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Re: Inaccessible table

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From: Sumit Patel
Date: May 24, 2023 6:28AM

alt + ctrl + arrowkeys won't work here as screen reader does not
identify it as table. just using arrow keys - down and up arrow .

We have given use aria table as a solution. but, their response was
the component code is not in their control . so, they can't these many
attributes on that . So, they have given this pdf file to confirm with
WCAG.

Coming back to the trouble or confusion which is going to be faced by
screen reader users regarding the table, is it goinggoing to violate
any sc of WCAG or just going to be a best practice

I am sure this approach not going to give a good user experience for them

On 24/05/2023, <EMAIL REMOVED> < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> I would also make sure that the PDF is clearly indicated as an accessible
> alternative to the table. And the accessible alternative should be visible
> so anyone can access it.
>
> I am less certain I might hide the table from screen readers. There are
> people with disabilities who can see but use screen readers or technologies
> like screen readers. Hiding the content from a screen reader may impact
> their user experience as well.
>
> Thanks!
> Tim
>