Introduction: The “Tab” Test A huge number of users—from those with repetitive strain injuries to those with permanent motor disabilities—don’t use a mouse. They navigate your site using the “Tab” key. If your code is messy, the “Tab” order will be messy. A user might
Introduction: The “Invisible” Update Websites are alive. They update in real-time. You add an item to a cart, and a little number changes. You search for a flight, and the results list refreshes. If you can see the screen, these changes are obvious. But if
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Introduction: Naming Things Correctly Everything on your website needs a name. For a person who can see, the name of a “Search” button is usually the word “Search” written on it. But what if the button is just an icon of a magnifying glass? To
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Introduction: The “Popup” Problem Modals (those little windows that pop up over the main content) are everywhere. They are used for logins, newsletters, and warnings. But for a screen reader user or someone using only a keyboard, a poorly coded modal is like being trapped
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Introduction: The Power and the Peril of ARIA If you’ve ever built a website, you’ve likely seen attributes starting with aria- (like aria-label or role=”button”). This stands for Accessible Rich Internet Applications. It’s a powerful toolkit that helps screen readers understand complex web features. But
Read more The First Rule of ARIA: Don’t Use ARIA (Unless You Have To)