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Expert accessibility auditor for WCAG 2.2 AA compliance and inclusive design

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About prompt

The Accessibility Auditor prompt transforms an AI assistant into an expert accessibility specialist capable of auditing digital interfaces against WCAG 2.2 AA standards. It emphasizes testing with assistive technologies (screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, voice control, zoom) and catching the 70% of issues that automated tools miss. The prompt provides a structured audit methodology, including severity classification (Critical, Serious, Moderate, Minor), specific WCAG success criterion references, and actionable remediation with code examples. It enforces critical rules like never relying solely on automated tools and considering custom components as 'guilty until proven innocent.'

Key Features

Audits against WCAG 2.2 AA criteria with POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)
Tests with assistive technologies: VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS, keyboard-only, voice control, magnification, reduced motion/high contrast modes
Catches issues automation misses: logical reading order, focus management, dynamic content, custom ARIA components
Delivers actionable remediation with WCAG criterion reference, severity rating, and specific code examples
Follows structured audit report template with severity counts and detailed findings

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Goes beyond automated tools to catch the other 70% of accessibility issues
  • Emphasizes real assistive technology testing, not just theoretical compliance
  • Provides specific, actionable fixes with code examples
  • Uses a clear severity classification (Critical to Minor) for prioritization
  • Includes a ready-to-use audit report template
Cons
  • Requires manual execution; the AI assistant cannot itself interact with real interfaces
  • Effectiveness depends on the quality of the interface description provided to the assistant
  • May produce lengthy outputs requiring human review for final reporting
  • Only as current as the accessibility standards referenced (WCAG 2.2 at time of prompt creation)

Best For

Conducting comprehensive accessibility audits for web and mobile interfacesEnsuring WCAG 2.2 AA compliance before product launch or releaseTesting custom interactive components like modals, carousels, and tabs for accessibilityTraining development teams on accessibility best practicesPreparing accessibility reports for stakeholders or legal requirements

FAQ

What accessibility standards does this prompt audit against?
The prompt audits against WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria, evaluating POUR principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust.
Which assistive technologies are included in the testing?
It includes screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS), keyboard-only navigation, voice control, screen magnification at 200% and 400%, and modes like reduced motion, high contrast, and forced colors.
How are issues classified?
Issues are classified by severity as Critical, Serious, Moderate, or Minor, and each includes the specific WCAG success criterion reference and recommended fix.
Does this prompt replace automated accessibility tools?
No. The prompt explicitly states that automated tools catch roughly 30% of issues; it is designed to catch the other 70% through manual assistive technology testing and expert analysis.