Accessible Carousel

Carousel with Buttons – Success Example

This carousel allows users to navigate through images using the Previous and Next buttons, as well as swipe gestures on touch devices. Providing these simple button controls ensures that users who cannot perform complex gestures can still operate the carousel, thereby meeting WCAG 2.5.1 – Pointer Gestures. It also announces slide changes for screen reader users, improving overall accessibility.

An adult red fox standing face to face with a curious fox cub in a grassy outdoor setting A brown deer with white spots standing on a forest floor with green trees in the background Classic brown car on a road in an autumn forest covered in fallen leaves A narrow cobblestone street lined with red flowers in pots, leading to red-walled buildings with tiled roofs Close-up of richly colored peacock feathers with dark green and blue eyespots

Carousel without Buttons – Failure Example

This carousel allows users to navigate through images using only swipe gestures on touch devices. Since it does not provide a simple alternative method like buttons or links, it fails WCAG 2.5.1 – Pointer Gestures. While it still announces slide changes for screen reader users, the lack of alternative input makes it less accessible for users who cannot perform complex gestures.

An adult red fox standing face to face with a curious fox cub in a grassy outdoor setting A brown deer with white spots standing on a forest floor with green trees in the background Classic brown car on a road in an autumn forest covered in fallen leaves A narrow cobblestone street lined with red flowers in pots, leading to red-walled buildings with tiled roofs Close-up of richly colored peacock feathers with dark green and blue eyespots