Testing Details and Workflow
DAO accessibility testing
- Involves testing by individuals with disabilities on one or more platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) with a variety of assistive technologies.
- The scope of testing is determined by the needs of the customer and the complexity of the system being tested.
Testing timeframes
Timelines may vary based on the length of our testing queue and availability of our testers. Full tests can take a few weeks to allow for testing and report writing.
Once testing is complete, the lab will provide a report documenting the findings. Please review the sample test report (Online Word Doc) for an idea of what is encompassed in a report document. If you are not a CU Boulder entity, please request access from AUL@Colorado.EDU. We can also customize our reporting to fit your needs (e.g. narrative report, spreadsheet, list of issues, video demonstration).
To request testing, please contact us at AUL@Colorado.EDU. You can also review the usual workflow between the lab and the client (shown further down the page) before contacting us so you have a good idea of what to expect.
Testing technology
The DAO testing staff includes individuals with disabilities who utilize different methods for access as well as different assistive technologies. The DAO keeps all of our systems up to date to ensure we’re testing with the most current technologies. If you need a test with older technology, please email us and check the availability.
What we don't do
Before understanding our testing workflow, it is important to note that there are a few things that we will not be able to do:
- Reveal the identity of testers.
- Make decisions to launch or stop a service - we can only provide recommendations and evaluations about what we believe to be the best course of action.
- Correct the application's source code to remediate the encountered issues.
Testing workflow
All testing follows a standard workflow. Please review the following to see the three stages of what happens before, during, and after testing.