<h2>Accessibility Matters</h2><p>Over <strong>1 billion people worldwide</strong> live with some form of disability. Building accessible forms isn't just good practice — it's essential.</p><h3>The Basics</h3><ol><li>Always associate <code><label></code> elements with their inputs</li><li>Use <code>aria-describedby</code> for error messages</li><li>Ensure keyboard navigation works for every field</li><li>Provide clear focus indicators</li></ol><h3>Common Mistakes</h3><p>Here are patterns to <em>avoid</em>:</p><ul><li>Using placeholder text as the only label</li><li>Relying solely on color to indicate errors</li><li>Disabling paste on password fields</li><li>Auto-advancing focus without warning</li></ul><hr><h3>Testing Your Forms</h3><p>Use tools like <strong>axe DevTools</strong> or <strong>Lighthouse</strong> to audit accessibility. Manual testing with a screen reader (like <em>VoiceOver</em> or <em>NVDA</em>) is equally important.</p><blockquote><p>Remember: if a user can't complete your form, they can't use your product.</p></blockquote>