Accessibility is an Engineering Problem, Not Just Design

Too often, accessibility (a11y) is treated as a checklist item at the end of a sprint. 'Just add some alt text,' they say. But if your custom dropdown component isn't keyboard navigable, no amount of alt text will help. This post explores the engineering side of a11y: focus trapping in modals, semantic HTML structure, and testing with actual screen readers. It’s about building the web for everyone, not just those with a mouse and perfect vision.