Wcag Audit Patterns

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Conduct WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits with automated testing, manual verification, and remediation guidance. Use when auditing websites for accessibility, fixing WCAG violations, or implementing accessible design patterns.

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Guides WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits with automated testing, manual verification, and remediation advice.

What it does: This skill provides guidance for auditing web content against WCAG 2.2, covering conformance levels, the POUR principles, and common violations grouped by impact. It outlines best practices for accessible design and remediation, and points to a reference file for detailed patterns and worked examples. It produces audit guidance and remediation recommendations rather than running tests itself.
When to use it: Use it when auditing websites or components for accessibility, fixing WCAG violations, or implementing accessible design patterns. It also fits preparation for accessibility lawsuits and ADA, Section 508, or VPAT compliance work.
Requirements: No scripts or tools are required; it is instructions only. It references a bundled reference file for detailed patterns.

WCAG Audit Patterns

Comprehensive guide to auditing web content against WCAG 2.2 guidelines with actionable remediation strategies.

When to Use This Skill

Conducting accessibility audits
Fixing WCAG violations
Implementing accessible components
Preparing for accessibility lawsuits
Meeting ADA/Section 508 requirements
Achieving VPAT compliance

Core Concepts

1. WCAG Conformance Levels

2. POUR Principles

Perceivable:  Can users perceive the content?Operable:     Can users operate the interface?Understandable: Can users understand the content?Robust:       Does it work with assistive tech?

Perceivable:  Can users perceive the content?Operable:     Can users operate the interface?Understandable: Can users understand the content?Robust:       Does it work with assistive tech?

3. Common Violations by Impact

Critical (Blockers):├── Missing alt text for functional images├── No keyboard access to interactive elements├── Missing form labels└── Auto-playing media without controls
Serious:├── Insufficient color contrast├── Missing skip links├── Inaccessible custom widgets└── Missing page titles
Moderate:├── Missing language attribute├── Unclear link text├── Missing landmarks└── Improper heading hierarchy

Critical (Blockers):├── Missing alt text for functional images├── No keyboard access to interactive elements├── Missing form labels└── Auto-playing media without controls
Serious:├── Insufficient color contrast├── Missing skip links├── Inaccessible custom widgets└── Missing page titles
Moderate:├── Missing language attribute├── Unclear link text├── Missing landmarks└── Improper heading hierarchy

Detailed patterns and worked examples

Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.

Best Practices

Do's

Start early - Accessibility from design phase
Test with real users - Disabled users provide best feedback
Automate what you can - 30-50% issues detectable
Use semantic HTML - Reduces ARIA needs
Document patterns - Build accessible component library

Don'ts

Don't rely only on automated testing - Manual testing required
Don't use ARIA as first solution - Native HTML first
Don't hide focus outlines - Keyboard users need them
Don't disable zoom - Users need to resize
Don't use color alone - Multiple indicators needed

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Level	Description	Required For
A	Minimum accessibility	Legal baseline
AA	Standard conformance	Most regulations
AAA	Enhanced accessibility	Specialized needs

Wcag Audit Patterns

WCAG Audit Patterns

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Core Concepts

1. WCAG Conformance Levels

2. POUR Principles

3. Common Violations by Impact

Detailed patterns and worked examples

Best Practices

Do's

Don'ts

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