Accessibility
Set the page language
Set the page's default language, so screen readers pronounce the content correctly. This meets WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.1.1 Language of Page.
- On English pages, use
lang=en. - On Welsh pages, use
lang=cy.
The Language toggle component sets the language of the toggle link for you. This meets 3.1.2 Language of Parts.
Keep the component’s link text
Use the component’s link text as it is. Do not add an aria-label or hidden text to the links. This meets 2.5.3 Label in Name.
See the Language toggle accessibility guidance for why this matters in Welsh.
Test with Welsh speakers who use voice recognition
None of the main voice recognition tools support Welsh. On Welsh pages, users have to say Welsh button and link text. Their software may not recognise the words.
Include Welsh speakers who use voice recognition software in your research. If you have findings, email the Design System team at dwp-design-system@engineering.digital.dwp.gov.uk.
WCAG success criteria
When testing, pay particular attention to the following WCAG success criteria:
For more about building accessible services, see the DWP Accessibility Manual.
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