New features in ARIA 1.2

Working Draft of ARIA 1.2 Specification

• HTML harmonization:
  • Define roles appropriate for every HTML element.
  • Assign default ARIA role mappings to every HTML element.
  • Some new roles, like generic role for elements with no semantics like div and span, should not be used by developers.
• New ways to define an accessible name:
  • Encapsulation using the labelrole for a limited set of elements (e.g. checkbox, radio ...).
  • The legend role for the group and radiogroup roles.
• Combobox design pattern 1.2 that works with assistive technologies.
• Accessible Object Model (AOM) to reflect ARIA properties.