[YOUR TITLE]: Accessibility issue in the footer

[NicoletaBordea]

Description

We have users reported several accessibility issues in the footer:

1. Close button of language Combobox with "button" role has no associated label
2. Language combobox with role="combobox" does not associate label
3. The 'id' "assistiveStatus" specified for the ARIA property 'aria-labelledby' value is not valid
4. The Language drop-down in the footer is not announced by the screen reader. When navigating with a screen reader, there is no indication that a drop-down control exists, and the available options are not read aloud. As a result, users relying on assistive technology are unaware of this interactive element and cannot use it effectively.
5. Incorrect list items information provided for the screen reader users. Visually there are 5 list items available where as screen reader announces as 4 list items.

Component(s) impacted

Screen reader users may receive incorrect information about the element's purpose, leading to confusion and difficulty navigating or understanding the content.

Browser

Chrome

Carbon for IBM.com version

v2.34.0

Severity

Severity 3 = The problem is visible or noticeable to users but does not impede the usability or functionality. Affects minor functionality, has a workaround.

Application/website

IBM Docs

Package

@carbon/ibmdotcom-web-components

CodeSandbox example

https://stackblitz.com/github/carbon-design-system/carbon-for-ibm-dotcom/tree/main/packages/web-components/examples/stackblitz/components/footer-language-only

Steps to reproduce the issue (if applicable)

No response

Release date (if applicable)

No response

Code of Conduct

• I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
• I checked the current issues for duplicate issues

[gabriel-sanchez-wdg]

Need ETA for resolution.

[NicoletaBordea]

Another accessibility issue in the footer:

Issue description: 1.List element is missing or improperly structured.
2.The element with role "list" does not own any child element with any of the following role(s): "listitem"