From 6b742c459266b18e2b375b35205ce8a6c02f0452 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bradley Taunt Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2024 08:05:12 -0400 Subject: Initial commit --- posts/simple-accessibility.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 posts/simple-accessibility.md (limited to 'posts/simple-accessibility.md') diff --git a/posts/simple-accessibility.md b/posts/simple-accessibility.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6796e55 --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/simple-accessibility.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Simple Accessibility + +2018-09-07 + +Implementing proper accessibility practices can seem a little daunting at first, but there are a few basic standards you can introduce into your project work-flow that are fairly straightforward: + +## Basic design + +1. Test that your project has the proper contrast color settings between type, backgrounds, icons etc. +2. Only use "fancy" grid-ordering for minor layout design - avoid rearranging important content via CSS + +## Content + +1. Use proper HTML structures (aside, header, main, footer elements as needed) +2. Make use of the [aria-label attribute](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Accessibility/ARIA/ARIA_Techniques/Using_the_aria-label_attribute) +3. Ensure your website/app can be navigated completely (and properly) with only a keyboard + +## Images + +1. Avoid using CSS backgrounds for content images (should only be used for patterns, layout design etc.) +2. Ensure proper `alt` attributes are provided on all images + +It isn't much - but follow these basics and you'll be one step closer to providing better accessibility to your users. -- cgit v1.2.3-54-g00ecf