Lose Your Head, But Not Your Focus
summary
This talk examines keyboard focus management in web accessibility, arguing that WCAG/RGAA cover it only with broad principles while specific features need tailored focus handling. It explains why controlling focus matters for users and outlines practical ways to significantly improve the user experience by implementing better focus management techniques.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Accessibility focus intro
- 3:55Focus management matters
- 8:16Keyboard focus basics
- 16:13Tab flow focusable elements
- 23:27Simple focus improvements
- 28:51Focus in complex modals
- 39:09Sustainable accessibility tips
- 42:53Q&A
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