Accessibility (WCAG 2.2) review reference

To catch WCAG 2.2 accessibility regressions missed by automated scanners, review client-facing UI diffs using a structured checklist targeting focus management, keyboard operability, and form semantics. This approach identifies behavioral failures in interactive controls that tools like axe or Lighthouse typically overlook.

During a frontend code review, check WCAG 2.2 success criteria including Focus Appearance, Dragging, Target Size, Consistent Help, Redundant Entry, and Accessible Authentication. Verify correct labels, keyboard navigation, and non-text content semantics in the modified UI components.

Review React, Vue, Svelte, or HTML template diffs for keyboard navigation and focus management issues by verifying interactive controls are operable without a mouse. Check that modals and drawers manage focus correctly, and ensure div-as-button anti-patterns and incorrect aria-hidden usage are resolved.

Yes, this accessibility review works with React, Vue, Svelte, and HTML templates. It evaluates UI changes involving interactive controls, modals, drawers, forms, media alt text, and authentication UI to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 keyboard access and focus behavior expectations.

Automated accessibility tests fail to catch div-as-button and focus management errors because these are behavioral and semantic failures requiring manual verification. Scanners lack the context to evaluate dynamic focus behavior in modals, correct target sizing, and consistent help mechanisms during UI interaction.

The best way to prevent accessibility regressions in authentication and form UI components is applying an evidence-anchored checklist verifying WCAG 2.2 Accessible Authentication and Redundant Entry criteria. Validate correct form labels, keyboard operability, and focus appearance in the modified frontend code.