For UI components with labels that include text or images of text, the accessible name contains the visible text.
ADA Relevance: Level A is the minimum baseline. Failing this criterion is a clear ADA violation and one of the easiest violations for plaintiff attorneys to identify.
Voice input users activate controls by speaking the visible label. If the accessible name doesn't match, voice commands won't work.
Compare visible text labels with accessible names (check with screen reader or inspect ARIA). The accessible name should contain the visible text.
Ensure aria-label, aria-labelledby, or the accessible name includes the visible text. Don't use completely different text for ARIA labels than what's visually displayed.
These industries commonly fail WCAG 2.5.3 due to the nature of their website content and functionality:
Different platforms have different levels of built-in support for WCAG 2.5.3:
WCAG 2.5.3 requires that for UI components with labels that include text or images of text, the accessible name contains the visible text. This is a Level A criterion under the Operable principle, meaning it is a minimum baseline requirement.
Compare visible text labels with accessible names (check with screen reader or inspect ARIA). The accessible name should contain the visible text.
Yes. WCAG 2.5.3 is a Level A criterion, and courts consistently reference WCAG 2.1 AA as the standard for ADA compliance. Failing to meet this criterion creates legal exposure for ADA lawsuits, which typically settle for $10,000 to $75,000+.
Failing WCAG 2.5.3 Label in Name means voice input users activate controls by speaking the visible label. If the accessible name doesn't match, voice commands won't work. This violation is detectable by automated scanning tools that ADA plaintiff attorneys use to identify lawsuit targets. ADA CodeFix can scan your site for this specific violation and provide AI-generated code fixes.
ADA CodeFix automatically scans for Label in Name violations and provides AI-generated code fixes — not overlay widgets.
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