Fast Track to Accessibility for QA Testers

Technical level: Intermediate (knowledge of HTML and CSS recommended)
Duration: 80 minutes (online self-paced class, estimate)
IAAP CAECs: 1.50 (This class counts toward renewal of IAAP certification)

Course Synopsis:

This course is designed for accessibility QA testers and is intended to provide a quick overview of the most important points when conducting a test. It is not intended to cover all WCAG criteria, but instead to get you up and running quickly with an effective testing method, covering manual and automated techniques and tools.

Course Topics:

Table of Contents
Introduction
Course Overview
Download axe DevTools Extension
Downloading and Customizing NVDA
Downloading Bookmarklets
Bird's Eye View of the Page
Visually Inspecting Mouse Functionality
Visually Inspecting Keyboard Functionality
Visually Inspecting Color Contrast
Automated Testing of the Initial Page State
Automated Testing of Different States of the Page
Test the Quality of Alternative Text for Graphics
Test for Headings
Test Video and Audio Accessibility
Test for Landmarks
Test Link Text Quality
Test Form Labels and Instructions
Test Form Validation
Testing Custom Widgets
Test for Meaning Conveyed with Color
Test for Touch Screen Accessibility
How to Write Good Bug Tickets and Prioritize Fixes
Conclusion