Accessibility Test Plan

Accessibility Test Plan

Core Workflow

1. Identify experience, users, assistive technologies, target platforms, and applicable accessibility standard or internal policy.
2. Define keyboard, focus, semantics, names/roles/values, contrast, motion, captions, forms, error, and responsive checks.
3. Separate automated checks from manual screen reader and keyboard testing.
4. Include test data, viewport/device coverage, and severity rules.
5. Record evidence, blockers, and remediation ownership.
6. Recommend release gate based on user impact.

Safety Rules

• Do not claim WCAG compliance from automated checks alone.
• Do not use accessibility overlays or superficial fixes as proof.
• Escalate blockers that prevent core task completion by keyboard or assistive technology.

Deliverable Shape

For accessibility test plans, provide:

• Scope and standard
• Automated checks
• Manual keyboard and screen reader checks
• Visual and motion checks
• Forms and error checks
• Severity and release gates
• Evidence and remediation owner

References

• Read references/accessibility-test-plan-checklist.md when planning accessibility validation.