Relase notes
WCAG Accessibility Improvements
- Fully live at the end of April (see previous release notes)
- Public site passed 3rd Party Audit for WCAG 2.2 AA with no remaining issues
- Additional tweaks and improvements for edge cases
Keyboard Navigation
- Visible focus indicators: All interactive elements now display clear focus outlines when navigating with a keyboard, making it easier to track your position on the page.
- Improved filter controls: When filters reload the page, focus returns to the control you just used rather than jumping to the top of the page.
- Skip to main content: The skip link now displays properly when focused, allowing keyboard users to bypass navigation menus.
Screen Reader Support
- Better form labels: Radio button and checkbox groups are now properly announced with their question text, so screen reader users hear the full context.
- Clearer table navigation: Data tables now include row headers, so action links like “Edit” and “Remove” are announced with the item or project name they apply to.
- Sortable column improvements: Table column headers no longer announce verbose sorting instructions; current sort state is conveyed through proper ARIA attributes.
- Descriptive action buttons: Delete and remove buttons now include the item name in their accessible label for clarity when multiple items are listed.
Visual Improvements
- Improved contrast:
- All default myTurn colors on the public site will now fully meat WCAG contrast requirements. This necessitated changes to the default colors we use on the site.
- Form field borders, placeholder text, and focus indicators now meet minimum contrast requirements for users with low vision.
- Consistent styling: Focus styles are uniform across buttons, links, dropdowns, and form controls.
Dropdown and Date Controls
- Upgraded dropdown controls: Location filters and other dropdown menus now use improved components with better keyboard and screen reader support.
- Date picker improvements: Navigation buttons (previous/next month) are now keyboard accessible. Full day-cell navigation will be addressed in a future release.
Homepage Content Editing
We’ve improved the content editing experience for your organization’s homepage:
- Heading support: You can now add proper heading levels (H1–H5) to homepage content sections, which helps screen reader users navigate your page by topic.
- Improved heading display: Heading styles are now more visually distinct and consistent.
A Note on Customer Content
These updates ensure the myTurn platform itself meets accessibility standards. However, content you add—such as images, documents, and formatted text—also needs to be accessible. A few tips:
- Add alt text to images: Describe what the image shows so screen reader users understand its purpose.
- Use headings to organize content: The new heading options help users navigate long pages.
- Avoid images of text: When possible, use actual text rather than images containing text, which can’t be resized or read by assistive technology.
We’re happy to help if you have questions about making your content more accessible.