a11y: wildcard checkbox and tag inputs missing programmatic context (WCAG 3.3.2) #40

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opened 2026-04-08 06:43:18 -07:00 by pyr0ball · 0 comments

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2026-04-08 06:43:18 -07:00

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Two form fields lack programmatic context:

Wildcard checkbox — aria-describedby missing; screen reader users hear 'I understand, go for it' with no context
Constraint/allergy tag inputs — placeholder is the only instruction; disappears on focus

Fix: Add aria-describedby on the checkbox pointing to the warning text. Move tag-input instructions to a persistent hint element with aria-describedby wiring.

Refs: MED-W12, MED-W13

Two form fields lack programmatic context: 1. **Wildcard checkbox** — `aria-describedby` missing; screen reader users hear 'I understand, go for it' with no context 2. **Constraint/allergy tag inputs** — placeholder is the only instruction; disappears on focus **Fix:** Add `aria-describedby` on the checkbox pointing to the warning text. Move tag-input instructions to a persistent hint element with `aria-describedby` wiring. **Refs:** MED-W12, MED-W13