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Accessibility Audit & Testing #19

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Comprehensive accessibility testing and fixes to ensure WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.

Requirements

  • Run automated testing:
    • axe DevTools on all templates
    • WAVE on all patterns
    • Lighthouse accessibility audits
  • Manual testing:
    • Keyboard navigation (tab, arrows, enter, esc)
    • Screen reader testing (NVDA/JAWS/VoiceOver)
    • Focus indicators on all interactive elements
    • Heading hierarchy verification
  • Color contrast verification:
    • All color combinations meet WCAG AA (4.5:1 text, 3:1 UI)
    • Test all style variations

Implementation Notes

  • Document all findings in issue comments
  • Fix issues found before closing
  • Create testing checklist
  • Test with actual assistive technology
  • Verify all custom blocks meet ARIA patterns
  • Reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/

Acceptance Criteria

  • Zero critical accessibility errors in automated tests
  • All interactive elements keyboard accessible
  • All custom blocks tested with screen readers
  • Color contrast meets WCAG AA for all variations
  • Focus indicators visible on all elements
  • Proper heading hierarchy throughout
  • Skip links functional
  • Testing checklist documented

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