Accessible websites work for everyone. Here's how to build inclusive web applications.
Semantic HTML#
Headings Structure#
Links and Buttons#
Images and Alt Text#
Forms#
ARIA Attributes#
Keyboard Navigation#
Color and Contrast#
Screen Reader Only Text#
React Accessibility#
Testing Accessibility#
Checklist#
Structure:
✓ Semantic HTML elements
✓ Proper heading hierarchy
✓ Skip links provided
✓ Landmarks defined
Interactive:
✓ Keyboard accessible
✓ Focus visible
✓ Focus trapped in modals
✓ Touch targets 44px+
Content:
✓ Alt text for images
✓ Form labels associated
✓ Error messages clear
✓ Links descriptive
Visual:
✓ Color contrast sufficient
✓ Text resizable to 200%
✓ No content in images only
✓ Motion reducible
Conclusion#
Accessibility benefits everyone, not just users with disabilities. Use semantic HTML, ensure keyboard navigation works, provide sufficient contrast, and test with real assistive technologies. Building accessible from the start is easier than retrofitting later.