Portfolio Project

Accessibility Audit

The Problem

Inaccessible websites create real barriers for people with disabilities, limiting access to information, services, education, and employment. When a site doesn’t work well with screen readers, keyboard navigation, captions, or sufficient color contrast, users may struggle to find content, complete forms, or carry out everyday tasks online. Making a website accessible addresses this problem on multiple levels: it honors the dignity and rights of disabled users, supports compliance with disability laws and web standards, and reduces the risk of complaints or legal action. At the same time, accessible design improves usability for everyone, strengthens your brand’s reputation, and opens your content to a wider audience—including people using mobile devices, assistive technologies, or slow internet—ultimately expanding your reach and impact.

The Solution

To address this problem, I conducted a structured accessibility audit of my KShep Creative website as part of the “Making Online Content Accessible for All” cohort. Using a combination of manual review and evaluation tools (including the Arc Toolkit, ANDI, WAVE, Colour Contrast Analyser, keyboard-only navigation, and VoiceOver screen reader testing), I assessed key pages against WCAG 2.2 A and AA criteria. I documented barriers such as missing or unclear alt text, skipped headings, low color contrast, unlabeled controls, and weak focus indicators, then rated each issue by severity and user impact. The final report provided clear, prioritized recommendations and annotated examples to guide remediation, creating a practical roadmap for improving accessibility, legal alignment, and overall user experience.

Project Details

Tools

Google Workspace
Arc Toolkit
ANDI
WAVE
Colour Contrast Analyser
VoiceOver
Process

For this project, I first identified WCAG 2.2 A and AA as the accessibility benchmarks for my site, then selected key pages and user flows to review. I combined automated testing tools with manual checks—keyboard-only navigation, screen reader testing, and visual review of structure, contrast, and alt text—to capture both technical and real-world usability barriers. Finally, I documented each issue with examples, severity ratings, and clear, prioritized recommendations to guide remediation and ongoing accessibility improvements.
Deliverables

Deliverables for this project included a detailed accessibility audit report summarizing findings by WCAG 2.2 A/AA criteria, user impact, and priority level, along with annotated screenshots to clearly illustrate each issue.

Looking to Enhance the Accessibility of Your Online Content?

Accessibility is an ongoing journey. If you’re looking to ensure your website or line content meets WCAG 2.2 standards, I’d be glad to partner with you to evaluate and improve it.

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