Introduction to accessibility testing
By Disha on
This blog provides an overview about the basics of accessibility testing & it's fundamental principles.
Introduction:
In this digital world, we are a lot dependent on online platforms. Whether we access educational content, Ecommerce website, or to just for entertainment, we are mostly on our phones or pcs.
Since every thing has become digital, we must ensure that everyone is able to access the digital upgrade. Accessibility makes sure that not to exclude any buddy. Whether it’s a person with visual disability, hearing disability, or any other disability, we must ensure that every one is able to access the content on the web and interact without any barrior.
What is accessibility testing:
It refers to a test the websites and applications, whether they are accessible through screen readers or any assistive technologies on all operating systems and any person with any disability is able to access all the digital tools just like others.
WCAG:
WCAG (web content accessibility guidelines) are the guidelines provided by W3C to ensure that companies build accessible products.
It has major 4 principles;
Perceivable; it ensures that the content is easily accessible.
Operable; the website is easy to navigate.
Understandable; the content is easy
To understand.
Robust; it ensures that the website is accessible across all assistive technologies.
If we want to make the
Software accessible, it must comply with principles of WCAG and pass the success criteria.
Levels of accessibility:
A level; in this level the website is least accessible for the users.
AA level; it is considered a good level of accessibility level. Most companies use this level of accessibility in their software.
AAA level. Its highest level of accessibility which is not seen generally and using this level of accessibility can lead to a lot of changes in UI UX of the website, due to which its not much preferred.