Stuck in a Focustrap: Keyboard Accessibility & Focus

Video

Tim Damen @timdamen_io

Description

Keyboard navigation remains an afterthought for many developers. "Stuck in a Focustrap" explores this essential but frequently neglected side of web accessibility, offering practical techniques and thoughtful approaches to creating inclusive digital experiences.

Resources

The following resources were mentioned in the talk, used for research, or are otherwise relevant:

• W3C: How People with Disabilities Use the Web “Physical”
• WCAG 2.2 Understanding Success Criterion 2.4.7: Focus Visible
• Post by Sara Soueidan on focus indicators
• Post by Hidde de Vries on using JavaScript to trap focus in an element
• Post by Erik Kroes on the universal focus state