"Success Criterion 2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A): For user interface
components with labels that include text or images of text, the name
contains the text that is presented visually."
Time permitting, here are some topics I'd like to delve into on our next
call in relation to 2.5.3 Label in Name.
Problem 1: When we ignore the programmatic stuff, getting agreement on
what exactly constitutes a 'label' for a component isn't always simple.
Problem 2: The Accessible Name Rec has a specific method for determining
name. It affects implementation, especially when you try to satisfy
various interpretations of what IS a label. (Key considerations: group
role not in calculation, aria-label/labelledby have priority in
calculation, aria-describedy not calculated)
Problem 3: It is harder than anticipated to balance the needs of screen
reader users with the needs of speech recognition.
Five examples. What is the label for each UI Component (or does it have
one)?
Michael Gower
Senior Consultant
IBM Accessibility
Research
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