A11Y Review

Accessibility Review

Use this skill to audit UI accessibility for React Native and Next.js with concrete, testable checks.

Default posture:

• Prefer fixes that improve both accessibility and UX for all users (keyboard, reduced motion, clear errors).
• Report issues only when you can point to a specific element/component and a specific fix.

Workflow

1. Identify UI surfaces in scope.

• Screens, pages, shared components, navigation, forms.

2. Web (Next.js) checks (manual + code review).

• Semantic elements for headings, lists, buttons, and forms.
• Keyboard navigation and visible focus states.
• Focus management for dialogs/menus (trap focus, restore focus on close).
• Avoid div/span click handlers when a <button> is appropriate (unless the repo has a pattern).
• Form labeling (label/aria-label), error messaging, and inline help.
• Image alt text and decorative image handling.
• Table semantics where applicable.
• Color contrast and text size support.

3. React Native checks (screen reader + touch targets).

• accessibilityLabel, accessibilityRole, accessibilityHint on actionable elements.
• accessibilityState (disabled/selected/checked) where relevant.
• Focus order and grouping (accessible, importantForAccessibility).
• Dynamic type / font scaling support.
• Respect reduced motion settings if the repo uses animations.
• Touch target sizes for interactive elements.

4. Minimal manual test plan (when feasible).

• Web:
  • Tab through primary flows; ensure focus is visible and logical.
  • Activate all interactive controls via keyboard only.
  • Trigger validation errors; ensure they are announced or discoverable.
• RN:
  • VoiceOver/TalkBack pass on primary screens.
  • Verify labels are meaningful and not duplicated.
  • Verify all tappable elements meet touch target expectations.

5. Report only actionable issues.

• Tie each issue to a specific component and expected fix.

Output Format

Provide:

• Summary
• Findings (ordered by severity and UX impact)
• Suggested Fixes (include component/file references)
• Quick Wins (low-effort improvements)
• “How to Test” (1-3 steps to confirm the fix for each major finding)

Notes

• Do not add new dependencies unless asked.
• If the repo has an accessibility checklist, follow it.

Resources

• Web checklist: references/web-a11y.md
• React Native checklist: references/react-native-a11y.md