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February 8, 2026Open Access

ARDC accessibility testing guide for digital training content

KBKimberley Becker ACAustralian Research Data Commons

Key Points

The guide aims to help testers, designers, and developers evaluate digital content for accessibility.
Breaks down 59 accessibility criteria grouped by the POUR principles.
Provides steps for testing criteria both individually and in combination.
Describes different types of accessibility-testing tools.
Includes an abbreviation glossary related to accessibility.
Facilitates better accessibility testing for digital training content.
Supports creators in ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Promotes inclusive user experiences by addressing multiple accessibility aspects.

Abstract

This guide helps testers, designers, and developers evaluate digital content against WCAG 2.2 AA. It provides a clear, practical breakdown of all 59 criteria, grouped by the POUR principles, with steps for testing each - individually and together - ensuring accessible and inclusive user experiences. The first part describes how to use different types of accessibility-testing tools. The second part outlines which aspects you should check. This is followed by an accessibility abbreviation glossary. This resource was created as complementary material to the webinar ARDC National Skills Forum: Accessible and inclusive training on 18 February 2026. Register here.

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