Date picker accessibility

  • Resolved salihkn

    (@salihkn)


    1 month, 3 weeks ago

    Hi,

    Independent analytics allows us to view visitors within a specific date range. To do this, both a start and end date must be selected from the calendar view. However, screen readers present both the start and end dates on a single line, making it difficult to select a date. I can only navigate this using NVDA’s object navigation feature. Additionally, the previous/next month buttons are unlabeled. Could you work on resolving these issues?

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • Plugin Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    Hi Salih,

    Thanks for bringing these issues to our attention. I will do an accessibility update in our next release and make sure that it works better with screen readers.

    Plugin Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    @salihkn Would it be easier to select a custom date range if I changed every day to a button element? It seems like that might help, but I’m worried about it becoming difficult to navigate between the Apply button and the pre-defined date range buttons. I could potentially include some buttons to skip back and forth.

    I will also give each day a full label, like “September 30th,” instead of it just saying “30.”

    • This reply was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by Ben Sibley.
    Thread Starter salihkn

    (@salihkn)

    I really have no idea. Need to see it in action. I can easily find apply button by going to the top and pressing B to find the first available button and keep pressing till I find apply.

    Plugin Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    Okay thanks, Salih. I will keep working at it and come up with something more intuitive.

    Plugin Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    Hi Salih,

    We just released version 2.9 for all users, which includes accessibility enhancements for the date picker. It should be much easier to navigate via keyboard now, but please let me know if there are any issues.

    Thread Starter salihkn

    (@salihkn)

    Ben,

    thanks for the update and for working on the best possible solution. I really like the new date pickers. And I’m happy to report that I’ve had no problems with both the start and end dates. Thanks again for your commitment to accessibility in all your products.

    Plugin Author Ben Sibley

    (@bensibley)

    I’m so glad to hear it’s working well for you! Thanks for your feedback on the new design.

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