AODA Audits for Government, Universities & Healthcare Organizations
Accessibility testing is more useful when it reflects real users, critical workflows and the content and technology used by each organization. Government, higher education and healthcare websites often include complex navigation, forms, documents, portals and third-party systems.
Industry-specific AODA accessibility audits
A strong accessibility assessment should evaluate more than a homepage. Testing should consider the journeys people actually need to complete, the templates and components supporting those journeys, documents and applications, and relevant third-party systems.
Accessibility audit coverage by industry
Government websites
Review public-service journeys, forms, search, navigation, maps, authentication, documents and dynamic components.
Universities
Review admissions, course search, student portals, registration, financial information, libraries, events, applications and downloadable documents.
Healthcare organizations
Review appointment journeys, patient information, provider directories, forms, portals, documents and third-party booking systems.
Government website accessibility audits
Government digital services can contain multiple pathways, forms and information types. An audit can be structured around the public-service tasks users need to complete.
- Public information and service pages
- Search, navigation and complex content structures
- Online forms and interactive components
- Maps, authentication and dynamic interfaces
- Documents and other downloadable resources
University accessibility audits
Higher-education websites frequently combine public content with portals, applications and third-party platforms. Scope should distinguish between the main website and in-scope applications.
- Admissions and application journeys
- Course and program search
- Student registration and portals
- Library resources and events
- Documents and downloadable academic information
Healthcare accessibility audits
Healthcare digital journeys can be particularly important to users. Accessibility testing should consider whether people can find information and complete key tasks without unnecessary barriers.
- Appointment and booking journeys
- Patient information and service content
- Provider directories
- Forms, portals and documents
- Relevant third-party healthcare systems
Common AODA testing methodology
Across sectors, use a documented methodology that combines different testing techniques rather than relying on automated scanning alone.
- Automated accessibility testing
- Manual accessibility review
- Keyboard-only testing
- Assistive-technology evaluation where appropriate
- Issue documentation and practical remediation guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Can government websites receive a dedicated accessibility audit?
Yes. A government audit can be tailored to public-service journeys, forms, documents and complex digital services.
What should a university accessibility audit include?
Include high-value student, faculty and public journeys, templates, applications, documents and third-party systems within scope.
Why is healthcare accessibility testing important?
Healthcare information and tasks can be high-impact. Accessibility barriers may prevent people from accessing information or completing important digital journeys.
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