accessibility-compliance-auditing

# Accessibility Compliance Auditing

Evaluate learning materials and technology for WCAG, Section 508, and accessibility compliance with remediation recommendations.

## Overview

This skill enables comprehensive accessibility auditing of learning materials and educational technology. It encompasses WCAG evaluation, Section 508 compliance, assistive technology compatibility, and remediation planning to ensure equitable access to learning.

## Capabilities

### WCAG Evaluation
- Apply WCAG 2.1 guidelines
- Test perceivability criteria
- Evaluate operability
- Assess understandability
- Verify robustness

### Section 508 Compliance
- Apply Section 508 standards
- Evaluate electronic content
- Test software accessibility
- Assess web accessibility
- Document compliance

### Assistive Technology Testing
- Test with screen readers
- Evaluate keyboard navigation
- Check color contrast
- Test caption quality
- Verify alternative text

### Remediation Planning
- Prioritize accessibility issues
- Develop remediation recommendations
- Create action plans
- Estimate remediation effort
- Document solutions

## Usage Guidelines

### Audit Process
1. Define audit scope
2. Select evaluation methods
3. Conduct automated testing
4. Perform manual testing
5. Document findings
6. Prioritize issues
7. Develop remediation plan

### Testing Methods
- Automated scanning tools
- Manual keyboard testing
- Screen reader testing
- Color contrast analysis
- Document accessibility check

### Documentation Standards
- List all issues found
- Reference WCAG criteria
- Describe impact on users
- Provide remediation guidance
- Track remediation status

## Integration Points

### Related Processes
- UDL Implementation
- Quality Matters Review
- E-Learning Course Authoring

### Collaborating Skills
- multimedia-learning-design
- elearning-storyboarding
- quality-assurance-review

## References

- WCAG 2.1 Guidelines
- Section 508 Standards
- POUR principles
- Web Accessibility Initiative resources