Accessibility Audit Readiness Checklist

Prepare for an accessibility audit with clarity and confidence.

If you are considering an accessibility audit, knowing where to start can be the hardest part.

Government organisations often understand their accessibility obligations, but feel uncertain about scope, cost, timing or internal readiness. This Accessibility Audit Readiness Checklist is designed to help you move forward with confidence.

What this checklist helps you do

The Accessibility Audit Readiness Checklist helps government teams and leaders:

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  • Define a realistic audit scope without pressure to audit everything at once

  • Clarify audit goals such as compliance, risk management or service improvement

  • Align accessibility work with organisational priorities and decision-making cycles

  • Plan timing so audit findings remain accurate and actionable

  • Prepare for remediation in a proportionate and achievable way

Whether you are planning your first accessibility audit or refining an existing approach, this checklist provides a clear starting point.

Who this checklist is for

This checklist is designed for people responsible for accessibility and digital risk in government, including:

  • Digital managers and service owners

  • Product and platform leads

  • Teams preparing for an accessibility audit or website rebuild

  • Organisations responding to complaints, scrutiny or legislative requirements

You do not need to have all the answers before using this checklist. It is a tool for clarity, not a test you need to pass.

Download the checklist

Use this checklist to prepare for an accessibility audit that supports compliance, improves digital services and enables confident leadership decisions.

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Need help working through it?

If you would like to talk through the checklist or understand what an appropriate accessibility audit could look like for your organisation, a short conversation can help.

Talk with Aleph Accessibility to gain clarity on scope, priorities and next steps.


Find out more about Aleph Accessibility's auditing, training and consulting services. Or get in touch to start or accelerate your accessibility journey.

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