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Need to Implement Status Messages for Data Grid content change

Currently, when a user filters data in a grid or table using a Search input and presses Enter, the visual content updates to show filtered results. However, no status message or feedback is announced to assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver). This creates an accessibility gap because screen-reader users are not informed that the results have changed, leading to confusion and reduced usability.

Actual Behavior

  • The table/grid updates visually to reflect the filtered results.

  • No announcement is made to indicate that the results have changed.

  • Focus remains on the Search field with no confirmation that the action succeeded.

  • Screen-reader users may believe nothing happened.

Expected Behavior

  • When the table/grid updates, a status message should be announced (e.g., “Results updated” or “Filtered results displayed”).

  • Screen-reader users should receive clear feedback confirming that their search action was successful.

  • Focus behavior should remain logical, and users should be able to understand the updated state of the table without guessing.

  • Feedback should comply with WCAG 2.2 guidelines:
    • 4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA) – Inform users of important content changes without moving focus.
    • 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) – Notify assistive technologies when component states or values change.
    • 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) – Convey content changes programmatically for interpretation by assistive technologies.

Impact Without this feature, screen-reader users cannot perceive the updated state of the grid, resulting in poor accessibility and usability