Introduction to Web Accessibility (WCAG Summary)

Web accessibility ensures that all people, including those with disabilities, can browse and use websites without barriers. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide standards and recommendations to make web content accessible to users with a variety of disabilities.

ARIA Roles and Attributes

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles and attributes help enhance accessibility in HTML by adding context and functionality to elements. For example, role="button" can indicate that an element behaves like a button.

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Accessible Forms and Navigation

To improve the accessibility of forms, each field must be clearly labeled using <label>. ARIA attributes should also be used to assist screen reader users and those navigating with a keyboard.

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Use of Landmarks and Semantic Elements

Semantic elements like <header>, <main>, <footer>, and <nav> establish clear landmarks on a page. These elements help screen reader users move between different sections of the page with ease.

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Chapter Conclusion

You now understand the basic principles of accessibility in HTML and how to implement ARIA attributes to enhance the experience for all users. In the next chapter, we will learn about best practices for maintaining clean, organized, and easily maintainable HTML code.