What Is Accessibility Testing?

The two categories of accessibility testing are manual accessibility testing, involving human evaluation, and automated accessibility testing, which uses tools to identify accessibility issues. Accessibility testing ensures that software is usable by individuals with disabilities and complies with accessibility standards.

The four principles of accessibility testing, often referred to as POUR, are Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. These principles guide the evaluation of software to ensure it is accessible to users with disabilities.

Accessibility testing ensures that software is usable by individuals with disabilities. It evaluates whether the application or website complies with accessibility standards, making it accessible to all users.

Accessibility testing is a collaborative effort involving developers, testers, and usability experts. Each team member plays a role in ensuring digital products are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Accessibility testing can be partially automated using tools like Axe, Google Lighthouse, Parasoft SOAtest, or WAVE to identify common accessibility issues. However, manual testing is often required for a comprehensive evaluation.