Desenvolvimento de um verificador de acessibilidade web de varredura completa

Abstract

Digital accessibility is an essential requirement to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in the online environment, yet it still faces significant challenges due to the lack of compliance of many websites with international guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This study aims to develop the FullScan Accessibility Checker, a free and automated application capable of assessing the accessibility of all pages of a website, providing a comprehensive overview of its compliance level. As a case study, the tool was applied to virtual museum websites, revealing that most of them exhibit an intermediate level of accessibility, with recurring issues in critical areas such as alternative text for images and intuitive navigation. These findings highlight the importance of automated tools in diagnosing and addressing accessibility issues, fostering a more inclusive digital environment. The FullScan Accessibility Checker proved to be an effective solution, contributing to the detection of accessibility barriers and supporting the process of their resolution.