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What is Accessibility

Accessibility in UX design refers to creating digital products that can be used by everyone, including people with visual, motor, auditory, cognitive, or other disabilities. It ensures that all users can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with digital interfaces effectively.

Why is Accessibility important

Beyond being a legal requirement in many countries, accessibility is crucial because it:

  • Expands your product's reach to over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities
  • Improves overall user experience for all users, not just those with disabilities
  • Enhances SEO and content discoverability

How to create accessible designs

Design with accessibility in mind by following WCAG guidelines and implementing:

Sufficient color contrast (minimum 4.5:1 ratio), clear heading hierarchy, descriptive alt text for images, keyboard navigation support, and proper semantic HTML structure. Test regularly with accessibility tools and real users with disabilities.

When to implement accessibility

Accessibility should be considered from the very beginning of the design process, not as an afterthought. Include it in your initial wireframes, user research, and design system development.

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