Improve Accessibility

[RJPalmer]

Description

Improve accessibility throughout the application to ensure the game is usable by players with various abilities and disabilities.

User Story

As a player with different accessibility needs, I want the game interface to be accessible and usable without barriers.

Accessibility Improvements

• Better color contrast throughout the interface
• Keyboard accessibility where possible
• Non-color indicators for important information
• Visible focus states for keyboard navigation
• King piece identification beyond color alone

Acceptance Criteria

• All text has sufficient color contrast (WCAG AA standard or better)
• Color is never the only method of conveying information
• Interface meets common accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA)
• Focus states are visible for keyboard navigation
• Kings are identifiable by shape/pattern, not just color
• All interactive elements are keyboard accessible

Technical Notes

• Follow WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines
• Test with accessibility tools (e.g., WAVE, axe)
• Consider colorblind simulation when testing colors
• Add alt text and ARIA labels where applicable

Suggested Implementation Tasks

• Audit current color contrast ratios
• Update low-contrast elements
• Add visual/shape indicators for kings
• Implement keyboard navigation support
• Add visible focus indicators
• Add ARIA labels to interactive elements
• Test with accessibility tools
• Verify against WCAG 2.1 AA checklist

Priority

Medium

Labels

UI/UX, enhancement

Estimated Effort

Medium