UI and UX Optimization · Accessibility · Component
The standard
Which guidelines apply and at what conformance level — because a named level makes the requirement checkable.
The deliverable
What it is
Accessibility as an aspiration produces intermittent effort. A named standard at a stated level produces a checklist and a pass or fail.
The obligation is legal in most jurisdictions for most organisations, which means it belongs in the compliance register rather than in a design backlog.
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What it is made of
Each element is a constituent part of the component. Follow one to see the attributes it carries.
Accessibility is a legal obligation in most jurisdictions. It belongs in the compliance register, not the design backlog.
The other components in accessibility
The testing
What is checked automatically and what is checked by a person — because automated tools catch a minority.
LearnThe obligations
What is legally required, and where that is recorded — because accessibility obligations sit with the other compliance obligations.
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