Design Accessibility Guide

Accessible Design

Creating accessible designs ensures our services work for everyone, regardless of their abilities or how they access the web.

Core Principles

Visual Design

• Color contrast
• Typography
• Visual hierarchy
• Focus indicators

Interaction Design

• Keyboard navigation
• Touch targets
• Error prevention
• Feedback mechanisms

Content Design

• Clear language
• Consistent layout
• Helpful instructions
• Error messages

Implementation

1. Technical Requirements

   • WCAG compliance
   • ARIA attributes
   • Semantic HTML
   • Progressive enhancement

2. Testing Methods

   • Automated testing
   • Manual testing
   • User testing
   • Device testing

3. Documentation

   • Accessibility features
   • Known issues
   • Workarounds
   • Future improvements

💡 Accessibility Tip

Test with real assistive technologies and users who rely on them. Automated testing tools can't catch everything.

Best Practices

Accessibility Excellence

• Design for everyone
• Test early and often
• Document accessibility features
• Stay current with standards
• Include diverse users in testing