Accessibility Testing Basics to Advanced Course Day 2

Accessibility Testing Basics to Advanced Course – Live Training

(Learn WCAG 2.0, 2.1 & 2.2 accessibility compliance with hands-on testing tools, screen readers, ACR (VPAT) reporting, and remediation across web, mobile, and PDF platforms to meet ADA, Section 508, and global standards.)

 

The Accessibility Testing Basics to Advanced Course equips QA testers, developers, and UX professionals with practical skills to build inclusive digital products.
Learn WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 Level AA guidelines to meet ADA, Section 508, and global accessibility standards. Gain hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and Pa11y, along with screen reader testing using JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. Master manual accessibility testing, including keyboard navigation, color contrast analysis, ARIA roles, and semantic HTML. Apply accessibility testing and remediation across web, mobile, and PDF documents, including tagged PDFs and mobile gestures. Create ACR / VPAT accessibility compliance reports to support enterprise and government audits.

 

Why Learn Accessibility Testing?

• WCAG Compliance Skills – Learn how to test and meet WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, and WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards.
• ADA & Section 508 Readiness – Support ADA accessibility compliance, Section 508, and global accessibility regulations.
• High-Demand Skill – Accessibility testing is a growing requirement for QA testers, developers, and UX professionals worldwide.
• Web, Mobile & PDF Coverage – Test accessibility for web applications, mobile apps, and PDF documents.
• Manual & Automated Testing – Use accessibility testing tools like Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, Pa11y, and screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver.
• Better User Experience – Improve usability, navigation, and readability for all users, including people with disabilities.
• Legal Risk Reduction – Reduce accessibility lawsuits by ensuring accessible design and compliance.
• Inclusive & Ethical Design – Build inclusive digital products that support diverse user needs.
• Corporate & Government Demand – Accessibility testing is mandatory for enterprise, banking, healthcare, and government projects.
• Career Growth – Add accessibility testing and WCAG compliance as a valuable specialization to your QA or development profile.

 

About the Instructor:

Trainer Profile – Shankar Shankar is a seasoned Digital Accessibility and Quality Engineering professional with over 9 years of industry experience. He holds deep expertise in WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 standards, along with global accessibility frameworks such as Section 508 (US) and EN 301 549 (EU). His technical proficiency spans accessibility testing, inclusive design, and compliance reporting, leveraging tools like Axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, and Color Contrast Analyzer. For the past 4 years, Shankar has been passionately conducting professional training programs in Digital Accessibility and QA Engineering. He has successfully delivered 50+ batches and trained over 800 learners across the globe, helping professionals enhance their accessibility and testing skills. Known for his clear explanations, hands-on approach, and real-world examples, Shankar bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation. His sessions are designed to make accessibility concepts simple, actionable, and aligned with current industry needs. Beyond training, Shankar actively contributes to creating accessible, user-friendly digital experiences and advocates for inclusivity in technology. His mission is to empower every tester, developer, and designer to build products that are usable by everyone, regardless of ability.

 

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Day 1 Session:

28th April @ 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (IST) (Indian Timings)

28th April @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (EST) (U.S Timings)

28th April @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (BST) (UK Timings)

 

Class Schedule:

For Participants in India: Monday to Friday @ 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (IST)

For Participants in the US: Monday to Friday @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (EST)

For Participants in the UK: Monday to Friday @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (BST)

 

What students have to say about Shankar:

👨 Gouni Rajesh Goud: Excellent sessions by Shankar! His clear explanations and practical demonstrations made WCAG standards easy to understand. The real-world testing examples helped me connect theory with hands-on application. 👩 Nadia Hussain: I really enjoyed Shankar’s sessions. He made complex accessibility concepts simple through real-time demos and tool usage. His way of teaching helped me confidently perform accessibility testing on my projects. 👨 Esther Rani: Shankar’s training on digital accessibility was exceptional! He covered WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 in a very structured and practical manner. The insights on inclusive design and compliance reports were especially valuable. 👩 Reshma : I was new to accessibility testing, but Shankar made every topic easy to follow. His detailed explanations about screen readers, ARIA roles, and assistive tools gave me a solid understanding of inclusive web design. 👨 Rajesh Nair: The sessions by Shankar were highly engaging and insightful. He demonstrated accessibility testing using multiple tools and explained how to align with global compliance standards. Truly a great learning experience!

 

Salient Features:

• 20 Hours of Live Training along with recorded videos
• Lifetime access to the recorded videos
• Course Completion Certificate

 

Who can enroll for this course?

• QA Testers & Manual Testers looking to specialize in accessibility testing and WCAG compliance
• Automation Test Engineers who want to add accessibility testing tools to their skill set
• Web Developers & Front-End Developers working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, and modern frameworks
• Mobile App Testers & Developers involved in mobile accessibility testing
• UX/UI Designers interested in inclusive and accessible design practices
• Business Analysts & Product Owners responsible for accessibility requirements and compliance
• Compliance, Risk & Audit Professionals handling ADA, Section 508, and accessibility regulations
• Freshers & Career Switchers who want to enter the field of accessibility testing and digital compliance
• Corporate & Government Teams working on web, mobile, or PDF accessibility projects

 

What will I learn by the end of this course?

• Understand digital accessibility fundamentals and WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 Level AA guidelines
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing for web applications
• Use accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, Pa11y, ANDI
• Conduct screen reader testing using JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Narrator, and TalkBack
• Identify and remediate keyboard navigation, focus management, and color contrast issues
• Apply semantic HTML and ARIA roles to improve accessibility
• Test and fix form accessibility, error handling, and dynamic content
• Validate mobile accessibility including touch targets, gestures, reflow, and orientation
• Test and remediate PDF accessibility using Adobe Acrobat Pro and PAC 2021
• Prepare Accessibility Compliance Reports (ACR) / VPAT documentation
• Support ADA, Section 508, and global accessibility compliance initiatives
• Confidently deliver WCAG-compliant, inclusive digital experiences

 

Course syllabus:

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Accessibility

1.1 Introduction to Accessibility

• What is digital accessibility
• Types of disabilities (visual, auditory, motor, cognitive)
• Inclusive design principles
• Real-world impact of inaccessible design

1.2 Accessibility Standards

• WCAG (2.0, 2.1, 2.2)
• Section 508 (US)
• EN 301 549 (EU)
• ADA and legal implications
• Internationalization and localization

1.3 Assistive Technologies

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Magnifiers and zoom tools
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Switch devices and voice input
• ARIA and semantic HTML

1.4 Benefits of Accessibility

• Legal compliance
• Better UX for all users
• Ethical and inclusive design

1.5 WCAG Overview

• POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)
• WCAG 2.0 vs 2.1 vs 2.2
• Conformance levels (A, AA, AAA)
• Testing approaches

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CHAPTER 2: WCAG 2.0 Guidelines (Level AA) – 37 Guidelines

2.1 Perceivable: Structure C Media

• Non-text Content
• Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
• Captions (Prerecorded)
• Audio Description or Media Alternative
• Captions (Live)

2.2 Perceivable: Layout C Color

• Audio Description (Pre-Recorded)
• Info and Relationships
• Meaningful Sequence
• Sensory Characteristics
• Use of Color

2.3 Perceivable: Text C Images

• Audio Control
• Contrast (Minimum)
• Resize Text
• Images of Text
• Keyboard

2.4 Operable: Navigation C Focus

• No Keyboard Trap
• Timing Adjustable
• Pause, Stop, Hide
• Three Flashes or Below Threshold
• Bypass Blocks

2.5 Operable: Links C Headings

• Page Titled
• Focus Order
• Link Purpose (In Context)
• Multiple Ways
• Headings and Labels

2.6 Understandable: Behavior C Language

• Focus Visible
• Language of Page
• Language of Parts
• On Focus
• On Input

2.7 Understandable: Forms C Errors

• Consistent Navigation
• Consistent Identification
• Error Identification
• Labels or Instructions
• Error Suggestion

2.8 Robust: Code C Roles

• Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
• Name, Role, Value

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CHAPTER 3: WCAG 2.1 Guidelines (Level AA) – 12 Guidelines

3.1 Perceivable: Mobile C Text

• Orientation
• Reflow
• Non-text Contrast
• Text Spacing
• Content on Hover or Focus

3.2 Operable: Input Modalities

• Character Key Shortcuts
• Pointer Gestures
• Pointer Cancellation
• Label in Name
• Motion Actuation

3.3 Understandable C Robust

• Identify Input Purpose
• Status Messages

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CHAPTER 4: WCAG 2.2 Guidelines (Level AA) – 5 Guidelines

4.1 New Additions for Inclusive Design

• Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
• Dragging Movements
• Target Size (Minimum)
• Consistent Help
• Redundant Entry
• Accessible Authentication (Minimum)

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CHAPTER 5: Accessibility Testing Tools C ACR

5.1 Automated Testing Tools

• Pa11y
• Axe DevTools
• WAVE
• Lighthouse
• ANDI

5.2 Screen Readers

• JAWS
• NVDA
• VoiceOver
• Narrator

5.3 Color C Visual Tools

• Color Contrast Analyzer
• Sim Daltonism
• Accessible Colors
• Responsive Viewer
• Magnifier

5.4 Real-World Simulation

• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Screen reader workflows
• Zoom/reflow testing
• Color blindness simulation

5.5 ACR (Accessibility Compliance Report)

• What is ACR or VPat Report
• How to Fill ACR
• How to calculate compliance Score

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CHAPTER 6: Accessibility Remediation Strategies

This chapter guides developers and testers through fixing common WCAG Level AA issues with practical, role-specific solutions.

6.1 Remediating Semantic C Structural Issues

• Use semantic HTML (, , , )
• Replace / with meaningful elements
• Maintain proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)
• Add ARIA roles only when necessary

6.2 Remediating Keyboard C Focus Issues

• Ensure all interactive elements are reachable via Tab
• Fix focus traps in modals and custom widgets
• Add visible focus indicators using CSS
• Use to manage focus order

6.3 Remediating Color C Contrast Failures

• Use contrast checkers to meet 5:1 ratio
• Avoid color-only indicators (e.g., red = error)
• Add icons, labels, or patterns for clarity
• Ensure hover/focus states meet contrast requirements

6.4 Remediating Form C Error Handling

• Use linked to inputs via and
• Provide clear instructions and inline error messages
• Use for error associations
• Avoid CAPTCHA or provide accessible alternatives

6.5 Remediating Dynamic C ARIA Content

• Use for dynamic updates
• Ensure ARIA roles match element purpose
• Avoid redundant/conflicting ARIA attributes
• Test with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)

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CHAPTER 7: Mobile Accessibility Testing

This chapter focuses on WCAG compliance and usability testing for mobile apps and responsive web interfaces.

7.1  Mobile-Specific WCAG Guidelines

• Orientation: Support both portrait and landscape
• Reflow: Avoid horizontal scroll at 400% zoom
• Pointer Gestures: Avoid multi-point gestures
• Motion Actuation: Provide alternatives to shake/tilt
• Target Size: Minimum 24x24px for touch targets

7.2 Mobile Testing Techniques

• Use screen readers (TalkBack, VoiceOver)
• Test zoom and reflow at 400%
• Navigate using external keyboards
• Simulate color blindness and low vision

7.3 Mobile Testing Tools

• Accessibility Scanner (Android)
• VoiceOver Rotor (iOS)
• Browser DevTools with mobile emulation
• Axe DevTools Mobile
• Lighthouse Mobile Audit

7.4 Common Mobile Accessibility Issues

• Small or overlapping touch targets
• Missing labels on icons or buttons
• Poor contrast in bright environments
• Inaccessible gestures or animations

7.5 Mobile Remediation Tips

• Use scalable units (em, rem, %) for layout
• Avoid fixed pixel widths
• Ensure all buttons/icons have accessible names
• Provide keyboard and screen reader support for all features

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CHAPTER 8: PDF Accessibility Testing

This chapter equips testers and developers with the knowledge and tools to evaluate and remediate PDF documents for accessibility.

8.1 What Makes a PDF Accessible?

• Tagged content structure (headings, paragraphs, lists)
• Logical reading order
• Searchable text (not scanned images)
• Proper use of document language and metadata
• Compatibility with screen readers and assistive tech

8.2 WCAG Guidelines Relevant to PDFs

• Non-text Content: Alt text for images and icons
• Info and Relationships: Use tags for headings, lists, tables
• Meaningful Sequence: Reading order must match visual order
• Page Titled: Title metadata must be descriptive
• Language of Page: Set document language in properties

8.3 How to Test PDF Accessibility

• Use Adobe Acrobat Pro’s Accessibility Checker
• Use PAC 2021 (PDF Accessibility Checker) for WCAG compliance
• Use screen readers (JAWS, NVDA) to test reading order and tag structure
• Manually inspect tags, reading order, and alt text
• Validate metadata and document properties

8.4 Common PDF Accessibility Issues

• Missing or incorrect tags (e.g., headings as paragraphs)
• Unlabeled form fields or buttons
• Images without alt text
• Incorrect reading order
• Scanned documents without OCR

8.5 Remediation Techniques

• Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to add and fix tags
• Use “Reading Order” tool to adjust flow
• Add alt text to images via tag properties
• Set document language and title in metadata

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Chapter 9: Real Projects & Certification (Weeks 10–12)

9.1. Industry Audits

9.2. Capstone Project (Full Site / Mobile App)

9.3. CPACC Mock Exams

9.4. Interview Preparation

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