Accessibility validation

Testing prototypes for accessibility helps create government services that work for everyone. Early testing focuses on basic accessibility principles that can be checked before building actual systems.

Teams review prototypes for potential barriers:

• Text size and spacing: checking if the content is readable
• Color choices: ensuring sufficient contrast
• Navigation flow: planning logical keyboard movement
• Form structure: organizing inputs in a clear sequence
• Language clarity: writing understandable instructions
• Layout simplicity: avoiding complicated arrangements
• Information hierarchy: making content structure clear
• Mobile responsiveness: planning for different screens

Early accessibility checks help identify potential issues that would be expensive to fix later. Teams can then address these concerns during development.