WCAG 2.1 AA Review of Platform

[scorbitt1]

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We would like to explore using GitHub Classrooms for our students and submitted the product and an example for our Accessibility Team to review using WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We had only 2 significant write-ups and 2 minor. I was wondering if it was possible for these to be reviewed and if a fix is determined to be needed. Reviews were done on Google Chrome Version 105.0.5195.102 (Official Build) (64-bit). Some of these may be just how our preview content was presented but the major issues look as if they are platform based, not content based.

Minor issues

1. The focus ring is missing for some elements, including the navigational icons before the light/dark one, the copy cody buttons, and the tabs: WCAG Success Criteria 2.4.7 Focus Visible
2. The toggle sidebar button is not keyboard accessible: WCAG Success Criteria 2.1.1 Keyboard

Significant issues

1. Unable to horizontal scroll with keyboard to see code snippets. Marked as Significant because it is possible to copy and paste the code and see its entirety that way: WCAG Success Criteria 2.1.1 Keyboard
2. The keyboard focus is trapped within the interative code aspects, resulting in a keyboard trap. Marked as Significant because this only happens when trying to run the code: WCAG Success Criteria 2.1.2 Keyboard Trap

[ghostinhershell]

Hey @scorbitt1 👋🏾

Thanks so much for reaching out! We can take a closer look at the feedback from your Accessibility team. Will all of these issues need to be addressed in order for your team to move forward with using GitHub Classrooms?

[scorbitt1]

Hi Sarto! They are a big consideration for long term use. We really feel like the product aligns well with our curriculum but we always want our students to have accessible platforms. Any help you can provide would be great! Sarah Corbitt Program Development Owner, College of IT O: 385.428.6286 | M: 605.415.2065 ***@***.******@***.***> ***@***.*** From: Sarto Jama ***@***.***> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:42 PM To: community/community ***@***.***> Cc: Sarah Corbitt ***@***.***>; Mention ***@***.***> Subject: Re: [community/community] WCAG 2.1 AA Review of Platform (Discussion #63947) [EXTERNAL EMAIL] WARNING: This email originated from outside of Western Governors University.

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________________________________ Hey @scorbitt1<https://github.com/scorbitt1>, Thanks so much for reaching out! We can take a closer look at the feedback from your Accessibility team. Will all of these issues need to be addressed in order for your team to move forward with using GitHub Classrooms? — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#63947 (comment)>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A4ITOUSLGWDFTPTRRCEZKOLXY62F3ANCNFSM6AAAAAA3SWPW6Y>. You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.******@***.***>>

[ghostinhershell]

Thanks for confirming @scorbitt1! I've passed this feedback along to our Accessibility team. We're reviewing these issues and will get back to you with more information as soon as we can.

[scorbitt1]

Sarto, Thank you so much! I look forward to the potential of a great experience for our students! Sarah Corbitt Program Development Owner, College of IT O: 385.428.6286 | M: 605.415.2065 ***@***.******@***.***> ***@***.*** From: Sarto Jama ***@***.***> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:41 PM To: community/community ***@***.***> Cc: Sarah Corbitt ***@***.***>; Mention ***@***.***> Subject: Re: [community/community] WCAG 2.1 AA Review of Platform (Discussion #63947) [EXTERNAL EMAIL] WARNING: This email originated from outside of Western Governors University.

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________________________________ Thanks for confirming @scorbitt1<https://github.com/scorbitt1>! I've passed this feedback along to our Accessibility team. We're reviewing these issues and will get back to you with more information as soon as we can. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#63947 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A4ITOUU53DJ3A2YZJBOD7MLXZD3YXANCNFSM6AAAAAA3SWPW6Y>. You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.******@***.***>>

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