Accessibility in React Checkbox
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The React Checkbox component adheres to accessibility guidelines and standards, including ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.2 standards, and WCAG roles that are commonly used to evaluate accessibility.
The following table outlines the accessibility compliance of the React Checkbox component:
| Accessibility Criteria | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| WCAG 2.2 Support |  |
| Section 508 Support | |
| Screen Reader Support | |
| Right-To-Left Support | |
| Color Contrast | |
| Mobile Device Support | |
| Keyboard Navigation Support | |
| Accessibility Checker Validation | |
| Axe-core Accessibility Validation | |
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- All features of the component meet the requirement.
- Some features of the component do not meet the requirement.
- The component does not meet the requirement.WAI-ARIA attributes
The React Checkbox component follows the WAI-ARIA patterns to meet accessibility requirements. The following ARIA attributes are used in the React Checkbox component:
| Attributes | Purpose |
|---|---|
aria-disabled |
Indicates that the React Checkbox element is perceived but disabled, so it is not editable or operable by the user. |
Keyboard interaction
The React Checkbox component follows the keyboard interaction guideline, making it accessible for people who use assistive technologies and those who rely entirely on keyboard navigation. The following keyboard shortcut is supported:
| Press | To do this |
|---|---|
| Space | When the React Checkbox has focus, pressing the Space key toggles the React Checkbox between checked and unchecked states. |
Ensuring accessibility
The React Checkbox component’s accessibility is validated using accessibility-checker and axe-core software tools during automated testing.
The accessibility compliance of the React Checkbox component is shown in the following sample. Open the sample in a new window to evaluate the React Checkbox component’s accessibility with accessibility tools.