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Enhanced category filter accessibility with ARIA labels, keyboard navigation support, focus indicators, and a "Clear all filters" button for improved screen reader and keyboard user experience.

Technical details

Added semantic ARIA roles and labels to filter sections, implemented CSS focus styles with high-contrast outlines, and created an accessible clear filters button with keyboard event handlers in listing.js.

Tests

  1. Navigate to http://localhost:4000/all/
  2. Use Tab key to navigate through filter checkboxes and verify visible focus indicators
  3. Select filters using Space/Enter keys and verify the "Clear all filters" button appears
  4. Test button with keyboard (Enter/Space) to clear all filters

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Copilot AI review requested due to automatic review settings December 15, 2025 18:22
@anushkaaaaaaaa anushkaaaaaaaa requested a review from a team as a code owner December 15, 2025 18:22
@anushkaaaaaaaa anushkaaaaaaaa requested review from Shafiya-Heena and TimidRobot and removed request for a team December 15, 2025 18:22
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Pull request overview

This PR enhances accessibility for resource filters by adding ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation support, and a "Clear all filters" button to improve the experience for screen reader and keyboard users.

Key Changes:

  • Added semantic ARIA roles and labels to filter sections for better screen reader support
  • Implemented visible focus indicators and keyboard navigation for checkboxes
  • Created a "Clear all filters" button that appears when filters are active

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File Description
docs/_pages/all.html Added ARIA attributes (role, aria-label, aria-labelledby) to filter sidebar and sections, plus clear filters button HTML
docs/_assets/js/listing.js Implemented logic to show/hide clear button based on active filters and handle click/keyboard events
docs/_assets/css/style.css Added styling for clear button, focus indicators for checkboxes, and hover states for accessibility

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Pull request overview

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[Feature] Explore accessibility for category filters

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