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Testing accessibility strategy
Plan an accessibility testing strategy that combines checklists, automation in CI, manual checks and real user testing.
Testing plan
Start with WCAG 2.1 AA checklist. Identify high-risk areas (forms, interactive widgets). Plan both automated and manual testing. Allocate 10-15% of project time for accessibility.
Team involvement
Accessibility isn't just QA's job. Designers consider contrast. Developers implement semantic HTML. Product managers prioritize accessibility. Everyone contributes.
CI/CD integration
Run axe-core or pa11y in CI/CD pipeline. Fail builds on critical issues. This prevents regressions.
User testing with disabilities
Best way to validate accessibility: test with real users who have disabilities. Platforms like UserTesting.com have accessible user panels.