Accessibility DevTools Chrome Extension

The two categories of accessibility testing are Accessibility Audits (encompassing both manual and automated testing), involving a comprehensive review of digital products through both manual inspections and automated tools. The goal is to identify and rectify any elements that do not meet established accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Usability Testing for Accessibility, focusing on the practical aspect of how users with disabilities interact with a digital product. It involves real-world testing with participants who have various disabilities, aiming to uncover any usability issues that could hinder their experience or access.

Accessibility testing is a subset of usability testing focused on ensuring that digital products, such as websites, applications, and software, are designed and can be used by people with a wide range of disabilities. This includes individuals with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments. The goal of accessibility testing is to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent access to or interaction with the product, thereby ensuring that all users, regardless of their abilities, can access content and functionality effectively. This type of testing evaluates the product against established accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), to ensure compliance and enhance the user experience for people with disabilities.

In the realm of software quality assurance, accessibility testing ensures that an application is accessible and usable by the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities like visual, auditory, and cognitive impairments.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are founded on four core principles that serve as the cornerstone for web accessibility. These principles are encapsulated in the acronym POUR, standing for Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. POUR provides a framework for addressing web accessibility by dividing it into these four essential categories.

The LambdaTest's Accessibility Testing DevTools Chrome Extension is the best tool for accessibility testing on the go. Featuring comprehensive scanning capabilities like Full Page Scan for evaluating entire web pages, Partial Page Scan for pinpointing specific issues to accessibility dashboard offering a comprehensive issue summary and breakdown of your website's accessibility performance. LambdaTest Accessibility DevTool has it all!