I Learned The First Rule of ARIA the Hard Way

80 · CSS-Tricks · Jan. 21, 2026, 6:35 p.m.
articles accessibility aria semantics accessibility Semantic HTML aria Web Development
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The author discusses the importance of semantic HTML for web accessibility, warning against the misuse of ARIA as either a shortcut or supplement. Their lesson highlights the value of proper HTML structure in improving accessibility, contrasting it with common pitfalls in ARIA implementation.
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