Accessibility Testing (WCAG 2.2 & ARIA)
Master comprehensive accessibility testing with WCAG 2.2 guidelines, ARIA implementation, and automated tools. Learn to ensure digital products are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
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Discover why accessibility testing isn't just compliance—it's a competitive advantage. Learn the 2026 legal mandates (EAA, ADA Title II), ethical imperatives, and the $13T business case.
1. The Legal Case: 2026 Mandates
2. The Ethical Case
3. The Business Case
Master the legal and technical foundation of accessibility. Learn the POUR principles, why Level AA is the "Safe Harbor," and the critical 2026 updates in WCAG 2.2.
1. The 4 Principles (POUR)
2. Levels A, AA, AAA
3. New in WCAG 2.2
4. Summary
Master the primary tools of accessibility testing. Learn the 2026 workflows for NVDA (Windows) and VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), including new AI-description features and gesture controls.
1. The Accessibility Tree & Tools
2. Survivor's Guide: Shortcuts
3. Common "Ghost" Bugs
4. Professional Workflow
5. Summary
Master the "secret language" of web accessibility. Learn how ARIA communicates complex UI behaviors (Modals, Tabs) to assistive tech, and how to debug the most common 2026 implementation errors.
1. ARIA Foundations
2. Communication Protocol
3. Properties & Context
4. Summary
Master the three pillars of interface accessibility. Learn the new APCA contrast algorithms (future-proofing), WCAG 2.2 focus appearance rules, and how to test complex widgets for keyboard traps.
1. Contrast & The New Math
2. Focus Management (WCAG 2.2)
3. Keyboard Operability
4. Summary
Leverage AI-augmented scanning tools to catch 50% of bugs instantly. Master axe-core, Lighthouse, and understand why "100% Score" does not mean "Accessible" without human testing.
1. The Automation Reality
2. The Tools
3. Reporting Workflows
4. Summary
Synthesize your skills into a surgical, professional audit workflow. Master the "POUR" methodology to catch the 60% of bugs (Logic, Context, Interaction) that AI misses.
1. The Auditor's Mindset
2. Phase 1: Structure & Perception
3. Phase 2: Interaction
4. Phase 3: Feedback & Errors
5. Summary
Master the accessibility of React, Vue, and Angular apps. Learn how to handle client-side routing, prevent "Ghost Focus", and manage Live Regions without spamming the user.
1. The SPA Dilemma
2. Managing Focus
3. ARIA Live & Toasts
4. Summary
Stop complaining, start fixing. Learn the 2026 standard for Accessibility Bug Reports, including WCAG 2.2 criteria, "Shift-Left" integration, and AI-assisted remediation suggestions.
1. Anatomy of a Perfect Bug
2. Priority & Impact
3. Partnering
4. Summary
Take the lead in transforming your organization. Learn how to build empathy, integrate accessibility into your SDLC, and create a 90-day action plan that sticks.