We all know that accessible websites are important, but many people assume that accessibility equates to static or boring. In an attempt to be “accessible,” they add ARIA roles & landmarks on everything, which is counterintuitive; knowing when to avoid ARIA & how to properly implement it leads to an accessible and enjoyable website for all. Aten’s accessibility expert, Michaela Lederman, covered the ins & outs of incorporating ARIA into your development process, including:
1. What is ARIA, and why do we use it
2. When to use ARIA vs. native elements
3. Common ARIA and how to properly implement it into your code
Developers will leave feeling confident balancing accessible javascript using ARIA and native elements.
This is a recording of a February 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup.
The WordPress Accessibility Meetup Group is a global group of WordPress developers, designers, and users interested in building more accessible websites. Join us twice per month for meetups on a variety of topics related to making WordPress websites that can be used by people of all abilities.
Learn more about this group at https://equalizedigital.com/meetup
To read a transcript of this video and access additional resources at https://equalizedigital.com/do-more-with-less-aria-michaela-lederman