The following process takes place at a Web Access review:
- The product/system/application owner and developers (people who work on the project) meet with the Web Accessibility team.
- The screen reader user connects her laptop to a projector and opens the project that is the subject of the review.
- The screen reader user reads through the first few items/pages using a screen reader and points out any initial issues.
- Following this initial run-through, the screen reader user will often attempt to complete tasks typically performed by users (such as filling out a form or finding specific pages), to determine if there are any accessibility blockers.
- Based on these findings, the Web Accessibility team will help determine the most critical accessibility errors found (if any), and provide recommendations for implementing fixes.
Clinic Priorities
- Campuswide systems, applications, and web-based products will receive priority for available review slots.
- Other campus websites should use Siteimprove and the DIY Accessibility Checklist, and follow the Website Owner Responsibilties as outlined on the Disability Access & Compliance website.
- The Web Access team may be able to hold reviews for other campus websites on a limited basis, depending on availability.
For more information, please see the Request a Web Access Review page.
Open Reviews benefit everyone!
Open reviews allow other campus teams to:
- Get an introduction to accessibility and why it’s important
- See a screen reader demo in person
- Learn accessibility best practices from other developers
For information on how to join open accessibility clinics, please email webaccess@berkeley.edu.