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Changing semantics via ARIA Role

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From: Dennis Deacon
Date: Sep 15, 2015 9:30AM


I understand that changing an element's role is generally frowned upon. An
example would be placing role="link" on a div (just use a link). Are there
acceptable exceptions to this (say role="button" on a link)?

I ask because general guidance seems to bend on this inferred hard & fast
rule.

Thanks in advance.

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