Questions to Ask About Accessibility
Essential questions to help you understand accessibility requirements, evaluate inclusive design, and ensure equal access for all users.
1What are the key accessibility standards and guidelines we should follow?
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What are the key accessibility standards and guidelines we should follow?
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Reveals compliance requirements and helps you understand what accessibility standards and guidelines are most important to follow.
2What are the different types of disabilities and accessibility needs we should consider?
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What are the different types of disabilities and accessibility needs we should consider?
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Shows scope of accessibility and helps you understand the range of disabilities and accessibility needs to consider in design and development.
3What are the accessibility features and accommodations we should implement?
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What are the accessibility features and accommodations we should implement?
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Reveals implementation options and helps you understand what accessibility features and accommodations should be included in your project.
4What are the accessibility testing methods and tools we should use?
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What are the accessibility testing methods and tools we should use?
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Shows testing approach and helps you understand what methods and tools are available for testing accessibility compliance.
5What are the accessibility requirements for different platforms and devices?
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What are the accessibility requirements for different platforms and devices?
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Reveals platform considerations and helps you understand how accessibility requirements vary across different platforms and devices.
6What are the accessibility considerations for content creation and management?
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What are the accessibility considerations for content creation and management?
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Shows content focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for content creation and management.
7What are the accessibility requirements for multimedia and interactive content?
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What are the accessibility requirements for multimedia and interactive content?
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Reveals media considerations and helps you understand what accessibility requirements apply to multimedia and interactive content.
8What are the accessibility considerations for navigation and user interface design?
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What are the accessibility considerations for navigation and user interface design?
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Shows UI focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for navigation and user interface design.
9What are the accessibility requirements for forms and data input?
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What are the accessibility requirements for forms and data input?
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Reveals form considerations and helps you understand what accessibility requirements apply to forms and data input.
10What are the accessibility considerations for color and visual design?
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What are the accessibility considerations for color and visual design?
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Shows visual design focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for color and visual design.
11What are the accessibility requirements for text and typography?
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What are the accessibility requirements for text and typography?
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Reveals text considerations and helps you understand what accessibility requirements apply to text and typography.
12What are the accessibility considerations for keyboard navigation and input?
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What are the accessibility considerations for keyboard navigation and input?
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Shows keyboard focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for keyboard navigation and input.
13What are the accessibility requirements for screen readers and assistive technologies?
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What are the accessibility requirements for screen readers and assistive technologies?
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Reveals assistive technology focus and helps you understand what accessibility requirements apply to screen readers and assistive technologies.
14What are the accessibility considerations for mobile and touch interfaces?
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What are the accessibility considerations for mobile and touch interfaces?
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Shows mobile focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for mobile and touch interfaces.
15What are the accessibility requirements for internationalization and localization?
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What are the accessibility requirements for internationalization and localization?
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Reveals global considerations and helps you understand what accessibility requirements apply to internationalization and localization.
16What are the accessibility considerations for performance and loading times?
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What are the accessibility considerations for performance and loading times?
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Shows performance focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for performance and loading times.
17What are the accessibility requirements for error handling and feedback?
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What are the accessibility requirements for error handling and feedback?
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Reveals error handling focus and helps you understand what accessibility requirements apply to error handling and feedback.
18What are the accessibility considerations for user testing and feedback?
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What are the accessibility considerations for user testing and feedback?
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Shows testing focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for user testing and feedback.
19What are the accessibility requirements for compliance and legal considerations?
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What are the accessibility requirements for compliance and legal considerations?
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Reveals legal focus and helps you understand what accessibility requirements apply to compliance and legal considerations.
20What are the accessibility considerations for ongoing maintenance and updates?
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What are the accessibility considerations for ongoing maintenance and updates?
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Shows maintenance focus and helps you understand what accessibility considerations are important for ongoing maintenance and updates.
Best Practices for Accessibility Implementation
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices
Focus on Standards and Guidelines
Ask questions that help you understand accessibility standards, guidelines, and compliance requirements to ensure proper implementation.
Consider Diverse User Needs
Ask about different types of disabilities and accessibility needs to ensure your solution works for all users.
Implement Testing and Validation
Ask about testing methods, tools, and validation processes to ensure accessibility compliance and quality.
Question Sequences
The Standards and Guidelines Sequence
The Implementation Focus Sequence
Common Pitfalls
Don't Focus Only on Visual Accessibility
While visual accessibility is important, consider all types of disabilities including motor, cognitive, and hearing impairments.
Don't Ignore Testing and Validation
Ask about testing methods and tools. Accessibility testing is crucial for ensuring compliance and quality.
Don't Skip the Legal and Compliance Questions
Ask about legal requirements and compliance. Accessibility is often legally required and non-compliance can have serious consequences.