WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Audits

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Conduct comprehensive WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits combining automated scanning tools (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE) with manual verification of keyboard navigation, focus order, and screen reader flows. Map each issue to a specific WCAG criterion with severity ratings and remediation guidance. Ideal for preparing VPATs, meeting ADA/Section 508 requirements, or fixing accessibility violations during development.

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TestingIntermediate
906/2/2026
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Conducts WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits combining automated and manual testing with remediation guidance.

Strengths

  • Comprehensive approach including automated and manual checks
  • Accurate mapping of issues to WCAG criteria
  • Detailed remediation steps for each violation
  • Guidance for implementing accessible components

Limitations

  • Does not provide official legal certification
  • Requires access to UI or source code for remediation
  • Relies on user to run automated scans
When to use it

Use when auditing a website for accessibility compliance, fixing WCAG violations, or implementing accessible components.

When not to use it

Do not use when you need formal accessibility certification or when you cannot access the UI or source code for testing.

Security analysis

Safe
Quality score85/100

The skill solely provides guidance on accessibility auditing, with no instructions for destructive, exfiltrating, or obfuscated actions. Tools used are standard static analysis and manual testing, within safe boundaries.

No concerns found

Examples

Full WCAG audit
Run a WCAG 2.2 accessibility audit on https://example.com. Include automated scans, manual keyboard testing, and screen reader checks. Map issues to specific criteria and provide remediation steps.
Fix accessibility violations
Review the following list of accessibility issues from an automated scan and provide step-by-step remediation for each, including code changes and best practices.
Accessible component implementation
Guide me through implementing an accessible modal dialog with proper focus management, ARIA attributes, and keyboard interaction per WCAG 2.2.

name: wcag-audit-patterns description: Conduct WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits with automated testing, manual verification, and remediation guidance. Use when auditing websites for accessibility, fixing WCAG violations, or implementing accessible design patterns. allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep

WCAG Audit Patterns

Comprehensive guide to auditing web content against WCAG 2.2 guidelines with actionable remediation strategies.

Use this skill when

  • Conducting accessibility audits
  • Fixing WCAG violations
  • Implementing accessible components
  • Preparing for accessibility lawsuits
  • Meeting ADA/Section 508 requirements
  • Achieving VPAT compliance

Do not use this skill when

  • You need legal advice or formal certification
  • You only want a quick automated scan without manual verification
  • You cannot access the UI or source for remediation work

Instructions

  1. Read resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed audit guidelines and checklist.
  2. Instruct the user to run automated scans (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE) to collect initial findings.
  3. Perform manual checks (keyboard navigation, focus order, screen reader flows).
  4. Map each issue to a WCAG criterion, severity, and remediation guidance.
  5. Re-test after fixes and document residual risk and compliance status.

Safety

  • Avoid claiming legal compliance without expert review.
  • Keep evidence of test steps and results for audit trails.

Resources

  • resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns, checklists, and templates.
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