Web accessibility is designing websites and online content for everyone, including people with disabilities, can use them easily.
Here are some important factors to consider📋:
- Semantic HTML: This means using the correct HTML elements for the right purpose to help screen readers and other assistive technologies interpret content accurately.
For example: using nav tag for navigation, h1... for main headings, button tag for buttons, and form tag with appropriate input tag elements for forms.
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications):
ARIA is a set of attributes that you can add to HTML elements to improve accessibility for dynamic content or complex UI components like sliders, modals, and dropdowns.Forms and Labels:
1.Provide clear, concise instructions for form fields (e.g., "First name" vs. "Enter your full legal name").
2.Labels: Always associate form labels with inputs using the for attribute.
// adding "for" to label is best coding practice🙂.
<label for="email">Email:</label>
<input type="email" id="email" name="email">
- Alternative Text for Images:
Adding descriptive alt text for images allows screen readers to convey information about visual elements.
// Best practice add alt text🙂.
`<img src="logo.png" alt="Company Logo">`
Color Contrast:
Make sure that your website’s text has enough contrast against its background, especially for users with low vision or color blindness
You can check whether the contrast is good or bad. There are many websites available for this purpose.keyboard accessibility⌨️:
Ensuring your site can be navigated using a keyboard is crucial for users who can’t use a mouse.
Summary:
This is a summary of the post🙂.
- Learn semantic HTML and the importance of using the right elements.
- Understand ARIA and when to use ARIA roles and attributes.
- Keyboard navigation: Make sure your site is usable without a mouse.
- Alt text for images, proper form labels, and color contrast.
- Test for accessibility using tools like Lighthouse and axe.
Top comments (1)
Great article! 🚀 Accessibility is so important, and your tips make it easier to understand how to improve websites for everyone. I recently wrote an article about ARIA attributes in HTML to help developers boost accessibility. Feel free to check it out: Boost Your Website's Accessibility: Master ARIA Attributes in HTML.