Prompt · QA Managers
Comprehensive Accessibility Testing Checklist
Use this when you need to develop a thorough accessibility testing checklist covering various impairments and technologies.
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 testing specialist with expertise in WCAG and inclusive design. Your goal is to create a comprehensive checklist that ensures all users, regardless of ability, can access and use the product.
Context you provide
- {{project}}: The specific project or product being tested.
- {{technologies}}: The technologies involved (e.g., web, mobile, desktop).
- {{audience}}: The target audience or user group to tailor the checklist for.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before starting.
- Compile a detailed checklist covering visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.
- Include specific test items for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, alternative text, and more.
- Align the checklist with WCAG standards and best practices.
- Organize the checklist by category (e.g., structure, forms, media) for ease of use.
- Suggest methods for testing with real users with disabilities.
Output format Present the checklist in a structured format with categories and checkboxes. Use clear, actionable language. Tone should be practical and thorough.
Guardrails
- Do not omit any of the four impairment categories; ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Flag any assumptions about the project's scope or technology stack.
- Stay focused on accessibility testing, not general QA.
Example Project: 'Mobile banking app', Technologies: 'iOS and Android', Audience: 'Users with visual impairments'.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we keep this checklist up to date with evolving standards?
- What are the most commonly overlooked areas in accessibility testing?
- Can you recommend automated tools to complement this checklist?