omeka / omeka/plugin-Geolocation

Accessibility: screen reader handling of map zoom level changes

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Since Sep 3, 2026.

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Description

Map zoom controls currently lack status announcements. Screen reader feedback should note the new map zoom level after successful control activation. This goes for zoom in, zoom out, and fit all.

(4.1.3 Status Messages; Level AA; WCAG 2.1)

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