Does accessibility work with JavaScript frameworks?
In short and in plain language
Yes. You can build accessible sites with modern frameworks too. It depends on how you do it.
Focus after a page change matters. New content must be announced. Custom parts need the right meaning.
With proven patterns and tests in the build process, this works well.
Yes, accessible development is possible with React, Vue, Angular and Svelte. A framework is neither an obstacle nor an automatic solution, what matters is the implementation. Static content usually works fine; the typical stumbling blocks arise from the dynamics of modern single-page applications.
Three areas need particular attention: focus management during client-side routing (focus must be set sensibly after a page change), the announcement of dynamic content via ARIA live regions, and the correct semantics of self-built components. If these points are ignored, keyboard and screen reader users experience markedly worse operation.
With proven patterns, tested component libraries and automated tests in the build process, these challenges can be addressed well. Details on our accessible web development page.