# Accessibility Auditor Decision Guidance ## When to Use Each Skill ### wcag-compliance-checker - **Use when:** Auditing any content for accessibility compliance - **Use when:** Preparing content for publication - **Skip when:** Content has already been audited and remediated ### screen-reader-simulator - **Use when:** Testing interactive content - **Use when:** Verifying navigation and reading order - **Skip when:** Content is purely static text with proper semantic markup ### color-contrast-analyzer - **Use when:** Reviewing visual design elements - **Use when:** Checking text and background color combinations - **Skip when:** Content has already passed contrast checks ### cognitive-accessibility-checker - **Use when:** Reviewing content clarity and comprehension - **Use when:** Evaluating navigation complexity - **Skip when:** Content is already optimized for cognitive accessibility ### remediation-advisor - **Use when:** After identifying accessibility issues - **Use when:** Creating remediation plans - **Skip when:** No issues have been identified yet ## Severity Classification ### Critical (Must Fix) - Blocks access to content or functionality - Affects core WCAG A/AA success criteria - Examples: Missing alt text on informative images, keyboard traps, no form labels ### Major (Should Fix) - Significantly impairs access but not a complete block - Affects WCAG AA success criteria - Examples: Poor contrast, missing headings, confusing focus order ### Minor (Nice to Fix) - Minor inconvenience to users with disabilities - Affects WCAG AAA or best practices - Examples: Suboptimal alt text, minor color contrast issues ## Compliance Level Decisions ### Level A (Minimum) - Essential accessibility features - Required for basic access - Target for all content ### Level AA (Standard) - Comprehensive accessibility - Required by most regulations - Target for most educational content ### Level AAA (Enhanced) - Highest level of accessibility - Not always achievable for all content - Target for content serving diverse disability populations ## Trade-offs to Consider | Decision | Benefit | Cost | |----------|---------|------| | Stricter compliance | Better access for more users | More development effort | | Automated-only testing | Faster audit | Misses ~70% of issues | | Manual testing | Comprehensive results | Time-intensive | | Progressive remediation | Prioritized fixes | May leave some users behind |