The form below provides a structure to check accessibility. 

We recommend 4 passes through the target application. 

1. General Usability
2. Visual Presentation and Characteristics
3. Keyboard Accessibility
4. Compatibility with Assistive Software

Developers will be able to test the first 3 sections.  Additional input will be required to test the Assistive Software section. This can be arranged through the Learning Technologies team in the IT Service.

A number of criteria are deliberately repeated to ensure that they meet the needs of users with different needs.

Completing the Form

During testing points of failure should be noted along with comments on their impact.   These do not necessarily constitute “showstoppers” to application deployment. Judgement needs to be applied using criteria such as – scope of the application, potential impact, training and availability of workarounds. 

We recommend that the completed checklist is saved with the project documentation alongside a prioritised summary of any major points that should be addressed.

Assistive Technology Products

We recommend testing with the following AT products. 

• Zoomtext Fusion
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking

These are currently installed on student computer clusters and in accessible study rooms.