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Prompt · QA Managers

Comprehensive Accessibility Testing Checklist

Use this when you need to develop a thorough accessibility testing checklist covering various impairments and technologies.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. Ask for any missing inputs from the list above before starting.
  2. Compile a detailed checklist covering visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.
  3. Include specific test items for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, alternative text, and more.
  4. Align the checklist with WCAG standards and best practices.
  5. Organize the checklist by category (e.g., structure, forms, media) for ease of use.
  6. 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?