Request form: .gov domains screen reader output for form validation #2875
Labels
accessibility
pertains to Section 508 compliance or other accessibility needs
bundled
Parent ticket will be sprinted and this ticket is included in the parent
dev
issue is for the dev team
story
User stories
Story
As a user who relies on screen readers for navigation,
I want to interact with forms that clearly communicate input fields, required information, and error messages,
so that I can complete the form independently and accurately without confusion or frustration.
Acceptance Criteria
For all form fields on the .gov domain page, associate each alert using accessibility best practices:
Additional Context
On the .gov domain page each alert isn’t connected to the form field. This fails 5.C programmatic label and WCAG SC 4.1.2
5.C requires that the combination of the accessible name, accessible description, and other programmatic associations (e.g., table column and/or row associations) describes each input field and includes all relevant instructions and cues (textual and graphical).
Issue Links
🔄 Relates to: #2872
Prioritization Comments
WCAG Conformance Level: 2.1 AA
WCAG Standard that applies:
4.1.2 - Name, Role, Value (Critical)
3.3.1 - Error Identification (Critical)
3.3.2 - Labels or Instructions (Critical)
Critical Failure if Not Met?: Yes
Prioritization: Blocker
Reason: Properly associating form field alerts is crucial for screen reader users, as it enables them to accurately understand input requirements, validation errors, and success states. Without this, screen reader users may not perceive critical information about form completion, which severely hinders their ability to submit forms independently and accurately.
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