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Re: expectations role=group / role=region

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From: Birkir R. Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 3, 2022 5:38AM

You should, all landmark role should communicate the region boundries
(as well as role="group"), this is why landmark roles are occasionally
a better choice than headings that only mark the start of a section of
content, (especially if the following section of content does not
start with a heading).
I'm finding that screen reader announcements for the region role are
disappearing, especially in Jaws, even if the region has an accessible
name.
I have to say I find this concerning.


On 4/2/22, Sonja Weckenmann < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
> --
> Sonja Weckenmann
> IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
>
>
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