A site everyone can use — with a stronger technical baseline.
The useful version is simpler than the jargon makes it sound. Here are the decisions, checks, and vocabulary that matter most.
01Make structure understandable
Use one descriptive page title, logical headings, meaningful link text, labels for every field, alternative text for informative images, and real buttons for actions.
02Keep interaction available
Everything important should work with a keyboard. Focus must remain visible, dialogs must return focus, and motion should respect the visitor’s reduced-motion preference.
03Test beyond a checklist
Zoom to 200 percent, navigate without a mouse, inspect contrast, try a screen reader, and include disabled people in usability work when the project allows. Automated scans catch only part of the picture.