Not every accessibility improvement requires a major project. Here are quick fixes you can implement in minutes that make a real difference for users with disabilities.
1. Add the Language Attribute (30 seconds)
Screen readers need to know what language your content is in to pronounce it correctly.
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<html lang="en">2. Add a Skip Link (2 minutes)
Keyboard users must Tab through your entire navigation on every page. A skip link lets them jump to main content.
<a href="#main" class="skip-link">Skip to main content</a>3. Fix Empty Link and Button Text (3 minutes)
Icon-only buttons need accessible names.
<button aria-label="Search">
<svg aria-hidden="true">...</svg>
</button>4. Add Visible Focus Styles (2 minutes)
:focus-visible {
outline: 3px solid #e6592b;
outline-offset: 2px;
}5. Add Missing Form Labels (5 minutes)
<label for="email">Email Address</label>
<input type="email" id="email">6. Add Alt Text to Important Images (5 minutes per page)
<img src="chart.png" alt="Sales increased 40% from Q2 to Q3 2024">7. Ensure Links Make Sense Out of Context (3 minutes)
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<a href="/guide">Read our accessibility guide</a>How to Find What Needs Fixing
Run a free SiteDNA scan to identify exactly which issues exist on your site. Our reports highlight quick fixes and prioritize them by impact.
These quick fixes won't make your site fully accessible, but they address some of the most common and impactful issues. Every improvement helps real users.