Accessibility Isn't Optional: A Practical Starting Point
You don't need a full audit to start making real accessibility improvements this week.
Accessibility work can feel like a huge undertaking, which is often why it gets deprioritized indefinitely. The good news is that meaningful progress doesn't require a complete overhaul — it requires starting.
Fix color contrast first
Low-contrast text is one of the most common accessibility issues and one of the easiest to fix. A quick contrast audit of your core pages is a good first step.
Make sure every interactive element is keyboard accessible
Many users navigate by keyboard, not mouse. Tab through your key flows and make sure nothing is unreachable or unclear without a mouse.
Write alt text that actually describes the image
Generic or missing alt text is common and easy to fix. Meaningful alt text helps screen reader users and, as a bonus, helps with SEO too.
