𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Accessibility is a requirement. Not a choice.
Plan before you code. List your users.
- Screen reader users.
- Keyboard only users.
- Color blind users.
Use native HTML first.
- Use button tags for buttons.
- Use input tags for forms.
- Add ARIA only when native HTML fails.
Prioritize the keyboard.
- Ensure every control works without a mouse.
- Keep focus indicators visible.
- Trap focus in modals.
Design for more than sight.
- Do not use color alone to show errors.
- Add text labels to alerts.
- Check your contrast ratios.
Handle errors well.
- Give users clear ways to fix mistakes.
- Use aria-invalid for bad inputs.
- Use aria-live for updates.
Test your work.
- Use axe-core or Lighthouse.
- Try your site with a screen reader.
- Test every button with the Tab key.
Choose native elements over custom divs. It saves time. It works better.