Building Accessible Web Applications

Building Accessible Web Applications Accessibility is not a feature. It is a core part of good design. When an app is accessible, more people can use it, from students to professionals, and you meet ethical standards and legal expectations. This guide offers practical steps you can apply today. Start with semantics. Use proper HTML elements: header for sections, nav for menus, main for primary content, and footer for global data. Clear headings help screen readers navigate. Use descriptive link text like “View the accessibility guide” instead of “Click here”. Images should have alt text that conveys the image purpose. Decorative images can have empty alt text. Provide captions for diagrams and transcripts for sounds. ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words