Introduction to Access Assistant
Access Assistant is a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer 11 that allows users to do automatic and manual accessibility testing in context, directly in the browser. This testing toolbar is fully integrated with AMP. All projects, reports and modules created within the toolbar (and all testing results) are saved to AMP for tracking and management.
The Access Assistant 2.0 release introduced a new user experience that is identical across all supported browsers. This version of the toolbar also makes use of the new and improved Access Engine accessibility testing library. This library includes a comprehensive set of Javascript-based, automated accessibility tests that will be used in AMP and all other integrated products.
What is Access Assistant?
Installing Access Assistant
Logging Into Access Assistant
Additional Resources
- What is Access Assistant?
- Installing Access Assistant (2.0 and higher versions)
- Getting Started with Access Assistant
- Install a Firefox Add-on Manually
Creating Assets and Reports
Access Assistant allows users to create their assets and reports in the toolbar while testing, so they do not need to go to AMP to get their testing environment setup. Users will only be able to create assets and reports in organizations in which they have the appropriate permissions.
Introduction to Access Assistant
Additional Resources
Test a Web Page
Test an Element(s)
Retesting and Additive Testing
Element Filtering
Additional Resources
Module and Violation Views in Access Assistant
Within Access Assistant you will be able to view the results of Automatic, Guided Automatic and Manual testing. This section provides guidance on how to view these results at the module or violation level.
Module and Violations Views
Macro Recording in Access Assistant
Recording a Macro
Additional Resources
- Macro Recording and Playback: Overview
- Recording a Macro
- Deleting a Macro Recording
- Using a Macro in an AMP Spider
Manual Testing in Access Assistant
Automated testing leverages Access Engine to automatically find accessibility issues on web pages via Access Assistant, AMP spiders, or Access Analytics. However, automated testing tools cannot test for everything; and, in fact, automated testing can only test for around 25% of all possible accessibility violations. Manual testing should therefore be completed for web pages to ensure complete test coverage and limited risk.
The recommended approach to manual testing is to use Access Assistant's manual testing capabilities, so testing can be done within the context of your content. Manual testing is easier than ever with the new Manual Testing Wizard added to Access Assistant. The Manual Testing Wizard allows users to run a baseline set of tests that minimize the total amount of manual testing necessary in order to achieve maximum results.
Manual Testing Wizard
Preview Modes
Additional Resources
- FAQ: Where's my logout button?
- Manual Testing in Access Assistant
- Access Assistant Preview Modes: Overview
- Preview Mode: Images
- Preview Modes: Headings
- Preview Modes: Tables
- Preview Modes: Lists
- Preview Modes: Iframes
- Preview Modes: Lang Attribute
- Preview Modes: Background Images
- Preview Modes: Toggle CSS