Here’s the translation to American English:
A new API called ARIA Notify has been released and is available for developers within an initial testing framework. This development aims to improve the accessibility of changes in web content for all users. Those interested can try ARIA Notify from Microsoft Edge 136 or enable it locally using a feature flag in the command line.
The new API addresses the challenges faced by users of assistive technologies, especially individuals with visual impairments, when trying to identify changes in web page content that do not involve modifications to the DOM. For example, changes in text formatting or notifications of a participant joining a video conference are situations that are often difficult to manage without the right tool.
Traditionally, developers have relied on ARIA dynamic regions as a temporary solution, which has significant limitations. These regions are inherently tied to DOM elements, which can create problems in cases where changes do not produce visible alterations in the underlying page structure. Such situations often hinder screen readers from accessing offscreen content, a common web accessibility issue.
ARIA Notify offers developers a more ergonomic way to inform assistive technologies about changes. Through the ariaNotify() method, content that needs to be announced to users can be communicated accurately. This method is available for both the document object and specific nodes in the DOM, thus facilitating the inclusion of messages in the appropriate language of the page content.
Additionally, developers will be able to set priorities for notifications, allowing more critical messages to be announced before less urgent ones. This is achieved using the priority option, which classifies notifications as high priority or normal.
The API is now ready for testing, and developers can do so locally or by registering their websites to participate in the Microsoft Edge origin trial. User feedback on this new tool is anticipated to continue improving accessibility on the web.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
