Accessible Forms

1194.22(n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed online, the form shall allow people using assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

Related Guidelines: WCAG 10.2, 12.4, 9.3; IBM 7.

Issue:  Tell me what this form control is for!
People using screen readers need to be told the purpose of an edit field or check box.

(19) August 2003