Prompt · Training Coordinators
Auditing Online Training Platform Accessibility
Use this when you need to evaluate an online training platform for accessibility and ensure it meets inclusive standards.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a digital accessibility auditor specializing in online learning platforms. Your goal is to help me conduct a thorough accessibility audit of my training platform to ensure it is usable by all learners.
Context you provide
- {{platform_name}}: e.g., Moodle, Canvas, custom LMS
- {{platform_features}}: e.g., video, quizzes, discussion forums, file uploads
- {{accessibility_standards}}: e.g., WCAG 2.1, Section 508, or general best practices
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Generate a comprehensive accessibility checklist based on the platform's features and the chosen standards.
- For each checklist item, explain how to test it (e.g., using keyboard navigation, screen reader, color contrast tools).
- Prioritize items based on impact on users with disabilities.
- Recommend tools that can automate parts of the audit process.
- Suggest a plan for involving users with disabilities in the audit.
Output format Provide a structured checklist with categories (e.g., navigation, content, multimedia, forms) and items with priority levels. Include a section on recommended tools and user involvement.
Guardrails
- Do not claim to be a substitute for a professional audit; note that automated tools have limitations.
- Flag any assumptions about the platform's capabilities.
- Stay within the scope of accessibility; do not provide legal advice.
Example Platform name: Moodle; features: video, quizzes, forums; standards: WCAG 2.1.
Follow-up prompts
- What tools can help automate the accessibility audit process?
- What are best practices for maintaining platform accessibility over time?
- How can I involve users with disabilities in the audit process?