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Implement WCAG 2.2 compliant interfaces with mobile accessibility, inclusive design patterns, and assistive technology support. Use when auditing accessibility, implementing ARIA patterns, building for screen readers, or ensuring inclusive user experiences.
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Accessibility Compliance
Master accessibility implementation to create inclusive experiences that work for everyone, including users with disabilities.
When to Use This Skill
Implementing WCAG 2.2 Level AA or AAA compliance
Building screen reader accessible interfaces
Adding keyboard navigation to interactive components
Implementing focus management and focus trapping
Creating accessible forms with proper labeling
Supporting reduced motion and high contrast preferences
Building mobile accessibility features (iOS VoiceOver, Android TalkBack)
Conducting accessibility audits and fixing violations
Core Capabilities
1. WCAG 2.2 Guidelines
Perceivable: Content must be presentable in different ways
Operable: Interface must be navigable with keyboard and assistive tech
Understandable: Content and operation must be clear
Robust: Content must work with current and future assistive technologies
2. ARIA Patterns
Roles: Define element purpose (button, dialog, navigation)
States: Indicate current condition (expanded, selected, disabled)
Properties: Describe relationships and additional info (labelledby, describedby)
Live regions: Announce dynamic content changes
3. Keyboard Navigation
Focus order and tab sequence
Focus indicators and visible focus states
Keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys
Focus trapping for modals and dialogs
4. Screen Reader Support
Semantic HTML structure
Alternative text for images
Proper heading hierarchy
Skip links and landmarks
5. Mobile Accessibility
Touch target sizing (44x44dp minimum)
VoiceOver and TalkBack compatibility
Gesture alternatives
Dynamic Type support
Quick Reference
WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria Checklist Level Criterion Description A 1.1.1 Non-text content has text alternatives A 1.3.1 Info and relationships programmatically determinable A 2.1.1 All functionality keyboard accessible A 2.4.1 Skip to main content mechanism AA 1.4.3 Contrast ratio 4.5:1 (text), 3:1 (large text) AA 1.4.11 Non-text contrast 3:1 AA 2.4.7 Focus visible AA 2.5.8 Target size minimum 24x24px (NEW in 2.2) AAA 1.4.6 Enhanced contrast 7:1 AAA 2.5.5 Target size minimum 44x44px
Key Patterns
Pattern 1: Accessible Button interface ButtonProps extends React.ButtonHTMLAttributes<HTMLButtonElement> {
variant?: "primary" | "secondary";
isLoading?: boolean;
}
function AccessibleButton({
children,
variant = "primary",
isLoading = false,
disabled,
...props
}: ButtonProps) {
return (
<button
// Disable when loading
disabled={disabled || isLoading}
// Announce loading state to screen readers
aria-busy={isLoading}
// Describe the button's current state
aria-disabled={disabled || isLoading}
className={cn(
// Visible focus ring
"focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-offset-2",
// Minimum touch target size (44x44px)
"min-h-[44px] min-w-[44px]",
variant === "primary" && "bg-primary text-primary-foreground",
(disabled || isLoading) && "opacity-50 cursor-not-allowed",
)}
{...props}
>
{isLoading ? (
<>
<span className="sr-only">Loading</span>
<Spinner aria-hidden="true" />
</>
) : (
children
)}
</button>
);
}
Pattern 2: Accessible Modal Dialog import * as React from "react";
import { FocusTrap } from "@headlessui/react";
interface DialogProps {
isOpen: boolean;
onClose: () => void;
title: string;
children: React.ReactNode;
}
function AccessibleDialog({ isOpen, onClose, title, children }: DialogProps) {
const titleId = React.useId();
const descriptionId = React.useId();
// Close on Escape key
React.useEffect(() => {
const handleKeyDown = (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
if (e.key === "Escape" && isOpen) {
onClose();
}
};
document.addEventListener("keydown", handleKeyDown);
return () => document.removeEventListener("keydown", handleKeyDown);
}, [isOpen, onClose]);
// Prevent body scroll when open
React.useEffect(() => {
if (isOpen) {
document.body.style.overflow = "hidden";
}
return () => {
document.body.style.overflow = "";
};
}, [isOpen]);
if (!isOpen) return null;
return (
<div
role="dialog"
aria-modal="true"
aria-labelledby={titleId}
aria-describedby={descriptionId}
>
{/* Backdrop */}
<div
className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50"
aria-hidden="true"
onClick={onClose}
/>
{/* Focus trap container */}
<FocusTrap>
<div className="fixed inset-0 flex items-center justify-center p-4">
<div className="bg-background rounded-lg shadow-lg max-w-md w-full p-6">
<h2 id={titleId} className="text-lg font-semibold">
{title}
</h2>
<div id={descriptionId}>{children}</div>
<button
onClick={onClose}
className="absolute top-4 right-4"
aria-label="Close dialog"
>
<X className="h-4 w-4" />
</button>
</div>
</div>
</FocusTrap>
</div>
);
}
Pattern 3: Accessible Form function AccessibleForm() {
const [errors, setErrors] = React.useState<Record<string, string>>({});
return (
<form aria-describedby="form-errors" noValidate>
{/* Error summary for screen readers */}
{Object.keys(errors).length > 0 && (
<div
id="form-errors"
role="alert"
aria-live="assertive"
className="bg-destructive/10 border border-destructive p-4 rounded-md mb-4"
>
<h2 className="font-semibold text-destructive">
Please fix the following errors:
</h2>
<ul className="list-disc list-inside mt-2">
{Object.entries(errors).map(([field, message]) => (
<li key={field}>
<a href={`#${field}`} className="underline">
{message}
</a>
</li>
))}
</ul>
</div>
)}
{/* Required field with error */}
<div className="space-y-2">
<label htmlFor="email" className="block font-medium">
Email address
<span aria-hidden="true" className="text-destructive ml-1">
*
</span>
<span className="sr-only">(required)</span>
</label>
<input
id="email"
name="email"
type="email"
required
aria-required="true"
aria-invalid={!!errors.email}
aria-describedby={errors.email ? "email-error" : "email-hint"}
className={cn(
"w-full px-3 py-2 border rounded-md",
errors.email && "border-destructive",
)}
/>
{errors.email ? (
<p id="email-error" className="text-sm text-destructive" role="alert">
{errors.email}
</p>
) : (
<p id="email-hint" className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
We'll never share your email.
</p>
)}
</div>
<button type="submit" className="mt-4">
Submit
</button>
</form>
);
}
Pattern 4: Skip Navigation Link function SkipLink() {
return (
<a
href="#main-content"
className={cn(
// Hidden by default, visible on focus
"sr-only focus:not-sr-only",
"focus:absolute focus:top-4 focus:left-4 focus:z-50",
"focus:bg-background focus:px-4 focus:py-2 focus:rounded-md",
"focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary",
)}
>
Skip to main content
</a>
);
}
// In layout
function Layout({ children }) {
return (
<>
<SkipLink />
<header>...</header>
<nav aria-label="Main navigation">...</nav>
<main id="main-content" tabIndex={-1}>
{children}
</main>
<footer>...</footer>
</>
);
}
Pattern 5: Live Region for Announcements function useAnnounce() {
const [message, setMessage] = React.useState("");
const announce = React.useCallback(
(text: string, priority: "polite" | "assertive" = "polite") => {
setMessage(""); // Clear first to ensure re-announcement
setTimeout(() => setMessage(text), 100);
},
[],
);
const Announcer = () => (
<div
role="status"
aria-live="polite"
aria-atomic="true"
className="sr-only"
>
{message}
</div>
);
return { announce, Announcer };
}
// Usage
function SearchResults({ results, isLoading }) {
const { announce, Announcer } = useAnnounce();
React.useEffect(() => {
if (!isLoading && results) {
announce(`${results.length} results found`);
}
}, [results, isLoading, announce]);
return (
<>
<Announcer />
<ul>{/* results */}</ul>
</>
);
}
Color Contrast Requirements // Contrast ratio utilities
function getContrastRatio(foreground: string, background: string): number {
const fgLuminance = getLuminance(foreground);
const bgLuminance = getLuminance(background);
const lighter = Math.max(fgLuminance, bgLuminance);
const darker = Math.min(fgLuminance, bgLuminance);
return (lighter + 0.05) / (darker + 0.05);
}
// WCAG requirements
const CONTRAST_REQUIREMENTS = {
// Normal text (<18pt or <14pt bold)
normalText: {
AA: 4.5,
AAA: 7,
},
// Large text (>=18pt or >=14pt bold)
largeText: {
AA: 3,
AAA: 4.5,
},
// UI components and graphics
uiComponents: {
AA: 3,
},
};
Best Practices
Use Semantic HTML : Prefer native elements over ARIA when possible
Test with Real Users : Include people with disabilities in user testing
Keyboard First : Design interactions to work without a mouse
Don't Disable Focus Styles : Style them, don't remove them
Provide Text Alternatives : All non-text content needs descriptions
Support Zoom : Content should work at 200% zoom
Announce Changes : Use live regions for dynamic content
Respect Preferences : Honor prefers-reduced-motion and prefers-contrast
Common Issues
Missing alt text : Images without descriptions
Poor color contrast : Text hard to read against background
Keyboard traps : Focus stuck in component
Missing labels : Form inputs without associated labels
Auto-playing media : Content that plays without user initiation
Inaccessible custom controls : Recreating native functionality poorly
Missing skip links : No way to bypass repetitive content
Focus order issues : Tab order doesn't match visual order
Testing Tools
Automated : axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse
Manual : VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), NVDA/JAWS (Windows), TalkBack (Android)
Simulators : NoCoffee (vision), Silktide (various disabilities)
Resources