Accessibility-First Form Design
Mar 25, 2025·Development, Accessibility·7 min read
Every booking form, contact form, and newsletter signup is a potential barrier. For users with disabilities, a poorly built form isn't frustrating — it's exclusionary.
Labels, Placeholders, and ARIA
Placeholder text is not a label. It disappears on input, fails color contrast checks, and is inconsistently announced by screen readers. Use persistent, associated labels for every field.
Error Handling
Error messages should be specific, contextual, and linked to their fields with aria-describedby. 'Invalid email' is useless. 'Please include an @ symbol in your email address' is actionable.
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