The BBC homepage is a brilliant example of accessible web practices in the wild (Fig 1.1). The layout clearly distinguishes the different areas of content. The simple interactive elements are easy to use. The copy is understandableâhelped along by readable typography and a high contrast between the text and background colors. And the page is straightforward to navigate for people using a screen reader and keyboard navigation.
Crucially, the BBC homepage is also a team effort. The accessibility of the site isnât just the responsibility of one lone developer who fixed all the problems before the page went live. Product managers, content ...
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