wcag-audit-patterns

1# WCAG Audit Patterns
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3Comprehensive guide to auditing web content against WCAG 2.2 guidelines with actionable remediation strategies.
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5## When to Use This Skill
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7- Conducting accessibility audits
8- Fixing WCAG violations
9- Implementing accessible components
10- Preparing for accessibility lawsuits
11- Meeting ADA/Section 508 requirements
12- Achieving VPAT compliance
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14## Core Concepts
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16### 1. WCAG Conformance Levels
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18| Level   | Description            | Required For      |
19| ------- | ---------------------- | ----------------- |
20| **A**   | Minimum accessibility  | Legal baseline    |
21| **AA**  | Standard conformance   | Most regulations  |
22| **AAA** | Enhanced accessibility | Specialized needs |
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24### 2. POUR Principles
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26```
27Perceivable:  Can users perceive the content?
28Operable:     Can users operate the interface?
29Understandable: Can users understand the content?
30Robust:       Does it work with assistive tech?
31```
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33### 3. Common Violations by Impact
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35```
36Critical (Blockers):
37├── Missing alt text for functional images
38├── No keyboard access to interactive elements
39├── Missing form labels
40└── Auto-playing media without controls
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42Serious:
43├── Insufficient color contrast
44├── Missing skip links
45├── Inaccessible custom widgets
46└── Missing page titles
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48Moderate:
49├── Missing language attribute
50├── Unclear link text
51├── Missing landmarks
52└── Improper heading hierarchy
53```
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55## Detailed patterns and worked examples
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