Accessibility Testing

<default_to_action> When testing accessibility or ensuring compliance:

1. APPLY POUR principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust
2. TEST with keyboard-only navigation (Tab, Enter, Escape)
3. VALIDATE with screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
4. CHECK color contrast (4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for large text)
5. AUTOMATE with axe-core, integrate in CI/CD pipeline

Quick A11y Checklist:

• All images have alt text (or alt="" for decorative)
• All form fields have labels
• Color is never the only indicator
• Focus visible on all interactive elements
• Keyboard navigation works throughout

Critical Success Factors:

• Automated testing catches 30-50% of issues