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Implement Accessibility Improvements #152

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Audit the application for accessibility gaps and implement improvements to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Focus areas include keyboard navigation, focus management, semantic HTML, and screen‑reader compatibility.


Requirements

  • Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements must be reachable and operable via keyboard.
  • Focus management — ensure logical focus order and visible focus indicators.
  • Semantic HTML — use proper tags (<button>, <nav>, <header>, <main>, <footer>) instead of generic <div>s.
  • Screen‑reader compatibility — add ARIA roles, labels, and descriptions where necessary.
  • Contrast improvements — meet minimum contrast ratio (4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for large text/icons).
  • Accessible labels — ensure form inputs, buttons, and icons have descriptive labels.
  • ARIA attributes — apply aria-expanded, aria-invalid, aria-describedby, etc., for dynamic components.
  • Interactive elements — modals, dropdowns, and tooltips must be accessible and dismissible via keyboard.

Acceptance Criteria

  • Keyboard navigation works across all components — no traps or skipped elements.
  • Focus indicators are visible and consistent — users can track their position.
  • Semantic HTML applied — improves screen‑reader interpretation.
  • Screen‑reader compatibility verified — tested with NVDA/VoiceOver.
  • Contrast ratios meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards — verified with accessibility tools.
  • ARIA attributes applied correctly — dynamic states announced to assistive tech.
  • CI workflow includes accessibility checks — automated linting/tests for accessibility regressions.

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