College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) Ambassadors Practice Test

Accessibility testing ensures information is usable by people with diverse abilities. In event signage and digital content, this means checking that text is readable, color contrast is high enough, and non-text information is provided in accessible ways—such as alt text for images, captions or transcripts for videos, and interfaces that can be navigated without a mouse. When these elements are accessible, more participants can access the information, which directly strengthens inclusivity and keeps everyone engaged and able to participate fully.

While other outcomes like reducing printing costs or speeding up content creation can happen in some contexts, they aren’t the core aim of accessibility testing. Accessibility focus is on making information usable for all, including people who rely on assistive technologies or have specific access needs.