Agent Skills: accessibility

Accessibility isn't a feature - it's a fundamental quality of good software. 1 in 4 adults has a disability. Many more have temporary impairments or situational limitations. Your users include people who can't see, can't hear, can't use a mouse, or can't process information the way you do. This skill covers WCAG guidelines, ARIA patterns, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and automated testing. Key insight: accessible code is better code. The constraints of accessibility lead to simpler, more semantic, more maintainable implementations. 2025 lesson: Accessibility lawsuits are at an all-time high. "We'll add it later" is both ethically wrong and legally risky. Start accessible, stay accessible. Use when "accessibility, a11y, wcag, aria, screen reader, keyboard navigation, focus trap, alt text, color contrast, skip link, accessible, accessibility, a11y, wcag, aria, screen-reader, keyboard, inclusive, semantic-html" mentioned.