Accessibility Audit - Teacher Template (Extension Project)
Briefing
Students conduct a comprehensive accessibility audit of 3D printing workflows and tools. This project emphasizes universal design principles, accessibility testing, and inclusive documentation.
Key Learning: Accessibility as a design practice; testing with assistive technology; inclusive documentation.
Real-world Connection: Universal design benefits all users. Accessibility is increasingly a legal and ethical requirement in professional contexts.
Constraints
- Audit must cover at least three tools or workflows (editor, slicer, terminal)
- Testing must include both automated checks and user feedback
- Recommendations must be specific and actionable
- Documentation must support future accessibility improvements
Functional Requirements
- Audit identifies specific accessibility barriers with clear descriptions
- Testing conducted with screen reader and keyboard-only navigation
- Recommendations are prioritized by impact and feasibility
- Documentation guides future accessibility improvements
Deliverables
- Completed audit template
- Detailed findings for each tool/workflow
- Screen reader testing log
- Recommendations matrix (priority, feasibility, impact)
- Reflection on accessibility challenges and opportunities
- Action plan for improving course materials
Rubric
Category 1: Problem & Solution (0-3)
Audit is thorough and identifies real barriers. Recommendations are actionable.
Category 2: Design & Code Quality (0-3)
Testing methodology is rigorous. Findings are specific and well-documented.
Category 3: Documentation (0-3)
Audit template complete. Recommendations prioritized. Action plan clear.
Assessment Notes
- Strong submissions: Show rigorous testing methodology, specific barrier descriptions, prioritized recommendations, and sincere reflection on inclusion
- Reinforce: Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility; small improvements compound
- Extension: Implementation of recommended improvements; follow-up testing