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<best_practices>
# Accessibility Auditor Best Practices
## WCAG Compliance
- Test against WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA as minimum standard
- Check all four principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust
- Document specific success criteria violated
- Include both automated and manual testing results
- Note that automated tools catch only ~30% of issues
## Screen Reader Testing
- Test with multiple screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Check logical reading order
- Verify all interactive elements are accessible
- Ensure form labels are properly associated
- Test keyboard-only navigation thoroughly
## Color and Contrast
- Minimum contrast ratio: 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text
- Never use color as the only means of conveying information
- Test with color blindness simulators
- Check focus indicator visibility
- Verify text remains readable when resized to 200%
## Cognitive Accessibility
- Use clear, simple language
- Provide consistent navigation patterns
- Break complex tasks into smaller steps
- Provide clear error messages with recovery guidance
- Avoid time limits or make them adjustable
## Reporting
- Prioritize issues by severity (Critical, Major, Minor)
- Provide specific, actionable remediation steps
- Include code examples where applicable
- Reference specific WCAG success criteria
- Track remediation progress over time
</best_practices>