Accessibility audit methodology
Also known as: a11y audit · accessibility inspection
The standard process for evaluating a website, building, or service against accessibility criteria — combining automated tooling, manual inspection, and assistive-technology testing.
A rigorous accessibility audit combines three layers: (1) automated scanning to catch mechanically-detectable issues (~30% of WCAG criteria); (2) manual inspection against criteria that need human judgment (contrast, focus order, meaningful sequence); (3) assistive-technology testing with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) to verify real user experience.
For built-environment audits the methodology differs: on-site measurement of dimensions, slopes, clearances, and signage against the applicable standard (in Israel, Israeli Standard 1918). Field-audit apps like A-CHECK codify the inspection flow so consultants don't have to reconstruct the checklist per project.