MVP Accessibility Essentials

15% of the world has some form of disability. Basic accessibility is not just ethical, it is good business.

MVP Accessibility Minimum

• •All images have alt text
• •Sufficient color contrast (4.5:1 ratio)
• •Forms have proper labels
• •Site works with keyboard only
• •Focus states are visible
• •Headings are in logical order (h1, h2, h3)

Easy Wins

• •Use semantic HTML (button for buttons, not div)
• •Add skip-to-content link for screen readers
• •Ensure links describe their destination
• •Do not use color alone to convey information
• •Make text resizable without breaking layout

Testing Accessibility

• •Lighthouse accessibility audit (built into Chrome)
• •WAVE browser extension
• •Navigate with keyboard only (Tab, Enter, Escape)
• •Check contrast with WebAIM Contrast Checker

What Can Wait

• •Full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
• •Screen reader optimization
• •ARIA roles for complex widgets
• •Accessibility statement page
• •Third-party accessibility audits

Common Mistakes

• •Empty alt attributes on meaningful images
• •Low contrast text (especially light gray on white)
• •Form inputs without labels
• •Removing focus outlines for aesthetics