♿ [ACCESSIBILITY] WCAG 2.1 Compliance Improvements

[SH20RAJ]

Description

Implement comprehensive accessibility (a11y) improvements to ensure Sketchflow is usable by everyone:

• Keyboard navigation
• Screen reader support
• ARIA labels
• Color contrast
• Focus management
• Semantic HTML

Acceptance Criteria

• Run WAVE accessibility audit
• Run axe DevTools scan
• Add ARIA labels to interactive elements
• Ensure proper heading hierarchy
• Add keyboard navigation support
• Improve color contrast ratios
• Test with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS)
• Add focus visible indicators
• Implement skip links
• Test with keyboard only

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

• Level A: Basic support
• Level AA: Enhanced accessibility
• Level AAA: Optimal accessibility

Testing Tools

• WAVE extension
• axe DevTools
• NVDA (free screen reader)
• Lighthouse audit
• Keyboard navigation

Key Areas

1. Canvas editor - Keyboard shortcuts
2. Document editor - Navigation
3. File list - Screen reader announcements
4. Modals/Dialogs - Focus trap
5. Buttons/Links - Proper labels

Type

Accessibility / Quality

Priority

Medium - Important for inclusivity