Accessibility (ADA)

Accessibility Standards

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded is a WordPress plugin tries to closely follow accessibility coding standards for general WordPress plugins development:

  • WordPress Accessibility Coding Standards: WordPress has a set of coding standards that emphasize accessibility. These standards are based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.
  • Key Principles: These standards cover various aspects, including:
    • Providing text alternatives for non-text content.
    • Ensuring all functionality is available via the keyboard.
    • Using clear and understandable language.
    • Making content robust so it can be interpreted by a variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
  • WCAG Conformance Levels: WCAG has three levels of conformance: A, AA, and AAA, with AAA being the most strict. WordPress generally aims for at least Level AA conformance.
  • Resources: The WordPress Developer Resources provide detailed information on accessibility coding standards.

WordPress site general accessibility out-of-the-box

WordPress aims to be as accessible as possible out of the box, and its core includes several features and coding standards geared towards accessibility:

  • Semantic HTML: WordPress encourages the use of semantic HTML elements, which helps assistive technologies understand the structure and meaning of content. For example, using <article>, <nav>, <aside>, and proper heading tags (<h1> to <h6>).
  • Admin Area Accessibility: The WordPress admin dashboard is designed to be navigable by keyboard and screen readers.
  • Theme Requirements: The official WordPress theme directory has an "accessibility-ready" tag, and themes with this tag have undergone testing to ensure they meet a baseline level of accessibility. These themes often include features like proper heading structures, keyboard navigation, and sufficient color contrast.
  • Alt Text Requirement: WordPress provides fields for adding alternative text to images, which is crucial for screen reader users.
  • Clear Link Text: While not enforced by the core code itself, accessibility best practices within the WordPress community emphasize the importance of using descriptive link text.
  • Proper Labeling of Form Fields: WordPress provides the necessary HTML structure for properly labeling form fields, although theme and plugin developers need to implement this correctly.

It's important to note that while WordPress core provides a solid foundation for accessibility, the final accessibility of a website heavily depends on the chosen theme and plugins, as well as the content added by the user.