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Success Criterion 4.1.3 - Level AA

Status Messages

Ensure that status messages are also passed to assistive technologies. A blind user cannot see new information appear on the screen. This includes error messages during input or loss of internet connection.

Impact

  • A blind users cannot see new information appear on the screen.

  • When showing new information, you must pass this along to assistive technologies.

Check

“Are changes on the screen indicated by assistive technologies?“

This can be tested with the screen reader.

Solution

Use accessibility announcements

Use accessibility live region

Resources