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Error · aria-required-attr

Missing accessibility information

Lighthouse / axe call it: Required ARIA attributes must be provided · [role]s do not have all required [aria-*] attributes

A custom control (switch, checkbox) doesn't tell screen readers its state, e.g. on or off.

Who it leaves out: blind people (screen readers)

How to fix it

Developer task; details below.

In the code

Add the ARIA attributes that this role requires (e.g. aria-checked for role=checkbox).

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