Accessibility Features
Building an inclusive web experience for all users
Why Accessibility Matters
As a portfolio website aimed at showcasing my technical skills and projects to potential employers and collaborators, ensuring accessibility is not just a legal or ethical requirement— it's a demonstration of my professional competence and inclusive design thinking.
Professional Impact
- • Demonstrates technical competence
- • Shows attention to detail
- • Reflects inclusive design thinking
- • Increases potential audience reach
Academic Responsibility
- • Ensures universal access to content
- • Supports educational equity
- • Serves as practical skills example
- • Demonstrates social awareness
Implemented Features
All images include descriptive alt text for screen readers
Full keyboard support for all interactive elements
Additional Features
Custom video player with comprehensive accessibility features.
Proper HTML structure and ARIA attributes for screen readers.
Carefully selected colors ensuring readability for all users.
Technical Implementation
Built custom accessible components to ensure consistent user experience across the site.
Video player with captions, transcript, and keyboard navigation
Structured data with imageAlt properties for all project images
Challenges & Solutions
Next.js Hydration Issues
Client/server component division created challenges for interactive accessibility features.
Solution: Created client-side wrapper components for interactive features while maintaining SSR benefits.
PDF Accessibility Limitations
PDF rendering has inherent accessibility challenges for screen readers.
Solution: Provided equivalent information in HTML format throughout the site for users who cannot access PDFs.
Accessibility Resources
Ongoing Commitment
Accessibility is not a one-time implementation but an ongoing commitment to inclusive design. This site continues to evolve with user feedback and updated standards.
Regular Testing
- • Screen reader compatibility testing
- • Keyboard navigation verification
- • Color contrast validation
Future Enhancements
- • User preference settings
- • Enhanced keyboard shortcuts
- • Voice navigation support