The best things in life are free – Free tools for accessibility testing

Accessibility testing doesn’t have to be expensive! There are many free tools available to help identify accessibility issues on the web. In this webinar, we explored how you can combine automated testing with manual methods to get a more comprehensive understanding of accessibility.

Speaker: Malin Hammarberg, UX Designer and Accessibility Specialist, Funka Foundation, Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA).

Key tips from the webinar in a short smart guide:

Smart Guide

Test accessibility efficiently and affordably

Use a smorgasbord of free tools
Different tools excel at different things.

Beware of false positives
Verify errors manually to avoid wasting time on non-issues.

Combine automated and manual testing
Be aware that some actions may need extra clean-up.

No tool can replace real user testing
Pair automated checks with real user feedback to ensure usability.

Test continuously
Regular testing makes it easier, less overwhelming, and more effective.

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Smart guide: Test accessibility efficiently and affordably – PDF, opens in a new window

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