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Dashboard Accessibility & Inclusive Design Audit

An actionable, saveable audit form to evaluate dashboard accessibility. Record pass/fail results, capture evidence, rate severity, and collect remediation steps so teams can track fixes and demonstrate progress toward inclusive visualizations.

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Dashboard Accessibility & Inclusive Design Audit

This checklist helps teams audit dashboards and visualizations for meaningful accessibility and inclusivity. Use the checks to record pass/fail results, capture evidence, rate severity, and propose remediation so work can move from observation to action. Helpful links: WCAG contrast guidelines, color-blind friendly palettes, and keyboard/navigation testing tips.

Who is performing this audit?
YYYY-MM-DD or other date format
Check contrast ratios for foreground/background and provide alternate encodings for color-blind users.
e.g., measured ratio, tool used, screenshots, pages where problem appears
Are axes, units, data labels, and sources provided and unambiguous?
Is text legible at typical viewing sizes and on common devices? Is spacing sufficient?
Can users operate filters, controls, and drill-downs using keyboard only? Is focus order logical?
Do all meaningful visuals have textual alternatives that convey the same information?
Are legends present, meaningful, and not solely color-dependent? Are annotations readable?
Has the dashboard been tested with a screen reader (NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS)? Are interactions announced and operable?
Which screen reader, key observations, and sample scripts used for testing.
Do exported reports, CSVs, and text narratives convey the same insights without relying on visuals?
How severe is the accessibility risk for users?
1.0 10.0
Concrete fixes, owners, and target dates. Suggest quick wins first.
Links or filenames for screenshots, export files, or recorded test logs.
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