Accessibility (WCAG) Guidelines #41
Description
Description
Create accessibility guidelines and ensure all designs meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Include color contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and focus indicators.
Requirements and Context
- Must meet WCAG 2.1 AA minimum
- Include accessibility in all designs
- Document accessibility requirements
- Test with screen readers (guidelines)
Detailed Design Specifications
Color Contrast:
- Text on background: 4.5:1 minimum (AA)
- Large text: 3:1 minimum
- Interactive elements: 3:1 minimum
- Document all color combinations
Keyboard Navigation:
- All interactive elements keyboard accessible
- Logical tab order
- Focus indicators (visible outline)
- Skip links
- ESC to close modals
Screen Reader Support:
- ARIA labels
- ARIA roles
- ARIA live regions (for dynamic content)
- Alt text for images
- Descriptive link text
Focus Management:
- Visible focus indicators
- Focus trap in modals
- Focus restoration after modal close
Forms:
- Label all inputs
- Error messages associated with inputs
- Required field indicators
- Help text accessible
Content:
- Heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
- Descriptive page titles
- Language declaration
- Text alternatives for images
Design Deliverables:
- Accessibility checklist
- Color contrast documentation
- Keyboard navigation guidelines
- ARIA usage guidelines
- Screen reader testing guidelines
- Design specifications
Guidelines
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Document all requirements
- Test with assistive technologies
- Accessible by default
- Timeframe: 96 hours
- Project details: #