DDA Australia Digital Accessibility Readiness Guide
DDA Australia readiness planning uses practical accessibility checks to help reduce digital barriers before manual review.
This guide is for general accessibility-readiness planning. It is not legal advice, a certification, or a substitute for manual accessibility and compliance review.
Who this may apply to
- Australian public websites and customer portals
- Digital goods, services, and information experiences
- Organizations planning accessibility remediation
- Teams preparing manual accessibility review across key journeys
WCAG relationship
Australian digital accessibility guidance commonly uses WCAG-aligned review methods to identify barriers, while DDA context and obligations need separate review.
What the readiness check can surface
- Missing labels and instructions in forms
- Image alternative and link-purpose gaps
- Keyboard and focus-readiness signals
- Heading, landmark, and content-structure issues
- Contrast and mobile interaction signals
What still needs manual review
- Complete task testing with assistive technologies
- Whether specific services or content are in scope
- PDF, media, and third-party content review
- User-journey review for real customer scenarios
Common readiness issues
Forms that do not clearly describe inputs or errors
Navigation and filters that need keyboard testing
Mobile controls that are too small or crowded
Images or icons without meaningful text alternatives
Content order that becomes confusing on smaller screens
Official sources
FAQ
How does WCAG relate to DDA Australia planning?
WCAG-aligned checks are commonly used to identify digital barriers, but DDA scope and formal interpretation require separate review.
Can WARC assess DDA obligations?
No. WARC surfaces website readiness signals and helps teams prepare for manual accessibility and compliance review.
Which issues are useful to check first?
Start with forms, navigation, keyboard access, text alternatives, contrast, and mobile interaction because these often affect practical access.
Why include manual review after a scan?
Manual review confirms real task completion, assistive-technology behavior, and context that automated checks cannot determine.
Related standards
Start with the Website Accessibility Readiness Check
Scan a public URL to find practical accessibility, usability, forms, navigation, and mobile interaction signals before planning manual review.
Run the Website Accessibility Readiness Check