Narrator is a screen reader built into the Windows operating system.
The `application` document strucutre role is used to indicate that a section of the web page is a web application rather than a document.
Empty and nested HTML `<div>` elements can create significant accessibility challenges as they provide no meaningful content, which can confuse screen readers.
Defining a container for a list of choices or commands that a user can select.
The ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) `separator` role is used to define a dividing line that separates and organizes content
Creating accessible charts and graphs is essential to ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can understand and interact with the data presented.
The Toolbar role, which helps to define a group of controls that users can interact with
Thie Dialog element in HTML5 provides a way to create a dialog box or a subwindow (modal) that is part of the document.
Automated accessibility testing plays a critical role in identifying and fixing common accessibility early in the development process.
Manual testing is essential for identifying more complex and context-specific problems.
Accessibility testing ensures websites and web applications are usable by people with disabilities.
Indicates whether a control, such as a button, a link, or a toggle, is expanded or collapsed.
Advisory techniques in WCAG are suggested practices that can enhance the accessibility of web content but are not required to meet WCAG conformance.
This guideline is designed to prevent issues that can arise from the use of single-character key shortcuts
Sufficient techniques are specific actions that, when correctly implemented, fulfill the requirements of WCAG success criteria.
Proper use of `tabindex` is essential for creating accessible web content.
These techniques are vital because they offer practical guidance on how to meet accessibility standards.
Custom keyboard shortcuts are essential for making web applications more accessible to users with disabilities
Understand how to ensure your SVGs are accessible across different screen readers.
SVGs must be made accessible to ensure all users, including those with disabilities, can interact with and understand their content
Ensuring that websites are not only accessible but also easy and efficient to use for all people
A search landmark is a specific ARIA role that indicates an area of a webpage designed for searching the content of the site or application.
Bypass repetitive content and directly access the main content of a webpage.
In web design, tabs are a popular method to organize content within a single webpage.
Landmarks help in defining the structure and regions of a web page in a way that assistive technologies, can understand and navigate more effectively
Accessible forms is not just about ensuring they can be used by everyone but also about providing clear, accessible feedback when users make mistakes
JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is one of the most widely used screen readers, developed by Freedom Scientific.
Mastering NVDA shortcuts can greatly improve the efficiency and overall experience for users
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free, open-source screen reader for Windows developed by NV Access.
VoiceOver is a screen reader built into Apple’s macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
The footer landmark is an ARIA role used to define the footer section of a web page
Allowing users to input data, make selections, and submit information.
Shortcuts allow JAWS users to navigate and interact with web content more quickly and efficiently
The Main landmark is an ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) role used to designate the primary content of a web page.
Screen readers are essential tools that help individuals with visual impairments access digital content.
Semantic HTML refers to the use of HTML tags that convey the meaning and structure of web content.
To efficiently use VoiceOver, it’s crucial to understand and utilize its keyboard shortcuts.
Provide essential context, helping users understand the purpose of each form control.
Accessible links ensure that all users, regardless of their abilities, can navigate and interact with web content.
Lists help to organize content in a structured way, making it easier to read and comprehend
Ensures web content adapts seamlessly to various screen sizes, resolutions, and orientations
Enable users to perform actions, such as submitting forms, navigating to different pages, or triggering scripts.
Enhance user experience without creating accessibility barriers
Information and relationships within the web content can be understood by software, such as assistive technologies (AT) like screen readers
An accessible visual presentation ensures that content is readable, navigable, and usable by everyone
Ensuring these interactive elements are accessible is crucial for users who rely on keyboards, screen readers, or other assistive technologies.
narration added to video content to describe important visual elements that are not conveyed through the main audio track
Ensures that sign language interpretation is provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media
Providing a verbal description of important visual details, actions, and scenes that are essential for understanding the content.
Alternatives for multimedia content, such as audio descriptions and media alternatives for pre-recorded content
Captions should be provided in real-time for live audio content, such as live broadcasts, webinars, or video conferences.
Ensure that users who cannot perceive the audio or video content can still access the information it conveys
Ensures that individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can access the auditory information in prerecorded multimedia content.
Ensure that all non-text content on a web page is accompanied by a text alternative.
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need.
Ensuring sufficient contrast between text and its background is a fundamental aspect of web accessibility.
Text within images can be challenging to read, for some users
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Ensuring that users can increase or decrease text size without losing content or functionality
Creating a responsive design that allows users to read and interact with content without having to scroll horizontally.
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Color should not be the sole method of conveying information
The degree to which web content meets accessibility guidelines
The WCAG success criteria provide specific and testable guidelines to ensure web content is accessible
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Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable to all users.
Ensuring that all user interface components and navigation are usable by everyone
Robustness ensures that web content works well with both current and future user agents and assistive technologies
The POUR principles are the foundation of the Web Content Accessibility