How do I make a website accessible?

By Reejan R Gopan · Software & Systems Engineer, Dubai, UAE

Semantic HTML: real headings, buttons, links and form labels
Contrast: text readable against its background (WCAG AA)
Keyboard: everything usable without a mouse, with visible focus
Images: meaningful alt text
Motion: respect "reduce motion" settings
Forms: clear labels and error messages

Why: more people can use your site, it's increasingly a legal expectation, and it helps SEO. This site scores 100 on Lighthouse accessibility for its key pages.

What should I test before launch?
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