Perform manual testing for areas not covered by scan
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Identify non-compliant areas
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Document issues and recommended fixes
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Approval: Issue Documentation
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Implement recommended fixes
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Retest for compliance post-fixes
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Ensure website is accessible with different assistive technologies
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Conduct usability testing with differently-abled testers
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Approval: Usability Testing Results
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Review and finalize changes
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Document final changes and testing results
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Approval: Final Changes
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Train relevant staff on 508 compliance issues and solutions
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Make a plan for maintain ongoing compliance
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Deploy changes to live environment
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Schedule regular reviews for ongoing compliance
Determine scope of website for compliance
This task involves identifying the sections of the website that need to be made compliant with Section 508 guidelines. Consider the impact of non-compliance on users with disabilities and prioritize the areas to be addressed. Think about the potential challenges in identifying all sections that require compliance and suggest resources or tools that can assist in determining the scope.
Conduct a preliminary scan for Section 508 issues
To efficiently evaluate the current compliance status, conduct a preliminary scan using suitable scanning tools. This will help in identifying any immediate accessibility issues that may exist. Highlight the importance of this scan in providing a starting point for further evaluation and improvement.
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WAVE
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Tenon.io
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Siteimprove
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SortSite
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Other
Review automated scanning results
Review the results obtained from the automated scanning tool to gain insights into potential accessibility issues. Discuss the significance of this review in identifying common and easily fixable problems. Encourage the team to collaborate on resolving the identified issues.
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Missing alt attributes on images
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Broken links
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Contrast ratio deficiencies
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Incorrect heading structure
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Empty or redundant links
Approval: Preliminary Scan Results
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Conduct a preliminary scan for Section 508 issues
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Perform manual testing for areas not covered by scan
Conduct manual testing on sections of the website that were not covered by the automated scanning tool. Explain the importance of manual testing in ensuring comprehensive accessibility evaluation. Share potential challenges that may arise during manual testing and suggest suitable remedial actions.
Identify non-compliant areas
Identify non-compliant areas based on the results of automated scanning and manual testing. Emphasize the need to prioritize the issues based on their impact on users with disabilities. Discuss the consequences of non-compliance and the benefits of making the website more accessible.
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Navigation menus
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Form fields
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Audio and video players
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Headings and structure
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Color contrast
Document issues and recommended fixes
Document the identified issues and provide recommended fixes for each non-compliant area. Explain the significance of thorough documentation in ensuring consistent and effective remediation efforts. Encourage the team to consider potential challenges in implementing the recommended fixes and suggest additional resources or tools if necessary.
Approval: Issue Documentation
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Identify non-compliant areas
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Document issues and recommended fixes
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Implement recommended fixes
Take action to implement the recommended fixes for the identified accessibility issues. Emphasize the importance of prioritizing and allocating resources accordingly. Discuss potential challenges that may arise during implementation and provide suggestions for effective remediation.
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Update alt attributes on images
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Fix broken links
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Improve color contrast
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Enhance form field accessibility
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Adjust heading structure
Retest for compliance post-fixes
Retest the website after implementing the recommended fixes to ensure compliance with Section 508 guidelines. Explain the significance of retesting in validating the effectiveness of the fixes and demonstrating progress in achieving accessibility goals. Discuss potential challenges in conducting post-fix testing and suggest appropriate strategies.
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Manual testing
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Automated scanning
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Screen reader testing
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Keyboard navigation testing
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Other
Ensure website is accessible with different assistive technologies
Verify that the website is accessible with various assistive technologies commonly used by individuals with disabilities. Discuss the importance of compatibility with screen readers, magnifiers, and other assistive devices. Encourage the team to consider potential challenges in testing with different assistive technologies and suggest additional resources or tools if necessary.
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Screen reader
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Magnifier
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Speech recognition software
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Alternative input devices
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Braille display
Conduct usability testing with differently-abled testers
Engage users with disabilities to conduct usability testing and gather valuable insights on the accessibility and user-friendliness of the website. Explain the significance of involving individuals with disabilities in the testing process. Discuss potential challenges in organizing usability testing and suggest ways to facilitate effective participation.
Approval: Usability Testing Results
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Conduct usability testing with differently-abled testers
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Review and finalize changes
Review the implemented fixes, testing results, and feedback from usability testing. Discuss the importance of capturing the progress made and consolidating the changes. Encourage the team to thoroughly review and finalize all modifications to ensure a comprehensive and accurate update.
Document final changes and testing results
Document the final changes made to the website and the results of the testing conducted. Explain the significance of maintaining a record of the modifications for future reference and compliance audits. Encourage the team to consider potential challenges in documentation and suggest suitable strategies.
Approval: Final Changes
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Review and finalize changes
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Document final changes and testing results
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Train relevant staff on 508 compliance issues and solutions
Provide training on 508 compliance issues and solutions to relevant staff members involved in website maintenance and content creation. Discuss the importance of training in ensuring ongoing compliance and fostering a culture of accessibility. Share potential challenges in training and suggest appropriate training resources or materials.
Make a plan for maintain ongoing compliance
Develop a plan to maintain ongoing compliance with Section 508 guidelines. Highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement to mitigate risks of non-compliance. Discuss potential challenges in maintaining ongoing compliance and suggest strategies for effective implementation of the plan.
Deploy changes to live environment
Deploy the finalized changes to the live environment of the website. Explain the significance of this step in making the accessibility improvements available to all users. Discuss potential challenges in deploying changes and suggest suitable deployment strategies or tools if necessary.
Schedule regular reviews for ongoing compliance
Establish a schedule for regular reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with Section 508 guidelines. Emphasize the importance of reviewing the website periodically to address any new accessibility issues that may emerge. Discuss potential challenges in scheduling and conducting regular reviews and suggest strategies for effective implementation.
