Quick guide : accessible web applications

Abstract

How do you ensure your web application is accessible? Whether planning a new project or revisiting an existing one, there are a few techniques you can adopt to ensure your site is accessible for a variety of users. By definition, and based on guidelines that are applied almost universally (WCAG), an accessible web application needs to be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. This means that all of the information and user interface components must be visible to users in some way or another and that all users are able to achieve their goals. Furthermore, the content and interface itself should not be confusing and must also be authored in a way that is interpreted and rendered reliably across different browsers as well as assistive technologies (ATs). This may sound overwhelming, however if you follow these few simple steps, you and your team will start developing an accessibility-first mindset and in turn, accessible and usable web applications. In case things start getting out of hand and you need more assistance, feel free to reach out by clicking on this link.