Screen reader is announcing incorrect role as link for 'Previous' and 'Next' button in windows.
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Test Environment:
OS: Windows 11[Version 24H2(OS Build 24631.3593)]
Edge: Version 135.0.2535.51 (Official build) (64-bit)
Chrome: Version 135.0.6422.112 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Screen readers: NVDA (2024.4.2)
Test URL: https://jqueryui.com/datepicker/
User Impact:
Visually challenged users who rely on screen readers are facing difficulty if Screen reader is announcing incorrect role as link for 'Previous' and 'Next' button in windows.
Pre-Requisite:
- Turn on Screen Readers:
NVDA: Ctrl + Alt + N - Verbosity:
NVDA: Default
Repro Steps:
- Launch the application using URL: https://jqueryui.com/datepicker/ in windows.
- Date Picker screen will appear.
- Press tab key to move to the date control and activate it.
- Press tab key to move to the 'Previous' and 'Next' control.
- Verify whether screen reader is announcing incorrect role as link for 'Previous' and 'Next' button in windows or not.
Actual Result:
Screen reader is announcing incorrect role as link for 'Previous' and 'Next' button in windows.
Screen reader announces: Link Next / Link Prev
Refer Attachment:
1.Screen reader is announcing incorrect role as link for 'Previous' and 'Next' button in windows..png
2.Screen reader is announcing incorrect role as link for 'Previous' and 'Next' button in windows..mp4
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3349a1f0-ae98-4d14-9e0b-348fab23aa98
Expected Result:
Screen reader should announce correct role as "Button" for 'Previous' and 'Next' button in windows.
Screen reader should announce: Button Next / Button Prev
Thanks for the report. Does the issue you describe exist when jQuery UI 1.12.1 is used or only with jQuery UI 1.13.0 or newer?