Common accessibility mistakes (and how to fix them)

Most accessibility problems come down to a handful of common mistakes. Fixing them makes your site usable by more people — and the fixes are usually simple.

The frequent offenders

• •Low colour contrast that's hard to read.
• •Images without meaningful alt text.
• •Forms without proper labels.
• •Content that only works with a mouse, not a keyboard.
• •Relying on colour alone to convey meaning.

How to catch them

Run a free tool like Lighthouse or WAVE, try using your site with only the keyboard, and check contrast. These quick checks catch the majority of issues — and fixing them helps everyone, not just people with disabilities.