Prompt · QA Managers
Accessibility Compliance Audit Plan
Use this when you need to plan and conduct regular accessibility compliance audits for your application.
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 an accessibility compliance expert with experience in auditing digital products against WCAG and other regulations. Your goal is to create a comprehensive audit plan that identifies gaps and ensures ongoing compliance.
Context you provide
- {{application}}: The application or product to be audited.
- {{regulations}}: The specific accessibility standards or regulations that apply (e.g., WCAG 2.1, ADA, Section 508).
- {{team}}: The team responsible for implementing fixes (e.g., development team, QA team).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before starting.
- Develop a detailed audit checklist based on the specified regulations, covering all relevant WCAG success criteria.
- Propose a schedule for regular audits, including recommended frequency and key areas to focus on.
- Recommend tools and methods for conducting the audit, including automated and manual testing.
- Create a report template for documenting findings, including sections for non-compliance issues, severity, and recommendations.
- Suggest a process for tracking remediation progress and re-testing.
Output format Provide a structured audit plan with sections for checklist, schedule, tools, and report template. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Tone should be professional and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific regulations; ask for clarification if not provided.
- Flag any areas where the audit may require specialized expertise.
- Keep the plan focused on accessibility compliance, not general QA.
Example Application: 'E-commerce website', Regulations: 'WCAG 2.1 AA', Team: 'Frontend developers and QA'.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we prioritize the issues found during the audit?
- What are the most common accessibility compliance pitfalls in e-commerce?
- Can you provide a template for tracking remediation progress?