Blank checklist, printable form
Consumer Hardware Accessibility Checklist
EAA Annex I Section I + EN 301 549 Chapter 8 Compliance Checklist
Blank checklist for offline completion.
Tick one box per row. Add comments and evidence references in the Notes column as needed.
Physical Controls & Interaction
EN 301 549 §8.4 + §5.5, Physical buttons, switches, and controls must be accessible to users with motor and visual impairments.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §5.5.1 | Critical | Physical controls do not require tight grasping, pinching, or wrist twisting to operate.Buttons, switches, dials, and ports must be operable with a closed fist or flat palm. This includes power buttons, volume rockers, SIM trays, and port covers. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.5.2 | Critical | Physical controls are tactilely discernible without activation.Users must be able to find and identify buttons by touch without accidentally pressing them. Raised edges, distinct shapes, or textured surfaces help. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §8.4.1 | Major | If a numeric keypad is present, it follows telephone layout (1-2-3 top row).Do not use calculator layout. Standard telephone layout matches tactile expectations for blind users. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §8.4.2.1 | Major | Key 5 on numeric keypads has a tactile marker for orientation.A raised dot or bar on the centre key allows blind users to orient their fingers on the keypad. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.6.1 | Major | Toggle and lock key status is determinable non-visually (tactile or audio feedback).Caps Lock, Mute, and similar toggles must communicate their state through touch or sound, not just a screen indicator or LED. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §8.5 | Major | Where the hardware requires timed responses, the user can request more time.If the device times out an interaction, the user must be warned and given the option to extend the time before action is taken. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.6.2 | Minor | Toggle and lock key status is determinable visually with sufficient contrast.Visual LED or on-screen indicators for toggle state must be clearly visible, not a tiny, low-contrast light. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Audio & Visual Output
EN 301 549 §5.1 + EAA Annex I §I, Hardware must provide multi-modal output.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAA Annex I §I(a) | Critical | Information is provided through more than one sensory channel (visual + audio at minimum).Critical information (errors, alerts, status) must not be visual-only or audio-only. Provide both a visual display and an audio cue. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.1.3.1 | Critical | Speech output is available for all displayed text (built-in or via screen reader).The device must either have built-in text-to-speech or support connection of assistive technology that provides it. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §I | Major | Volume control is adjustable and has a visual indicator of current level.Users must be able to adjust audio output volume. A visual bar, number, or icon showing the current level is required. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.1.3.2 | Major | Private audio output is available (headphone jack or Bluetooth).In shared environments, users need private listening. A 3.5mm jack or Bluetooth audio output is the minimum. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §I | Critical | Device can display closed captions for media content.TVs, tablets, and computers must be capable of rendering closed captions from media sources. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Built-in Accessibility Features
EN 301 549 §5.2, Devices must include or support accessibility features that are discoverable and persistent.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Critical | Screen magnification is supported (built-in or via OS accessibility settings).Users with low vision need to enlarge portions of the screen. The device must support zoom gestures, magnification window, or OS-level screen magnification. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Major | High contrast or colour inversion mode is available.Users with low vision or light sensitivity need high contrast display options. The device or OS must provide this setting. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Major | Switch access or alternative input methods are supported.Users who cannot use touchscreen or keyboard directly need switch control, head tracking, or eye tracking support. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Critical | Accessibility features can be activated without requiring the feature itself.The screen reader activation path must not require a screen reader. The magnifier must be activatable without needing magnification to find the setting. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Major | Accessibility settings persist across power cycles and updates.If a user enables VoiceOver, it must remain enabled after restart and after OS updates. Settings must not be silently reset. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Connectors & Physical Ports
EN 301 549 §8.4, Ports and connectors must be identifiable and usable.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §8.4.2.1 | Major | Connectors and ports are tactilely distinguishable or standardised in position.USB, headphone, and charging ports should be identifiable by shape, position, or tactile marking. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §I | Major | Colour coding of connectors is not the sole means of identification.If ports use colour coding, there must also be shape, label, or tactile differentiation. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.5.1 | Minor | Port connections do not require fine motor dexterity beyond what the connector standard requires.Magnetic charging, USB-C reversible connectors, and wireless alternatives reduce motor demands. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Documentation & Packaging
EAA Annex I §I, Product documentation and packaging information must be accessible.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §12.1.1 | Critical | Product manual / instructions are available in at least one accessible digital format.Paper-only manuals are inaccessible to blind users. Provide an accessible HTML, EPUB, or tagged PDF version online. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §I | Major | Setup and installation instructions are available in multiple formats (visual + text + audio/video).Quick-start guides should not be image-only. Provide text instructions alongside diagrams. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §I | Minor | Product packaging identifies accessibility features on the label.The box or listing should indicate key accessibility features, 'Screen reader compatible', 'Hearing aid compatible', etc. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §12.1.2 | Major | Documentation describes how to activate and use each accessibility feature.Step-by-step instructions for enabling VoiceOver, magnification, switch control, captions, with the same detail as other feature documentation. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Hearing Aid Compatibility
EAA Annex I §I, Devices with audio output must consider hearing aid users.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAA Annex I §I | Critical | Device supports hearing aid coupling (magnetic/telecoil or Bluetooth).Phones and tablets must support connection to hearing aids, either via T-coil or Bluetooth hearing aid streaming profiles. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §I | Major | Audio output quality is sufficient for speech intelligibility with hearing aids.Electromagnetic interference from the device must not degrade audio quality when using hearing aid coupling. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |