How to build rich, accessible JavaScript interfaces
Blog post from LogRocket
The article explores strategies for creating accessible JavaScript interfaces, specifically through the example of a simplified Sudoku puzzle designed to be inclusive of users with visual impairments. It introduces the POUR principles—Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—to guide the planning and development of accessible interfaces, emphasizing the importance of considering accessibility from the start. The article details the construction of a Sudoku game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on features such as a notation system for navigation, color contrast adjustments, and keyboard navigation enhancements. It incorporates Web Accessibility Initiative – Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) techniques to aid screen reader users and discusses the importance of testing with screen readers like NVDA and VoiceOver to ensure functionality. The article concludes that all web content can be made accessible by adhering to these principles and encourages testing with real users to gather feedback for improvement.