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Re: what to do when <section> flags as accessibility error

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From: Beranek, Nicholas
Date: Dec 2, 2016 12:34PM

I agree with Mike. If you don't have multiple regions or landmarks of the same name on the page, then there is little value in adding an aria-label/labelledby to provide an accessible name. I would just add a heading to the region (if necessary) and move on.

Is it calling out SC 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and/or SC 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks? I assume it's referencing the following sufficient technique for each: https://www.w3.org/TR/2016/NOTE-WCAG20-TECHS-20161007/ARIA11

One concern: The <section> maps to the region role, but regions are not considered landmarks per the WAI-ARIA spec. I would check other issues to ensure it's not calling out false positives or ones that are just plain wrong.

Nick