What is the role of ARIA in web accessibility? Part 2 - Properties
Continuing on the series on ARIA, this post takes a look at property attributes
HTML
Accessibility
ARIA
Peter Aiello
Full Stack Developer
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Hi 👋. I'm Peter, an experienced web developer from the UK currently living in Canada 🇨🇦. I have over eight years of industry experience in web development, with five years specializing in frontend web development. I've worked with clients from a variety of industries (automotive, financial, and charity) in diverse sectors (EV, FinTech, and specialist banking). Whether I'm building extensive component libraries or using cutting-edge frameworks, complexity is prevalent, and my strength lies in using resilience to see projects through to completion. Outside of work, I love running and have completed over four marathons.
Hard Skills
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.JS
Gatsby
Storybook
Jest
Tailwind CSS
WordPress
PHP
UI & UX Design
Soft Skills
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
projects
Dusted
React
Next
TypeScript
Sanity CMS
Tailwind CSS
A future ready rebuild for an award winning design agency.
PIDG
React
TypeScript
Next
GraphQL
Tailwind CSS
Storybook
Headless architecture for a leading investment group.
Intralinks Calculator
React
Gatsby
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
A cost saving calculator for a FinTech giant.
HTB
React
Gatsby
GraphQL
SASS
High performance website for a specialist bank.
Cap10 Partners
WordPress
JavaScript
PHP
Tailwind CSS
Adaptable launch for investment group startup.
Wealthtime
WordPress
Multisite
PHP
JavaScript
SASS
Multsite
A multisite for a leading FinTech platform.
Blog
I enjoy writing articles on web development to improve my skills and knowledge. I use AI to help generate ideas research topics, and help me write, hopefully without losing my own voice.
What is the role of ARIA in web accessibility?
In this blog post, I will look at the importance of ARIA in web accessibility with a focus on ARIA roles.
HTML
Accessibility
ARIA
What are semantic HTML elements, and why are they important?
I asked Chat GPT to generate a generic list of questions on web development and answered one on semantic HTML.
HTML
Accessibility
Previous Experience
Frontend Developer
Dusted
Feb 2021 - Oct 2025
My most recent position is Frontend developer at Dusted. Thanks to the company's success in the world of branding, I have had the privilege of working with prestigious clients from a diverse range of industries (automotive, finance and IT) and sectors (EV, FinTech and banking). This includes a multinational car manufacturer (Mahindra), a government accreditor (UKAS) and a specialist bank (HTB). I interpret complex design systems and transform them into functional user interfaces that put the user first. My skills have progressed from PHP and WordPress to a modern JavaScript stack.
WordPress Developer
PMW Communcications
Feb 2018 - Jul 2020
I worked as a WordPress developer for a full-service marketing agency. One of my main tasks was the complete overhaul and transformation of their existing website into an SEO-optimised, business-generating digital product.
Austin Marketing
Dusted | Frontend Developer
Jul 2016 - Feb 2018
In my first full-time role as a web designer and developer, I worked as part of a small team for a long-established agency. My responsibilities included everything from designing websites to production using pre-existing WordPress themes.
Freelance Web Designer
2014 - Apr 2016
Whilst working part-time, I also freelanced as a web designer for a local museum and a hypnotherapy and teaching centre. Some of my brand work is still used several years on.
Design Intern
2010 - 2014
Whilst studying, my course featured an internship module, which I used to gain experience at a National magazine (New Statesman).
