aria-description Does Not Translate
Disappointed that browsers do the same stuff that they did with aria-label (and generally have not fixed) and repeatedly history.
Don’t Use aria-label on Static Text Elements
This is why it is essential to check for correctimplementations according to the spec first and then verify using assistive technologies. If you follow the spec, you do not run into these cases where assistive technologies try to repair broken code to ensure access.
Not so short note on aria-label usage – Big Table Edition – HTML Accessibility
Maybe Don’t Name That Landmark
By @aardrian@toot.cafe
Best intention barriers (ARIA edition)
By @marcus@mastodon.social
Level-Setting Heading Levels
By @aardrian@toot.cafe
Why are my live regions not working? - TetraLogical
Essential reading from @patrick_h_lauke@mastodon.social
Accessible Description Exposure
If you have little experience with ARIA, screen readers, or testing in general, understanding accessible descriptions can be trickier than understanding accessible names (already confusing for many). I have written explanations so many times for clients and in fora that I opted to put this together so I maybe never…
On disabled and aria-disabled attributes
I’m Kitty Giraudel, a non-binary trans frontend developer based in Berlin, focused on accessibility and inclusivity.
ARIA `note`
By @aardrian@toot.cafe
Accessible notifications with ARIA Live Regions (Part 1)
By @SaraSoueidan@front-end.social
Background: An in-depth guide to ARIA roles - The A11Y Project
ARIA roles are one half of the predefined categories of attributes used to describe elements that may not exist natively in browsers or may not be understood by screen readers and other assistive technologies.
No, APG’s Support Charts Are Not ‘Can I Use’ for ARIA
TL;DR: Despite claims, APG’s support charts are not ARIA support charts and they are not analogous to Can I Use. While brand new and likely to grow, their scope is still strictly APG patterns. Why I Say This I have opinions on the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide (APG). I am…
We’re ARIA Live! by Eric Eggert
Find (accessible) HTML slides here: https://slides.yatil.net/were-aria-live.html