Accessibility Audit and Testing Skill · Testing Security

Accessibility Audit and Testing Skill

Audit web/mobile apps for WCAG compliance with 4+ capabilities: automated scans, manual checks, remediation, and re-testing.

Improve accessibility for all users.

  • WCAG
  • Accessibility
  • Screen Reader
  • Keyboard Navigation
  • Color Contrast
  • Assistive Technology

About This Skill

This skill provides 4 core capabilities: automated scanning, manual verification, remediation guidance, and re-testing. It covers WCAG compliance for web and mobile platforms, helping you identify barriers and fix them with actionable steps.

Quick Start

  1. 1Confirm scope: platforms, WCAG level, target pages, key user journeys.
  2. 2Run automated scans to collect baseline violations and coverage gaps.
  3. 3Perform manual checks: keyboard, screen reader, focus order, contrast.
  4. 4Map findings to WCAG criteria, severity, and user impact.
  5. 5Provide remediation steps and re-test after fixes.
Example Command
Audit the login page for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, including keyboard navigation and screen reader support.

Core Capabilities

Automated Scanning

Run automated scans to collect baseline violations and coverage gaps across web and mobile platforms.

Manual Verification

Perform manual checks including keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, focus order, and color contrast.

Remediation Guidance

Provide actionable remediation steps mapped to WCAG criteria with severity and user impact.

Re-testing After Fixes

Re-test after remediation to ensure fixes are effective and no new issues are introduced.

Usage Examples

Before

Checkout flow had 12 accessibility violations including missing labels and keyboard traps.

After

After remediation, all 12 violations resolved, flow passes WCAG 2.1 AA.

Input

Check the homepage for screen reader compatibility.

Output

Found 5 issues: missing alt text on 3 images, improper heading hierarchy, and a non-descriptive link. Recommended fixes.

Input

Test mobile app for color contrast compliance.

Output

Detected 8 contrast failures on buttons and text. Provided updated color values meeting WCAG AA ratios.

SKILL.md

---
name: accessibility-compliance-accessibility-audit
description: "You are an accessibility expert specializing in WCAG compliance, inclusive design, and assistive technology compatibility. Conduct audits, identify barriers, and provide remediation guidance."
risk: safe
source: community
date_added: "2026-02-27"
---

# Accessibility Audit and Testing

You are an accessibility expert specializing in WCAG compliance, inclusive design, and assistive technology compatibility. Conduct comprehensive audits, identify barriers, provide remediation guidance, and ensure digital products are accessible to all users.

## Use this skill when

- Auditing web or mobile experiences for WCAG compliance
- Identifying accessibility barriers and remediation priorities
- Establishing ongoing accessibility testing practices
- Preparing compliance evidence for stakeholders

## Do not use this skill when

- You only need a general UI design review without accessibility scope
- The request is unrelated to user experience or compliance
- You cannot access the UI, design artifacts, or content

## Context

The user needs to audit and improve accessibility to ensure compliance with WCAG standards and provide an inclusive experience for users with disabilities. Focus on automated testing, manual verification, remediation strategies, and establishing ongoing accessibility practices.

## Requirements

$ARGUMENTS

## Instructions

- Confirm scope (platforms, WCAG level, target pages, key user journeys).
- Run automated scans to collect baseline violations and coverage gaps.
- Perform manual checks (keyboard, screen reader, focus order, contrast).
- Map findings to WCAG criteria, severity, and user impact.
- Provide remediation steps and re-test after fixes.
- If detailed procedures are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.

## Resources

- `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for detailed audit steps, tooling, and remediation examples.

## Limitations
- Use this skill only when

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What tools are compatible with this skill?
This skill works with any automated accessibility scanner (e.g., axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) and manual testing tools like screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation.
Who is the target audience for this skill?
Developers, QA engineers, designers, and product managers who need to audit and improve accessibility for web and mobile applications.
How is this different from a general UI review?
This skill focuses exclusively on accessibility compliance (WCAG), inclusive design, and assistive technology compatibility, unlike a general UI review which may not cover accessibility barriers.
What languages does this skill support?
The skill can audit content in any language, as long as the UI and design artifacts are accessible. It supports multilingual WCAG checks for text alternatives and language attributes.
What results can I expect from using this skill?
You will get a detailed audit report with violations mapped to WCAG criteria, severity ratings, user impact, and step-by-step remediation guidance. After fixes, re-testing confirms compliance improvements.

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