Accessibility Guidelines

Why Accessibility Matters

Accessibility ensures your application works for all users, including those with visual, motor, or cognitive disabilities. These guidelines show how Tailwind CSS supports accessible design.

"Design for one, it will work for all" - Inclusive Design Principle

Key Implementation Steps

1. Use Semantic HTML

Leverage HTML5 structure for proper document outline. Example:


  <nav class="p-4 bg-indigo-600 text-white rounded-lg">
    <h2>Main Navigation</h2>
  </nav>

2. Add Accessibility Attributes

Use ARIA roles for custom components. Tailwind supports these through class utilities:


  <button role="dialog" 
          aria-label="Close"
          class="focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-200">
    X
  </button>

Color Contrast

Ensure sufficient color contrast for text and background using Tailwind's built-in classes.

Good

<p class="text-indigo-200 bg-indigo-900 p-4 rounded-lg">Sample<p>

Bad

<p class="text-indigo-200 bg-indigo-500 p-4 rounded-lg">Poor contrast<p>

Tailwind includes contrast helpers like contrast-120.