Designing Accessible Web Applications from Scratch
Practical WCAG 2.1 AA compliance guide for React apps, covering keyboard nav, screen readers, color contrast, and ARIA patterns.
Designing Accessible Web Applications from Scratch
The Business Case
- 15% of the world's population has some form of disability
- Accessibility lawsuits increased 300% from 2017-2023
- Accessible sites have 35% better SEO performance
- Accessible design improves UX for ALL users
The Big Four
1. Keyboard Navigation
Every interactive element must be reachable and operable via keyboard.
- Tab order must follow visual order
- Focus indicators must be visible (never outline: none wit