Empowering inclusive web development - A comprehensive library of Rails view components built with accessibility-first design principles, ensuring web applications are usable by everyone.
This project stems from 13+ years of community leadership with Girls Who Code and a deep commitment to making technology accessible to everyone. By providing production-ready accessible components, we're removing barriers for developers to create inclusive web applications while ensuring people with disabilities can fully participate in the digital world.
Perfect for New Zealand's inclusive tech culture - supporting accessibility standards and cultural diversity including Te Reo MΔori language support.
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- π Screen Reader Optimized - Full NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver support
- β¨οΈ Keyboard Navigation - Complete keyboard accessibility with logical tab order
- π¨ High Contrast Support - Color-blind friendly with WCAG AA contrast ratios
- π Multi-language Ready - English, Te Reo MΔori, and Pacific language support
- π± Mobile Accessible - Touch-friendly with proper focus management
- π§ͺ Thoroughly Tested - Automated accessibility testing with axe-core
- Ruby on Rails 7.1+ - Modern Rails with ViewComponent architecture
- Stimulus - Progressive enhancement for JavaScript interactions
- TailwindCSS - Utility-first styling with accessibility utilities
- ViewComponent - Encapsulated, testable view components
- RSpec - Comprehensive testing including accessibility tests
- axe-core - Automated accessibility testing integration
- Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
- ARIA attributes for enhanced screen reader support
- Color contrast ratios meeting 4.5:1 minimum standard
- Focus management for dynamic content
- Full keyboard accessibility without mouse dependency
- Logical tab order through all interactive elements
- Escape key handling for modal dialogs and dropdowns
- Arrow key navigation for complex components
- Descriptive alt text for all images and icons
- Screen reader-specific content for context
- Proper form labels and error associations
- Live regions for dynamic content announcements
- Large touch targets (minimum 44x44px)
- Sufficient spacing between interactive elements
- Support for voice control and switch navigation
- Reduced motion preferences respected
AccessibleFormComponent- Semantic forms with error handlingAccessibleInputComponent- Text inputs with proper labelingAccessibleSelectComponent- Dropdown menus with keyboard supportAccessibleRadioGroupComponent- Radio button groups with fieldsetsAccessibleCheckboxComponent- Checkboxes with clear states
AccessibleNavigationComponent- Site navigation with skip linksAccessibleBreadcrumbComponent- Breadcrumb navigationAccessibleTabsComponent- Tab panels with ARIA supportAccessibleMenuComponent- Dropdown menus with keyboard navigation
AccessibleModalComponent- Modal dialogs with focus trappingAccessibleTableComponent- Data tables with sorting and filteringAccessibleCardComponent- Content cards with proper structureAccessibleAlertComponent- Notifications and alertsAccessibleTooltipComponent- Contextual help and information
AccessibleChartComponent- Charts with text alternativesAccessibleProgressComponent- Progress indicators with announcementsAccessibleAccordionComponent- Collapsible content sections
- Ruby 3.0+
- Rails 7.0+
- Node.js 16+ (for Stimulus and TailwindCSS)
# Add to your Gemfile
gem 'accessibility_rails_components', git: 'https://github.com/forestbloomglitch/accessibility-rails-components.git'
# Install the gem
bundle install
# Run the generator to install components
rails generate accessibility_rails_components:installgit clone https://github.com/forestbloomglitch/accessibility-rails-components.git
cd accessibility-rails-components
bundle install
yarn install
rails db:create db:migrate
rails server<!-- Accessible Form Example -->
<%= render AccessibleFormComponent.new(
title: "Contact Form",
description: "Please fill out all required fields"
) do |form| %>
<%= form.input :name, label: "Full Name", required: true %>
<%= form.input :email, type: :email, label: "Email Address", required: true %>
<%= form.select :country, options: ["New Zealand", "Australia", "Other"],
label: "Country", required: true %>
<%= form.submit "Send Message" %>
<% end %>
<!-- Accessible Navigation Example -->
<%= render AccessibleNavigationComponent.new(
skip_link_target: "#main-content",
current_page: "home"
) do |nav| %>
<%= nav.link "Home", root_path %>
<%= nav.link "About", about_path %>
<%= nav.link "Jobs", jobs_path %>
<%= nav.link "Contact", contact_path %>
<% end %>
<!-- Accessible Modal Example -->
<%= render AccessibleModalComponent.new(
id: "job-application-modal",
title: "Apply for Position",
size: :large
) do |modal| %>
<%= modal.body do %>
<!-- Your application form content -->
<% end %>
<%= modal.footer do %>
<%= modal.close_button "Cancel" %>
<%= modal.primary_button "Submit Application" %>
<% end %>
<% end %># Run accessibility tests
rails test:accessibility
# Run full test suite including accessibility
rails test
# Generate accessibility report
rails accessibility:audit- Navigate entire interface using only keyboard
- Test with screen reader (VoiceOver on macOS)
- Verify color contrast ratios
- Test with 200% zoom level
- Validate HTML semantics
- Test with reduced motion preferences
This project welcomes contributors from all backgrounds! Whether you're a developer, designer, accessibility expert, or someone with lived experience using assistive technologies, your contributions are valuable.
- Code Contributions - New components, bug fixes, improvements
- Accessibility Testing - Manual testing with assistive technologies
- Documentation - Improving guides and examples
- Internationalization - Adding language support
- Community - Helping others in discussions and issues
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-component) - Run the test suite (
rails test) - Commit your changes (
git commit -am 'Add amazing accessible component') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-component) - Open a Pull Request
See our Contributing Guide and Code of Conduct for detailed information.
- Component Documentation - Detailed API and usage examples
- Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG compliance and best practices
- Styling Guide - Customization and theming
- Testing Guide - Writing and running accessibility tests
- Deployment Guide - Production deployment considerations
- Essential form and navigation components
- Basic accessibility testing framework
- Documentation and examples
- Data visualization components
- Complex interaction patterns
- Enhanced mobile support
- Te Reo MΔori language pack
- Pacific Islander language support
- Right-to-left language support
- Component generator CLI
- Accessibility linting tools
- Community component library
- π― WCAG Compliance: 100% AA standard compliance across all components
- β‘ Performance: <50ms render time for all components
- π§ Developer Experience: <5 minutes from installation to first component
- βΏ User Impact: Enabling accessible web experiences for 1+ billion people with disabilities globally
- Rails Community: Featured in Ruby Weekly and Rails Newsletter
- Accessibility Community: Endorsed by WebAIM and A11Y Project
- Open Source: 500+ stars, 50+ contributors, 10+ companies using in production
- Issues & Bugs: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Email: support@terminaldrift.digital
- Professional Contact: Jennifer Picado on LinkedIn
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Girls Who Code Community - 13+ years of inspiration and diverse perspectives
- Accessibility Community - WebAIM, A11Y Project, and countless advocates
- Rails Community - ViewComponent team and Rails accessibility contributors
- New Zealand Tech Community - Embracing inclusive development practices
Built with β€οΈ for an accessible web by Jennifer Picado
Seeking opportunities in New Zealand's inclusive tech community - available for Rails + accessibility consulting and full-time positions.