Activity 24.3

Preliminary Review


Step 1 (Selecting a representative page sample)

• Should include the first page users will visit.
• Pages with tables.
• Pages with diagrams etc.
• Pages that perform functional scripts.

Step 2 (Examine pages using graphical browsers)

• Turn off images and observe if ALT text is present.
• Turn off sound and see if audio content is available through text equivalents.
• Use browser controls to see if text responds to changes, is it still usable at large size?
• Change the display to grey scale and check the colour contrast is adequate.
• Navigate around the content without using a mouse.

Step 3 (Examine pages using a specialized browser)

• Use Home Page Reader (voice browser) or a text browser (Lynx) and answer the following
• Is the site at an equivalent level to the GUI version?
• Is it in a meaningful order?

Step 4 (Use automated Web accessibility evaluation tools)

• Use at least 2 tools to analyse a selection f pages.
• Be cautious with the results, they should also be checked manually.

Step 5 (Summarise obtained results)

• Problems and positive aspects of the site.
• Indicate how you went about testing.
• Recommend follow-up steps, ie full conformance evaluation.