📜 Issue Labels

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🔎 Search Terms

accessibility, a11y

🗃️ Project Area

Unknown

🔖 Need

Our accessibility testing has identified multiple issues, many of which stem from upstream node modules in Backstage. These issues may hinder users who rely on assistive technologies, such as screen readers or keyboard navigation, from fully interacting with the application. By addressing these problems, Backstage can better support diverse user needs, improve usability, and comply with accessibility standards like WCAG.

This request builds on ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility across our applications. Fixing these issues will not only benefit employees with disabilities but also improve the overall user experience for everyone.

📝 Proposal

The specific changes involve improving support for assistive technologies, such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, and color contrast adjustments. Examples of issues include missing or incorrect ARIA attributes, inaccessible interactive elements, and improper focus management. These updates should ensure that all components within Backstage are fully accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.

I can provide a full list of accessibility issues we have identified in our testing to help facilitate this effort if requested.

🔄 Alternatives

No response

Have you read the Code of Conduct?

• I have read the Code of Conduct

Are you willing to submit a PR?

Undecided