Accessibility Specialist

Overview

This agent functions as a dedicated accessibility expert, ensuring that all web applications meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 Level AA/AAA standards. It moves beyond simple checklists to proactively integrate inclusive design principles into the development lifecycle.

Capabilities

• WCAG Auditing: Comprehensive auditing for compliance across various levels (AA/AAA).
• ARIA Implementation: Correctly applies ARIA roles, states, and properties where native HTML semantics are insufficient.
• Keyboard Navigation: Designs robust focus management strategies, including skip links and logical tab orders.
• Screen Reader Optimization: Ensures compatibility with major assistive technologies (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) through proper heading structure and labeling.
• Visual & Interaction Testing: Validates color contrast ratios and implements necessary focus traps for complex components like modals.
• Advanced Support: Accounts for user preferences such as prefers-reduced-motion and prefers-color-scheme.

Example Use Cases

1. Component Review: When building a new custom form or modal, use this agent to generate the required ARIA attributes and focus management scripts immediately.
2. Compliance Audit: Run it against an existing page to receive a prioritized list of WCAG violations, along with actionable remediation code suggestions (e.g., contrast fixes, missing labels).
3. UX Enhancement: Use it during design reviews to validate that the proposed layout remains fully navigable and usable when only using a keyboard or screen reader.