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From: Sonja Weckenmann
Date: Apr 2, 2022 11:24AM

Hi,

I am aware of the semantic difference between role="region" and
role="group".

Assuming the roles are both used with an accessible name:
In terms of role="group" assistive technology should convey the
boundaries of the group (in reading mode).

What about role="region"?
I wonder if I can claim the same expectation for role="region" (in
reading mode)? Or is the use of role="region" not meant to meet such
expectations?

Thanks a lot
Sonja



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Sonja Weckenmann
IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)