
Accessibility | 2025 | The Web Almanac by HTTP Archive
Accessibility chapter of the 2025 Web Almanac covering ease of reading, navigation, forms, media, ARIA, and accessibility apps.

Page headings don’t belong in the header
I have a habit of thinking pretty deeply about semantics and structure, and have been considering the main page heading and where it should live.
tempertemper Web Design
A11y 101: 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
You’ve most likely heard the term “skip link.” The standard take on the skip link is we include a visually-hidden link at the top of the page. When it receives focus, it becomes v…
Nat Tarnoff
What Does It Really Mean For A Site To Be Keyboard Navigable — Smashing Magazine
Keyboard navigation is a vital aspect of accessible web design, and a detail-oriented approach is crucial. Prioritizing keyboard navigation prioritizes the user experience for a diverse audience, extending your reach while simultaneously fostering a more inclusive web environment.
Smashing Magazine
Quick accessibility wins that are easy to implement
YouTube
Skip links on ikea.com - Manuel Matuzovic
A small case study about skip links on ikea.com.
Manuel Matuzovic5 takeaways from screen reader usability interviews @Jessbudd
„We asked our testers how they would bypass the navigation menu on subsequent pages. None mentioned skip-to-content links.“ #a11y #screenreader #SkipLinks
https://jessbudd.com/blog/screen-reader-usability-testing-observations/

5 takeaways from screen reader usability interviews - Jess Budd
Some common patterns that stood out to me during usability interviews with frequent screen reader users.