A11y Hell

Playbook

Accessibility Failure Playbook

A production-ready workflow to identify, document, and remediate accessibility failures with clear evidence and repeatable testing.

1. Identify the user goal

Define the specific task a user is trying to complete (checkout, sign-up, reset password).

2. Reproduce with keyboard only

Run the flow without a mouse. Capture where focus order, labels, or controls fail.

3. Verify with screen reader simulation

Use the SR panel to confirm the announced labels and status messages.

4. Map to WCAG

Assign the relevant criterion and level based on the failure behavior.

5. Capture evidence

Record the broken flow, note the affected users, and include business impact.

6. Fix verification

Re-test after remediation using the same steps and confirm outcomes.

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