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Accessibility is something every app should strive for, but knowing what to do is often harder than actually making the accessibility changes themselves. That is why in this video I cover the top 17 must know accessibility changes that almost no one talks about. I also created a full checklist of over 80 accessibility items to check for that I use in every project.


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FREE Accessibility Checklist: https://webdevsimplified.com/accessibility-checklist.html
Dialog Element Video: https://youtu.be/ywtkJkxJsdg
Dialog Element Article: https://blog.webdevsimplified.com/2023-04/html-dialog
Skip Link Video: https://youtu.be/VUR0I5mqq7I
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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - #1
02:00 - #2
03:02 - #3
04:03 - #4
06:15 - Bonus #1
06:57 - #5
10:39 - #6
11:35 - #7
12:54 - #8
13:34 - #9
14:21 - #10
17:21 - #11
17:38 - #12-15
18:58 - #16
19:22 - #17


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A practical deep-dive into 17 lesser-known web accessibility features that most developers overlook. Topics covered include: using `aria-describedby` and `aria-live` (with `aria-atomic` and `aria-relevant`) for dynamic form errors and toast notifications; the `inert` HTML attribute to prevent keyboard focus on off-screen or hidden content like drawers and modals; proper `autocomplete` attribute values for form inputs; minimum touch target sizes (24×24px recommended, 44×44px ideal); avoiding ARIA role overrides when native HTML elements suffice; skip-to-main-content links; dyslexia-friendly fonts; and the importance of keeping visual CSS order aligned with HTML DOM order for correct tab navigation. The testing section covers Chrome DevTools rendering emulation (color blindness, reduced motion, contrast, font scaling), Lighthouse accessibility audits, and color contrast ratio checking.

Top 17 Accessibility Features No One Knows About