WCAG - Event Schedules Enhancements
- Ramen Dutta
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Version 9.6.2.0
greymatter Portal Event Schedules page is now compliant with the requirements of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 A/AA regulations. These specifications improve support for visually impaired users, and provide a more universally accessible experience.
Enhanced Keyboard Navigation: We have optimized keyboard navigation throughout the portal, making it easier for users who rely on keyboard inputs or screen readers to access and interact with all features seamlessly.
Color and Contrast Improvements: We have enhanced color choices and contrast ratios for links to make content more readable, ensuring that information is easily discernible for users with vision impairments. Non-text UI elements, such as buttons, and some text UI elements, such as links, now appear with improved color contrast to align with accessibility standards.
ARIA Roles and Attributes:
We have incorporated ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles and attributes to the following items:
We have incorporated ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles and attributes to the following items:
1, 2: Combobox
3: Searchbox
4: Button
5, 6: Tabs
7 through 11: Link
12 through 15: Button
3: Searchbox
4: Button
5, 6: Tabs
7 through 11: Link
12 through 15: Button
Furthermore, we have added ARIA labels where necessary to provide additional information and context for screen reader users:
3: Added 'tabindex'
5, 6: Added 'aria-selected'
5, 6: Added 'aria-selected'
Clear and Consistent Headings: We have updated the heading structure to provide clearer and more consistent page layouts, improving the flow and structure of content for screen reader users.
Clearer Text and Layout: We have increased the contrast and font sizes to ensure the content is clearly visible, and conveys the correct interactive state to the user.