Access Assistant

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Version
9.13.0.29
Update
December 6, 2024
Size
2.15MiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.89286 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Access Assistant Extension

Test your web pages for accessibility with Access Assistant. With over 250 fully automated accessibility tests, and many more partially-automated and manual tests, you can identify the most common, highest risk accessibility violations on your website or application. View details for any accessibility violation, along with remediation guidance.

Simply run a Quick Test on any web page to view details for all accessibility violations on the page, along with remediation guidance. Testing results can also be saved to Level Access' Accessibility Management Platform (AMP), where you can report on your site’s accessibility compliance over time.

This extension accesses URLs for all open tabs to enable testing of pages on any open tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Access Assistant","author": "Level Access","version": "9.13.0.29","description": "Access Assistant","action": {"default_title": "Access Assistant","default_icon": {"16": "img/access-assistant-16.png","32": "img/access-assistant-32.png","48": "img/access-assistant-48.png","128": "img/access-assistant-128.png"}},"permissions": ["activeTab","tabs","storage","scripting","webNavigation"],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js","type": "module"},"web_accessible_resources": [{"resources": ["app.js","AccessEngine.professional.js","LevelAccess-AST.js","LevelAccess-Macro.js","LevelAccess-AST.css","ast.css","astWindow.js","img/*","fonts/**/*"],"matches": [""]}],"icons": {"16": "img/access-assistant-16.png","32": "img/access-assistant-32.png","48": "img/access-assistant-48.png","128": "img/access-assistant-128.png"},"commands": {"_execute_action": {"suggested_key": {"windows": "Ctrl+Shift+Space","mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+Space","default": "Ctrl+Shift+Space"}},"freeze-thaw": {"description": "Freeze/Thaw Page-under-test","suggested_key": {"windows": "Ctrl+Shift+F","mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+F","default": "Ctrl+Shift+F"}}},"optional_host_permissions": ["http://*/*","https://*/*","file://*/*"]}
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How to download and manually install Access Assistant extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Access Assistant extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Access Assistant extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Access Assistant extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Access Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Access Assistant extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Access Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Access Assistant extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Access Assistant extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Access Assistant extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Access Assistant extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Access Assistant extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Access Assistant extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Access Assistant extension file

Select and download the Access Assistant extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Access Assistant extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Access Assistant extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Access Assistant extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Access Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Amy Collins (ID: 000000aa946f72af) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/05/2020 I really wanted to like this tool as it's an excellent idea. Sadly, it doesn't work for pages that you're editing on your machine that haven't been published yet. I'm trying to make sure my project is in compliance before I put it on the web.

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M3TA M3ta (ID: 0000004aad93433d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/14/2020 Access Assistant is a testing tool that captures the most severe issues with accessibility of the websites and helps to evaluate their impact and find a solution to be compliant with standards, including WCAG 2.0 and WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA. Easy to use and important to have.

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John McNabb (ID: 000000e71b1d1556) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2020 This is a very helpful tool when doing accessibility testing.

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Mary Kaler (ID: 000000058b7ef7f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2020 A robust testing extension for individuals who are serious about digital accessibility

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Gavin Ogston (ID: 00000037f103cd95) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/20/2020 Such a helpful tool for accessibility testing!