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Accessibility (a11y)
Pronunciationak-sess-ih-BIL-ih-tee
Definition
Making websites usable by everyone, including people who use screen readers, keyboards only, or have low vision. "a11y" is a short form: "a", 11 letters, "y".
Where you hear it
Audits (Lighthouse), legal requirements, and design reviews.
Examples
Add an
alttext to every image for accessibility.Can you reach every button using only the keyboard?
Common mistake
Adding accessibility at the end. It is much cheaper to build with semantic HTML from the start.
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