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author | Bradley Taunt <brad@bt.ht> | 2023-11-27 12:25:51 -0500 |
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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. |