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Re: Test Cases for Evaluating Accessibility Testing Software?

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From: Shadi Abou-Zahra
Date: Feb 2, 2016 7:26AM

Hi Robert,

W3C/WAI tried to create such test cases a while ago but unfortunately
there was little involvement back then. Maybe this will be picked up
again if there is sufficient interest:
- https://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tests/

Best,
Shadi


On 1.2.2016 21:33, Robert Fentress wrote:
> Hello, all.
>
> Is anyone aware of a webpage or series of web pages that could be used as
> test cases for objectively evaluating different accessibility testing
> software. They would be designed to trigger specific warnings or errors
> based on WCAG criteria. Ideally, these test cases would be something that
> was produced by a standards-making body like the Web Accessibility
> Initiative, rather than something provided by a vendor, which would, of
> course, be of less value.
>
> Also, if anyone knows of a list of different features that accessibility
> testing suites might include, that would be helpful to in making a
> comparison matrix.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Best,
> Rob
>
>

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Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/
Activity Lead, WAI International Program Office
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)