17.1. Accessibility Audits

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an accessibility audit?

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of the audit.

2. 2.

   Name one step in conducting an accessibility audit.

   Hint

   Consider what you would need to look at first.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of an accessibility audit?

   • To assess aesthetic value
   • To evaluate compliance with accessibility standards
   • To reduce costs

   Hint

   Think about the intended users.

4. 4.

   True or False: User observations are not important in an accessibility audit.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Who knows the challenges better than users?

5. 5.

   Design a mock accessibility audit plan for a public library. Identify key areas to address and propose solutions.

   Hint

   Think about user perspectives and common accessibility issues seen in libraries.

6. 6.

   Critique an existing governmental building's accessibility through an audit lens. What gaps can you identify, and how would you address them?

   Hint

   Look at the building's layout and user navigation paths.