Sakai Accessibility Testing Protocol Development
This page is a workspace for the Accessibility Working Group's accessibility testing protocol development efforts.
Reference Resources for the Protocol Development Effort
We are looking for reference Accessibility Testing Protocols for evaluating Web Applications. If you know of any existing protocols or useful resources, please add it to the list below. -Thanks!
Protocols
Protocols Used in Previous Testing of Sakai 2.6
- Sakai 2.6 Test Protocol--Firefox Accessibility Extension
- Sakai 2.6 Test Protocol--JAWS Screen Reader
Fluid's Accessibility Testing Protocols and UX Walkthrough Documentation
- Simple Accessibility Review Protocol
- Comprehensive Accessibility Review Protocol for PC
- Comprehensive Accessibility Review Protocol for Macintosh
- Code Review
- UX Walkthrough Report Template
- User Experience Walkthroughs Explained
Other Testing Web Accessibility Protocols
- WebAccess at UC Berkeley's "Evaluating Your Website" (Their task-list and rubric used in their evaluations are published as links on the site as provided by Eli)
- MSU's Usability & Accessibility Center's JAWS Testing Protocol (See page attachments - attachments are listed under tools. Provided by Mike Elledge)
The California State University's LMS Testing
- Learning Management Systems Accessibility Evaluation
- The Evolution of a Web Accessibility Testing Protocol
- Section 508 manual website evaluation reference
- Section 508 Manual Evaluation
Other Application/OS Accessibility Testing Protocols
Standards / Guidelines
W3C-WAI Guidelines
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
- WebAIM's WCAG 2.0 Checklist
- Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) Overview
- WAI-ARIA Overview
IMS Global Learning Consortium Standards
- IMS Guidelines for Developing Accessible Learning Applications
- IMS Global Learning Consortium Accessibility Standards Overview
- IMS AccessForAll Meta-data Overview Version 1.0 Final Specification
- IMS Learner Information Package Accessibility for LIP Conformance Specification Version 1.0 Final Specification
- IMS Guidelines for Developing Accessible Learning Applications - WGBH Mirror
Other International Standards / Laws
Compiled Listings
- The W3C WAI site has a compilation of Policies Relating to Web Accessibility from countries from around the world, but it hasn't been updated since August, 2006.
- WebAIM's World Laws Page - Covers Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Standards Schmandards Index of Government Guidelines for Web Sites
Here are some we've found:
Canada
Denmark
- Agreement between the Government, Local Government Denmark and Danish Regions about open standards for software - From 1 January 2008, it will be mandatory for all public authorities to use a number of open standards for all new public IT solutions.
- Guide on How to Use Mandatory Open Standards for Software in the Public Sector (PDF) - Basically states:
- Requirements for use of public websites - To use the mandatory open standards for public websites means:
- that the preferred version of HTML, XHTML and CSS is used in the manner prescribed by W3C,
- that WCAG level AA is complied with.
- Requirements for use of public websites - To use the mandatory open standards for public websites means:
Finland
USA
Section 508 Technical Standards - Subpart B
- Department of Justice Section 508 Self-Evaluation Checklist
- WebAIM's Section 508 Checklist
- Expanded Guide to Section 508 Technical Standards - Subpart B
- Section 508 § 1194.22 - Web Accessibility
- Section 508 § 1194.21 - Software Applications
Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA)
UK
- The UK Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) - UK
- PAS 78: A guide to good practice in commissioning accessible websites - describes what is expected from websites to comply with the UK Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), making websites accessible to and usable by disabled people.
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
Australia
- Disability Standards for Education
- Disability Discrimination Act (1992)
- More on Applicable Victorian and Commonwealth Laws
Sweden
- Swedish National Guidelines for Public Sector Websites - The purpose of the Guidelines is to support the procurement, development, and maintenance of a website by a public administration so that it offers equal opportunity usage for all citizens. The Guidelines reflect local conditions in Sweden, and as such, certain aspects may not be so readily applicable in other countries.