Accessibility
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Web Accessibility (a11y) is Not Optional
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|Jul 23, 2026Farhan
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Accessibility shouldn't be an afterthought or a ticket added at the end of a sprint. It must be woven into the fabric of your design system and development process.
The easiest way to improve accessibility is to use proper HTML. Use <button> for actions, <a> for navigation, and <h1> through <h6> to establish a clear document hierarchy. Screen readers rely on semantic structure to navigate pages.
Ensure your application is entirely navigable via keyboard. Elements should have visible focus states. When building complex custom widgets (like modals or dropdowns), use ARIA attributes correctly to communicate state changes to assistive technologies.
