Describe your audience and product
The matrix starts from who will actually use the MVP and what kind of content or interaction it centers on — accessibility scope is not one-size-fits-all.
MVP ACCESSIBILITY SCOPE
Accessibility Scope Matrix
Identify the essential accessibility requirements for your specific MVP audience and get a must-have vs later scope split with a readiness score.
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YOUR INPUTS
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How it works
Flag regulated context and assistive-tech signal
A legal requirement or confirmed screen-reader/keyboard-only usage moves several items from 'nice to have' into 'must ship'.
Get a must-have vs defer split
The result separates requirements that belong on your MVP stories now from ones that can wait for a post-launch accessibility pass, with a readiness score.
Continue learning: Accessibility in MVP design · How much accessibility should a mobile MVP include?
Frequently asked questions
Does this replace a formal accessibility audit?
No. It produces a practical starting scope for MVP planning. A formal audit (manual testing, VPAT, or third-party review) is still needed before claiming compliance.
What accessibility standard does this use?
The must-have list is grounded in WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the most common baseline requirement for regulated and enterprise contexts.
We don't know if our users rely on assistive technology — what should we do?
Select 'Unknown' and treat the keyboard, contrast, and labeling essentials as must-have regardless — they cost little to build in from the start and benefit every user, not just assistive-tech users.
Can I ship the MVP without any of the 'defer' items?
Generally yes for a first release, unless you are in a regulated context requiring full conformance. Track deferred items as a visible backlog rather than dropping them silently.
Why does a tight timeline lower the readiness score?
A short runway increases the risk that essential items get cut under pressure. The score flags that risk so you can protect the must-have list explicitly during planning.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | WebAIM WAVE | axe DevTools |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVP-specific scope split (must-have vs later) | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Audience and context-aware requirement list | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Works before any code exists (planning stage) | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Readiness score for planning conversations | Included | Not included | Not included |
WAVE and axe DevTools scan built pages for accessibility issues in code. MVPHub's matrix works earlier, during MVP scoping, to decide which accessibility requirements belong in the first release before any code exists.
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