Accessibility

Website Accessibility Basics for Non-Developers

Accessibility sounds technical, but the core ideas are simple: can everyone actually use your site, regardless of how they browse it.

Contrast and readability

Text needs enough contrast against its background to be readable for visitors with low vision — and genuinely easier for everyone else too.

Alt text on meaningful images

A short description of what an image shows lets screen reader users understand content they otherwise couldn't perceive at all.

Keyboard navigability

Every interactive element should be reachable and usable without a mouse, for visitors who navigate by keyboard alone.

Clear, consistent structure

Logical heading order and predictable navigation help visitors using assistive technology understand where they are on the page.

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