3ieimpact, a global public-sector organization supporting researchers and policymakers, sought to improve the accessibility of their mailing list subscription form to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards. The existing form presented multiple barriers for users with disabilities, including poor screen reader support, inadequate keyboard navigation, low contrast issues, and unclear error messaging.
We conducted a comprehensive accessibility audit and restructured the form using semantic HTML and ARIA attributes. Enhancements included proper focus management, improved color contrast, accessible error messages, and full keyboard navigability. These updates were rigorously tested using assistive technologies like NVDA and JAWS.
As a result, the form achieved full WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, significantly improving usability for all users, especially those with visual or motor impairments.