.gov Registrar: Ensure unique and descriptive accessible names for IP Address form fields #3589
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Issue description
As a screen reader user, I need each “IP address (IPv4 or IPv6)” form field to have a unique and descriptive accessible name so that I can understand which server the field corresponds to and enter the correct IP address without confusion.
This will ensure compliance with Trusted Tester ID [1.3.1 Info and Relationships] and WCAG success criteria 2.4.4 Name, Role Value, which requires that the purpose fields be clear from their labels alone.
URL: DNS name servers | calgiftedskool.gov | .gov Registrar (cloud.gov)
Current Issue:
The IP address form fields currently share the same accessible name, making them indistinguishable for screen reader users.
This creates confusion as users cannot determine which IP address field belongs to which server.
Acceptance criteria
Each IP address form field has a unique and descriptive accessible name that clearly indicates the server it corresponds to (e.g., “Server 1 IP Address (IPv4 or IPv6),” “Server 2 – IP Address (IPv4 or IPv6)”).
The accessible name should match or align with the visible label to provide a consistent experience.
Screen readers should announce distinct labels for each IP address field.
Implementation should be verified using assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver.
Additional context
This story resolves issue 5 Trusted Tester 508 report and remediation plan
Links to other issues
This issue is blocked by #3256
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