How to use this checklist
Print this page (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). Work through each section. Check items as you complete them. Use the linked guides for deeper explanations.
Structure and navigation
- Unique, descriptive page title
- HTML declares language (e.g., en-CA)
- One clear H1 per page
- Logical heading outline (no skipped levels)
- Main content in a main landmark
- Skip link present and functional
Images and media
- Important images have meaningful alt text
- Decorative images use empty alt
- Linked images describe the link purpose
- Charts and infographics have text alternatives
Forms and interactions
- Every form field has a persistent label
- Error messages are clear and helpful
- Buttons have accessible names
- All interactive elements reachable by keyboard
Manual review items
- Keyboard navigation works end-to-end
- Visible focus indicator on all interactive elements
- Screen reader reads content in logical order
- No information conveyed by colour alone
- PDFs and documents are tagged and accessible
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