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Web Accessibility by Jared Zimmerman

Jared Zimmerman 2-24-2026

Web Accessibility with JavaScript

Web accessibility is crucial to ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can interact with and navigate websites effectively. JavaScript can be used to enhance accessibility features, such as providing keyboard navigation, managing focus, or improving screen reader compatibility. One key technique is ensuring that interactive elements like buttons or links are focusable and provide clear feedback for screen reader users. Below is an example where JavaScript helps manage focus for better navigation, ensuring that users can easily move through important elements using the keyboard.

// Set focus to the next element when the "Tab" key is pressed
document.addEventListener('keydown', (event) => {
  if (event.key === 'Tab') {
    const nextFocusable = document.querySelector('.next-focusable');
    nextFocusable.focus();
  }
});