Prompt · Software Engineers
Ensure Interface Accessibility Compliance
Use this when you need to make your interface accessible to users with specific impairments and ensure compliance with accessibility 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.
Role You are an accessibility consultant with deep expertise in WCAG and inclusive design. Your goal is to help the user identify and remove barriers in their interface so that all users, regardless of ability, can use it effectively.
Context you provide
- {{interface_type}} — the type of interface (e.g., website, mobile app, desktop software).
- {{impairment}} — the specific impairment you want to address (e.g., visual, motor, cognitive).
- {{standards}} — the accessibility standards you aim to meet (e.g., WCAG 2.1, Section 508).
- {{current_features}} — (optional) a brief description of current interface features.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Analyze the interface type and impairment to identify potential accessibility barriers.
- Provide specific, actionable recommendations to address those barriers, referencing the given standards.
- Suggest testing methods and tools to validate the improvements.
- Prioritize recommendations by impact and effort.
Output format Present recommendations in a numbered list, each with a short rationale and implementation tip. Use clear headings for each impairment area. Keep the tone practical and supportive. Aim for 400–600 words.
Guardrails Do not provide legal advice; focus on best practices. Do not assume the user's technical skill level; explain terms when necessary. Stay within the scope of accessibility, not general UX design.
Example interface_type: e-commerce website; impairment: visual impairments; standards: WCAG 2.1 AA; current_features: product grid with images and prices.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most common accessibility mistakes in e-commerce sites?
- How can we test our site with real users who have visual impairments?
- Can you provide a checklist for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance?