Project Manager Accessibility Checklist

Based on WCAG 2.2 AA - Updated and Enhanced for Project Oversight

Project Planning

Accessibility requirements documented in project scope. Accessibility included in project timeline and budget. Accessibility acceptance criteria defined early. Accessibility success metrics identified (e.g., WCAG 2.2 AA compliance).

Design and Development Coordination

Design team briefed on accessibility guidelines and color contrast standards. Developers provided with accessibility requirements and appropriate resources. Accessibility built into definition of "done" for all features and user stories.

Testing Coordination

Accessibility testing scheduled during development, not left to end phase. Manual testing with keyboard and screen readers included in QA processes. Accessibility issues logged and tracked as regular bugs.

Vendor and Third-Party Coordination

Third-party vendors required to meet WCAG 2.2 AA compliance in contracts. Accessibility checks performed before accepting deliverables from vendors.

Delivery and Launch

Accessibility checks included in final pre-launch checklist. Accessibility statement prepared if product/service requires public declaration. Post-launch monitoring plan in place for accessibility regressions. Session timeout notifications planned and reviewed for accessibility (e.g., warning users before logout).

Communication and Training

Team members informed about accessibility goals and expectations. Accessibility progress reported regularly to stakeholders. Accessibility leads or champions identified within project teams.

Risk Management

Accessibility risks identified early and documented during risk assessments. Remediation plans created for any known accessibility gaps or delays.