may mention the testing methodology used during the accessibility assessment. This could include tools used for automated testing, manual testing techniques, and assistive technologies employed during the evaluation. This information helps provide transparency and credibility to the accessibility assessment process.

Compliance Status

The summary may conclude with an overall compliance status of your website or digital content. This status can indicate whether the content is fully compliant, partially compliant, or non-compliant with the WCAG and AODA standards. It helps your stakeholders understand the overall accessibility performance of the assessed content.