Web animations can be exciting and engaging, but it's essential to ensure they are accessible to all users. Some users may experience motion sickness or other discomforts due to complex animations, so it's important to implement features that make animations user-friendly for everyone.

1. Using the prefers-reduced-motion Media Query

The prefers-reduced-motion media query allows you to detect if a user prefers reduced motion due to accessibility reasons. You can then disable or adjust your animations accordingly:

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .animated-element { animation: none; } }

This ensures that users who have motion sensitivities are not bombarded with distracting or overwhelming animations.

2. ARIA Roles for Dynamic Content

For animations that modify content dynamically (like showing or hiding elements), it's essential to use proper ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles. This helps screen readers and other assistive technologies understand the changes:

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This role indicates to screen readers that the content is changing and provides context for the animation.