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From: Mohith BP
Date: May 29, 2023 4:20AM

Hi Bryan,

I was trying to search for the article "Differences between ARIA 1.0 and
1.1: Changes to role="combobox""
I am unable to get to the right screen. Is there an updated URL?
The link you provided is rerouting to the Mega Menu example.

Thanks & Regards,
Mohith


On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 10:55 PM Bryan Garaventa <
<EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hi,
> I don't know why I keep having to resend this to WebAim and others, but
> the 1.0 ARIA Combobox design pattern has been accessible for years now,
> across all mainstream AT and browser combinations, as long as you follow
> the guidance on this article.
> https://www.levelaccess.com/differences-aria-1-0-1-1-changes-rolecombobox/
>
> It takes into account the changes discussed in 1.1, and how this applies
> to 1.0, and how the 1.0 design pattern needs to be adapted to ensure
> accessibility going forward. With these changes, ARIA comboboxes are indeed
> accessible. I know this because I was involved in the process of ensuring
> the mappings would be maintained as 1.1 was developed.
>
> All the best,
> Bryan
>
>
>
> Bryan Garaventa
> Principal Accessibility Architect
> Level Access, Inc.
> <EMAIL REMOVED>
> 415.624.2709 (o)
> www.LevelAccess.com
>
>
>