Improving website accessibility ensures that your site is usable by people with disabilities and meets legal requirements.
- Semantic HTML: Use semantic HTML elements such as
<header>,<nav>, and<footer>to provide structure and meaning to content. This helps screen readers and other assistive technologies understand the page layout. - Alternative Text: Provide descriptive alternative text (alt text) for images to ensure that users with visual impairments can understand the content of the images.
- Keyboard Navigation: Ensure that all interactive elements, such as forms and buttons, are accessible via keyboard navigation. Users should be able to navigate and interact with your site using only a keyboard.
- Color Contrast: Use high color contrast between text and background to enhance readability for users with visual impairments. Tools like the WebAIM Color Contrast Checker can help ensure sufficient contrast ratios.
- Accessible Forms: Design forms with clear labels, error messages, and instructions. Use fieldsets and legends to group related form elements and improve accessibility for users with disabilities.