Keyboard accessibility limits in Program Board drag-and-drop workflows
0 reputation · 08 Dec 2023, 13:29 UTC
WCAG 2.1 Conformance in Program Board
Jira Align aims for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, but current Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) indicate gaps in interactive elements. A primary concern involves the Program Board, specifically regarding the movement and ranking of features and dependencies.
Interaction Constraints
The current interface relies heavily on pointer-based interactions for feature ranking and dependency line creation. According to documented conformance gaps, these workflows lack full keyboard alternatives, creating a barrier for users who cannot use a mouse.
While standard navigation is supported, the specific action of reordering items or mapping dependencies via drag-and-drop does not consistently provide a keyboard-operable equivalent that meets WCAG 2.1.1 (Keyboard) and 2.5.1 (Pointer Gestures) standards.
- Focus indicators may be absent or inconsistent during complex board interactions.
- Lack of ARIA live regions for real-time updates during PI planning changes.
What are the documented keyboard-equivalent methods for ranking features on the Program Board? Is there a configuration to enable accessible alternatives for dependency mapping?
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