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+# Manual Accessibility Testing Checklist
+
+## 1. Structure and Semantics
+
+### Headings:
+- Verify that headings are used logically (`<h1>` to `<h6>`) to create a clear content hierarchy.
+- Ensure there is only one `<h1>` per page (unless it’s a valid use case, like within `<section>` landmarks).
+
+### Landmarks:
+- Confirm the presence of ARIA landmarks (e.g., `<header>`, `<main>`, `<footer>`) for navigation.
+- Use tools (e.g., Accessibility Insights, Axe) to ensure proper landmark roles.
+
+### HTML Validity:
+- Check for semantic HTML usage (e.g., `<button>` for buttons, `<a>` for links).
+- Avoid using `<div>` or `<span>` for interactive elements.
+
+
+## 2. Navigation and Focus
+
+### Keyboard Navigation:
+- Ensure all functionality is accessible via the keyboard (e.g., Tab, Enter, Space, Arrow Keys).
+- Test for logical tab order that follows the visual reading order.
+
+### Focus States:
+- Ensure focus is visible and distinct on all interactive elements.
+- Check that focus is not trapped in modal dialogs or components.
+
+### Skip Links:
+- Verify that “Skip to content” links are present and functional.
+
+
+## 3. Forms and Inputs
+
+### Labels:
+- Confirm all form fields have accessible, descriptive labels (`<label>` or `aria-label`/`aria-labelledby`).
+- Ensure placeholder text is not used as a label substitute.
+
+### Error Messages:
+- Check that error messages are programmatically associated with inputs and conveyed to assistive technologies.
+- Verify that error messages are specific and provide actionable guidance.
+
+### Fieldset and Legend:
+- Group related inputs with `<fieldset>` and `<legend>` where appropriate.
+
+
+## 4. Media and Non-Text Content
+
+### Images:
+- Ensure all meaningful images have appropriate alt text.
+- Decorative images should have `alt=""` or be hidden with `role="presentation"`.
+
+### Videos:
+- Verify captions are available and accurate for all video content.
+- Provide audio descriptions for videos with critical visual information.
+
+### Audio:
+- Confirm there is a way to stop, pause, or adjust the volume of any audio that plays automatically.
+
+
+## 5. Color and Contrast
+
+### Color Contrast:
+- Use a contrast checker to ensure text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA requirements (4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for large text).
+
+### Color Independence:
+- Verify that color is not the sole means of conveying information (e.g., “errors in red”).
+
+### High Contrast Modes:
+- Test with browser or OS high-contrast modes to ensure proper readability.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Dynamic Content and Interactions
+
+### ARIA Live Regions:
+- Verify that dynamic updates are announced using `aria-live` (e.g., success messages).
+
+### Modals and Dialogs:
+- Ensure modals have proper focus management (focus should move to the modal on open and back to the trigger on close).
+- Test that modals are announced properly by screen readers.
+
+### Tooltips and Popovers:
+- Ensure tooltips are accessible via keyboard and announced by assistive technologies.
+
+
+## 7. Assistive Technology Compatibility
+
+### Screen Reader Testing:
+- Test the site with a screen reader (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) to ensure content is announced logically.
+- Verify that dynamic content (e.g., dropdowns, modals) is announced appropriately.
+
+### Zoom and Magnification:
+- Ensure the site is usable at 200% zoom without loss of functionality or content.
+
+### Responsive Design:
+- Test on different devices and orientations to verify responsive behavior is accessible.
+
+
+## 8. Performance and Usability
+
+### Loading Indicators:
+- Confirm that loading indicators are announced (e.g., using `aria-live`).
+
+### Page Titles:
+- Ensure page titles are unique and descriptive of the page’s content.
+
+### Time Limits:
+- Check if users can extend or disable time limits where applicable.
+
+
+## 9. WCAG Success Criteria Coverage
+
+### Review WCAG 2.1 (or 2.2 if applicable) Success Criteria:
+- **Level A**: Must-have minimum requirements.
+- **Level AA**: Commonly required for legal compliance.
+- **Level AAA**: Optional for enhanced accessibility.
+
+
+## Tools to Assist Manual Testing
+
+### Browser Extensions:
+- [Axe DevTools](https://www.deque.com/axe/)
+- [WAVE](https://wave.webaim.org/)
+- [Lighthouse](https://developers.google.com/web/tools/lighthouse)
+
+### Screen Readers:
+- **NVDA** (Windows)
+- **VoiceOver** (macOS/iOS)
+- **TalkBack** (Android)
+
+### Contrast Checkers:
+- [WebAIM Contrast Checker](https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/)
+- [Color Contrast Analyzer](https://developer.paciellogroup.com/resources/contrastanalyser/)
+
+### Keyboard Navigation:
+- Test tabbing through the site manually.