The author shares a personal experience of overcomplicating a component's accessibility by misusing ARIA roles. The article emphasizes the importance of using semantic HTML and testing with screen readers before adding ARIA attributes. It concludes that ARIA should enhance, not replace, native element semantics.

Accessibility in React applications is often misunderstood, with many developers questioning whether React itself is accessible. Instead, the focus should be on how developers implement accessibility practices, as common issues arise from misuse of semantic HTML, over-reliance on ARIA, and the structure of Single Page Applications. Strategies for improving accessibility in React include using semantic elements, managing focus, and choosing more accessible libraries.

With the rise of AI agents as new users of the web, designers must now focus on Agent Experience (AX) alongside traditional human-centered design. This article outlines best practices for creating accessible and AI-friendly websites, emphasizing the importance of semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, and structured data to enhance usability for both humans and machines.