21.10. Accessibility Audits: Tools and Techniques

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define an accessibility audit in one sentence.

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of an audit.

2. 2.

   What is a pre-construction audit?

   Hint

   Focus on the planning stage.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of an accessibility audit?

   • To enhance aesthetics
   • To evaluate accessibility compliance
   • To redesign spaces

   Hint

   Think about the core function of an audit.

4. 4.

   True or False: A User Feedback-Based Audit collects information only from technical inspections.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who is involved in providing feedback.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with conducting a pre-construction audit. Create a checklist of at least five elements you would assess, explaining why each is critical for accessibility.

   Hint

   Consider aspects that directly affect user mobility.

6. 6.

   Discuss a hypothetical situation where post-occupancy audits reveal a significant accessibility issue. What recommendations would you propose to resolve it?

   Hint

   Think about how to improve user experience based on the reported difficulties.