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ADD ALT TEXT TO ANY PICS THAT ARE TWEETED!

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1 BILLION!!!

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30%-40%

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Buuuuuuuuuut…

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no one at the org HAS a disability.

Internal

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A11y

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Numeronym

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A c c e s s i b i l i t y

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What is accessibility?

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Web accessibility means that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them.

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- https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-intro/

Open Web

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Inclusive Web

Web for all!

Web accessibility means that EVERYONE can use the Web.

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Screen

Readers

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TalkBack

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https://ionicframework.com/

STOP THE DIV SHIT

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<form>
  <ul>
    <li>
      <label for="name">Name:</label>
      <input type="text" id="name" name="user_name" />
    </li>
    <li>
      <label for="mail">Email:</label>
      <input type="email" id="mail" name="user_email" />
    </li>
    <li>
      <label for="msg">Message:</label>
      <textarea id="msg" name="user_message"></textarea>
    </li>
    <li>
      <button type="submit">Send Message</button>
    </li>
  </ul>
</form>

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<form>
  <ion-list>
    <ion-item>
      <ion-input label="Name" placeholder="Enter name"></ion-input>
    </ion-item>
    <ion-item>
      <ion-input label="Email" placeholder="Enter email" type="email"></ion-input>
    </ion-item>
    <ion-item>
      <ion-input label="Default label" placeholder="Enter text"></ion-input>
    </ion-item>
    <ion-item>
      <ion-textarea label="Message" placeholder="Type your message here..."></ion-textarea>
    </ion-item>
    <ion-item>
      <ion-button>Default</ion-button>
    </ion-item>
  </ion-list>
</form>

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Focus

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Visual indicator that a component can be interacted with.

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Focus

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:focus {
  /* STYLES GO HERE */
}

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:focus {
  outline: none;
}
:focus {
  outline: 0;
}

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:focus-within {
  /* STYLES GO HERE */
}
:focus-visible {
  /* STYLES GO HERE */
}

{

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:focus-within {
  /* STYLES GO HERE */
}
:focus-visible {
  /* STYLES GO HERE */
}

{

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ARIA

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Accessible

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Rich

Internet

Applications

defines a way to make Web content and Web applications more accessible to people with disabilities. It especially helps with dynamic content and advanced user interface controls developed with HTML, JavaScript, and related technologies.

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- https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/aria/

Helps A.T. (Assistive Technologies) effectively navigate all parts of a page when semantics can’t be determined.

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ONE RULE…TO RULE THEM ALL

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Role Types

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  • Abstract
  • Widget
  • Document Structure
  • Landmark
  • Live Region
  • Window Roles

States & Properties

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  • aria-label
  • aria-labeldby
  • aria-disabled
  • aria-checked
  • aria-required
  • aria-hidden
  • aria-live

States & Properties

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  • aria-label
  • aria-disabled
  • aria-checked

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aria-label
<IonButton aria-label="Visit Twitter" onClick={navigateToTwitter}>
	<IonIcon slot="icon-only" icon={logoTwitter} />
</IonButton>

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aria-disabled
<IonItem>
  <IonLabel position="floating">SSN</IonLabel>
  <IonInput type="number" placeholder="This input is disabled" aria-disabled="true" disabled={true}></IonInput>
</IonItem>

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aria-checked
<IonItem>
  <IonLabel>Sausage</IonLabel>
  <IonCheckbox
	slot="start"
    aria-checked={isChecked ? "true" : "false"}
    checked={isChecked}
    onIonChange={handleCheckboxToggle}
  />
</IonItem>
const [isChecked, setChecked] = useState(true);

const handleCheckboxToggle = () => {
  setChecked(!isChecked);
};

SOOO Much info out there!

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https://www.w3.org/TR/wai-aria/

Accessibility is NOT just a requirement, it is a MUST!

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Recap

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  • Accessibility is a priority
  • Use semantic markup - it's accessible by default
  • Always test with a screen reader
  • NEVER remove focus
  • ONLY use ARIA when and IF you need it
  • Put yourself in the users shoes

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Resources

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