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name: accessibility-object-model-integration description: Programmatic manipulation of the accessibility tree to support complex custom controls in React.

Accessibility Object Model (AOM) Integration

Summary

Programmatic manipulation of the accessibility tree to support complex custom controls in React.

Key Capabilities

• Manage ARIA live regions for dynamic content updates.
• Implement focus management for complex composite widgets.
• Map semantic relationships using aria-owns and aria-controls.

PhD-Level Challenges

• Verify AOM state consistency with the visual DOM.
• Handle accessibility announcements during concurrent updates.
• Test screen reader compatibility across disjoint DOM structures.

Acceptance Criteria

• Pass WCAG 2.1 AA audits for complex widgets.
• Demonstrate correct screen reader announcements for async loads.
• Provide keyboard navigation flow diagrams.