Accessibility Testing Tools

A variety of tools are available to assist with accessibility evaluation efforts. Most of the tools listed here perform automated checks on content created in a given format. While these automated checks are useful and easy to administer, they do not report on all accessibility issues. For a full assessment, you should test the functionality of your site using manual tasks, keyboard testing, and other methods. View a model testing protocol.

The IT Accessibility group at Iowa maintains this list as a service to developers and other stakeholders; please contact todd-weissenberger@uiowa.edu to make suggestions or report changes to items listed here.

Siteimprove

Siteimprove is the University of Iowa's enterprise solution for website quality assurance. Any staff member who manages, supports, or provides content to University websites may request an account.

Web Browser Plug-ins and Extensions

Document Accessibility Testing

Accessibility tools listed here are free or available as features of an application

Other Design and Assessment Tools

Screen Readers

Canvas/ICON Accessibility

Disability Simulators