Accessibility Sprint
Accessibility Sprint

EAA Compliance Go-Live Checklist

2025-05-20

  1. Compile Automated Scans

    • Run a full WCAG 2.2 site scan between June 20–25, 2025.
    • Export a PDF report with a clear timestamp.

  2. Conduct Manual Validation

    • Walk through keyboard flows, screen reader navigation, and zoom levels.
    • Document any remaining issues and their fix status.

  3. Stakeholder QA Sign-Off

    • Share the final PDF report with legal/compliance teams.
    • Obtain formal approval via email or your issue tracker.

  4. Deploy Critical Fixes

    • Prioritize “Critical (A)” failures: missing alt text, form labels, keyboard traps.
    • Block merges for any critical regressions in CI.

  5. Update Documentation & Metadata

    • Add lang attributes to your <html> tags.
    • Audit ARIA landmarks and update your project README.

  6. Launch an “Accessibility Mode” Banner

    • Display a banner offering an accessibility-friendly view.
    • Link to your help & feedback form.

  7. Review Third-Party Embeds

    • Audit all external widgets (e.g., YouTube, Twitter).
    • Provide title or aria-label where native metadata is missing.

  8. Enable Post-Launch Monitoring

    • Set up daily smoke tests in your CI/CD pipeline.
    • Configure alerts or webhooks to automatically open tickets for new issues.

  9. Communicate Internally

    • Send the checklist and final report to all relevant teams.
    • Brief support and operations on any special handling.

  10. Celebrate the Milestone! 🎉

    • Share your success on social media with #EAACompliance.
    • Hold a retrospective to capture lessons learned.
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