Create inclusive applications that meet modern accessibility standards and guidelines.
Use semantic HTML elements to provide structure and meaning to screen readers and other assistive technologies. Properly defined structure helps users navigate content efficiently.
<header role="banner">
<h1>Main Heading</h1>
<nav aria-label="Main navigation">
<ul>
<li>Home</li>
<li>About</li>
</ul>
</nav>
</header>
<aside role="complementary">
<h2>Sidebar Content</h2>
<p>Supporting information</p>
</aside>
Use role, aria-label and semantic tags
to describe content properly.
Ensure all interactive elements are accessible via keyboard for users who cannot use a mouse. Provide visual indication for focusable elements.
<button
class="focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500">
Action Button
</button>
Visually style focus states and ensure proper tabindex
behavior for all interactive components.
Provide at least 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text with background, and 3:1 for large text. Use color combinations that are friendly for color-blind users.
.text-contrast {
background-color: #f3f4f6;
color: #111827; /* #1A1A1A */
}
.high-contrast {
background-color: #f9fafb;
color: #03070e;
}
Test with tools like Color Contrast Checker before publishing.
Use ARIA attributes appropriately to enhance accessibility for complex UI components. Ensure all roles and properties are correctly implemented and validated.
<button
aria-controls="modal-1"
aria-expanded="false"
type="button">
Show Details
</button>
<div role="dialog"
aria-labelledby="modal-title"
tabindex="-1"
class="modal" id="modal-1">
<div class="modal-content">
<span id="modal-title" class="sr-only">Modal Title</span>
<p>Accessible modal content</p>
</div>
</div>
Always pair ARIA attributes with visual design indicators and avoid using ARIA as a band-aid fix.
Use role="dialog",
aria-hidden, and
aria-describedby as needed.
Fix the accessibility issues in the code below to make it accessible for screen readers.
<div>
<button>Main Action</button>
</div>