Idea - WCAG compatibility improvement: error messages

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Joost Miltenburg

WCAG compatibility improvement: error messages

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Frontend (App Interfaces)

Platform Server 11.24.0 (Build 41209)

For improving WCAG compatibility we need OS to include a couple of additions when it generates an error message.

For a screenreader to pick up the warnings/exception messages the platform should include a ARIA role like: role="alert". I see no reason why these shouldn't always be included. ( also when de accessibility feature is disabled )

Additionally, it should be possible to tab to the message so that it can be dismissed; currently the keyboard-focussable is off, but it should be on.

We are now reverting to popups as these are requirements for a successful implementation of WCAG compatibility.

21 Sep 2023

Miguel Freitas

Staff

Hi @Joost Miltenburg,

Thank you for posting. This was already under our radar.

We addressed the ability to tab to the feedback message so that it could be dismissed

Hopefully, this will be released in platform version 11.24.0.

Be on the lookout for release notes with something like "Feedback Message is now focusable".

Best regards

22 Sep 2023

Joost Miltenburg

Hi Miguel,

thank you for replying. We like that this is being addressed. Could you check if the platform will include a ARIA role like: role="alert" for alerts? That actually is the most pressing matter as people who are reliant on screen readers rely on this.

Best regards

22 Sep 2023

Miguel Freitas

Staff

Hi Joost,

Unfortunately, the issue addressed was regarding the feedback message being focusable and dismissable by pressing the space or enter key.

Since this does not seem to be complicated, we will try to include the ARIA role="alert" but we cannot commit to a specific release at this moment.

Best regards

22 Sep 2023

Joost Miltenburg

Thank you for the feedback. If you could get that in, that would be awesome.

However, one version later wouldn't be that bad. Thanks again!