To claim Single A conformance, you must meet all Single A requirements for all content by December 2012
To claim Double A, you must meet all Single A and all Double A requirements by December 2014
To claim Triple A, you must meet all Single A, Double A and Triple A requirements if possible
Forms need to have the right background code so that they can be used by screen readers. The order and structure of the forms is also important so that the form makes sense. They should also be fully accessible to people with mobility impairments who may be using the keyboard.
It is sometimes tempting to remove labels and even submit buttons to streamline design. Doing this can sometimes result in keyboard traps because javascript is usually added to provide the functionality that the missing visible element would provide, particularly for submitting forms or navigating through select lists. The added javascript may not include functionality for the keyboard. Make everything visible and keep it simple.
The UWCMS automatically adds labels and submit buttons to forms built in this system.
The visible text labels for forms should be positioned where the user expects to find them, generally immediately before for text boxes and select lists, and immediately after for radio buttons and check boxes. This also means that all form fields should have a visible label. Also
All form elements should be accessible with the keyboard.
When using the form, the user should be
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If the form is a legal, financial or data gathering form, provide a means of letting the user review the data before submitting.
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No specific requirements