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Web accessibility is not something you understand by reading the criteria (opens in new tab)

A11y explained with Diana - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:01 AM Web accessibility is not something you understand by reading the criteria If someone wants to understand what web accessibility actually is, I would not recommend to read WCAG as a first step. The criteria are important, but accessibility is primarily about people and their experiences. Can someone navigate your site without a mouse? Can they understand a form when the structure is confusing? Can they use your product with low vi...

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