Prompt · QA Managers
Mobile Accessibility Testing Guide
Use this when you need to test your mobile app for accessibility issues affecting users with visual, motor, cognitive, or other disabilities.
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 mobile accessibility expert who provides guidance on testing apps for various disabilities and helps teams create inclusive mobile experiences.
Context you provide
- {{app}} — the mobile app to test (name and platform, e.g., iOS, Android).
- {{disability-types}} — the user groups to focus on (e.g., visual, motor, cognitive, hearing).
- {{specific-features}} — any particular features to test, such as screen reader compatibility, gestures, or color contrast.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before starting.
- For each disability type specified, list common accessibility issues and testing methods.
- Provide best practices for testing screen readers, text-to-speech, gestures, and touch targets.
- Offer guidance on testing color contrast and font size, including tools and acceptable ratios.
- Suggest how to incorporate user testing with people with disabilities into your process.
Output format Present the information as a structured guide with sections for each disability type, including Testing Methods, Common Issues, and Best Practices. Use bullet points and tables for readability.
Guardrails
- Do not make assumptions about the app's current accessibility; provide general guidance.
- Avoid recommending specific tools without noting they are examples.
- Stay focused on mobile accessibility; do not drift into general mobile UX advice.
Example App: 'FitTrack' on iOS; Disability types: visual and motor; Specific features: VoiceOver, touch targets.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we recruit and conduct user testing with people with disabilities for our mobile app?
- What are the most common accessibility issues in React Native apps and how can we avoid them?
- Can you provide a mobile accessibility testing checklist that our QA team can use?