How User1st's Tools Simplify Accessibility Testing

Digital accessibility is a major hurdle before launch, and it can often feel insurmountable.

But it’s not if you test early and test smart.

That’s where User1st comes in, with tools that simplify accessibility testing and reduce compliance risk from day one.

Prevent Accessibility Issues Early with Our Free Tools

The best solution to a problem or a bug is to prevent it from appearing in the first place.

Designers and developers can use User1st’s free tools to validate foundational elements in the early phase of website or app creation.

In particular, Color Ratio Checker and Font Accessibility Checker fit directly into the front-end and design development workflow and provide real-time feedback on core accessibility components of your website or app.

Color Ratio Checker

Insufficient color contrast between text and background is one of the most common accessibility failures. WCAG 2.1 Level AA recommends at least 4.5:1 contrast for normal and 3:1 for 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold text.

User1st’s Color Ratio Checker instantly verifies whether your text and interactive elements meet these requirements. It lets designers check color palettes against WCAG standards early in the design process, helping prevent contrast issues before development even begins.

Font Accessibility Checker

WCAG 2.1 recommends accessible text spacing, regardless of font size, including: 1.5x for line height, 2x for paragraph spacing, 0.12x for letter spacing, and 0.16x for word spacing.

At the same time, WebAim recommends using “simple, familiar, and easily-parsed fonts” and avoiding character complexity and ambiguity.

User1st’s Font Accessibility Checker analyzes font families, sizes, and styles to confirm they meet WCAG guidelines, helping ensure content is legible for users with low vision or reading disabilities like dyslexia.

Verify Your Website’s Accessibility with User1st’s Accessibility Checker

Once your website is live, you need to keep accessibility top of mind. Plenty of accessibility issues can still go unnoticed, particularly if content or layout changes frequently.

User1st’s Accessibility Checker scans your published pages and automatically detects common accessibility barriers. The tool provides actionable insights that help teams verify compliance, catch issues introduced during updates, and maintain accessibility standards over time, without needing to install anything.

Complete Your Accessibility Journey with the Accessibility Statement Generator

While not a testing tool, User1st’s Accessibility Statement Generator is still invaluable. It enables you to publicly affirm your commitment with a clear, compliant accessibility statement.

WCAG and global regulations often require websites to disclose their accessibility efforts, supported standards, known limitations, and ways users can get in touch. A transparent and informative accessibility statement signals your commitment to inclusion, accountability, and legal compliance.

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