Accessibility Basics in HTML

Importance of Web Accessibility Web accessibility ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can access and navigate web content. ARIA Roles & Attributes ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) enhances accessibility. Common ARIA Attributes Alt Text for Images Alt text describes images for visually impaired users. Semantic HTML for Screen Readers Use semantic elements for […]

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Importance of Web Accessibility

Web accessibility ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can access and navigate web content.

ARIA Roles & Attributes

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) enhances accessibility.

<button aria-label="Close window">X</button>
HTML

Common ARIA Attributes

  • aria-label: Provides a textual description.
  • aria-hidden: Hides elements from screen readers.
  • role: Defines an element’s purpose.

Alt Text for Images

Alt text describes images for visually impaired users.

<img src="logo.png" alt="Company Logo">
HTML

Semantic HTML for Screen Readers

Use semantic elements for better accessibility.

<header>
    <h1>Welcome to Our Website</h1>
</header>
<nav>
    <ul>
        <li><a href="#">Home</a></li>
        <li><a href="#">About</a></li>
    </ul>
</nav>
HTML

Benefits of Semantic HTML

  • Improves screen reader navigation.
  • Enhances SEO.

Keyboard Navigation

Ensure elements are navigable via keyboard.

<a href="#" tabindex="0">Focusable Link</a>
HTML

Improving accessibility creates a better user experience. Next, we’ll discuss advanced forms.

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