Accessibility Checklist: [feature / page]

WCAG 2.2-aligned review – the checks to run before shipping. Level AA is the target; A items are non-negotiable.

Field	Value
Scope	[feature / page / release]
Reviewer	@name
Date	YYYY-MM-DD
Verdict	Pass / Pass with issues / Blocked

Perceivable

• Text contrast >= 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text)
• UI component contrast >= 3:1
• No information conveyed by color alone
• Images have meaningful alt text (or alt="" if decorative)
• Media has captions / transcripts
• Layout works at 200% zoom and 320px width

Operable

• Everything works with keyboard only – no traps
• Visible focus indicator on all interactive elements
• Focus order matches visual order
• Skip link to main content
• No seizure-triggering flashing (> 3 flashes/sec)
• Touch targets >= 24x24 px (44px preferred)
• Time limits are extendable
• Motion honors prefers-reduced-motion

Understandable

• Page language declared (lang attribute)
• Errors identified in text, not just color
• Labels or instructions on all inputs
• Consistent navigation and component behavior
• Status changes announced (aria-live where needed)

Robust

• Valid semantic HTML (headings in order, landmarks present)
• Name, role, value correct on custom controls
• Tested with a screen reader: [NVDA / VoiceOver]

Test evidence

Method	Result	Date
Automated scan ([axe / Lighthouse])	N violations	YYYY-MM-DD
Keyboard pass
Screen reader pass

Issues found

Issue	WCAG	Severity	Owner	Status
	e.g. 1.4.3	Critical / Major / Minor	@name	Open