Description
Users reported accessibility issues in the masthead component used in IBM Docs:
- Form control with "listbox" role has no associated label
- The combobox design pattern is detected as ARIA 1.1, which is not allowed by ARIA 1.2
- Link Documentation,Current region and profile buttons are not part of any landmark.
Component(s) impacted
Masthead
Browser
Chrome
Carbon for IBM.com version
v2.34.0
Severity
Severity 2 = Aspects of design is broken, and impedes users in a significant way, but there is a way to complete their tasks. Affects major 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/masthead
Steps to reproduce the issue (if applicable)
Scan with IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker
Release date (if applicable)
No response
Code of Conduct
Description
Users reported accessibility issues in the masthead component used in IBM Docs:
Component(s) impacted
Masthead
Browser
Chrome
Carbon for IBM.com version
v2.34.0
Severity
Severity 2 = Aspects of design is broken, and impedes users in a significant way, but there is a way to complete their tasks. Affects major 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/masthead
Steps to reproduce the issue (if applicable)
Scan with IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker
Release date (if applicable)
No response
Code of Conduct