What Is the Valid ARIA Role Violation?
Ensures all elements with a role attribute use a valid value.
| WCAG Criterion | 4.1.2 |
| Impact | critical |
| axe-core Rule ID | aria-roles |
| WCAG Principle | Robust |
How to Fix Valid ARIA Role
Replace invalid ARIA role values with valid ones from the WAI-ARIA specification. Common mistakes include role="textbox" instead of role="text", or custom roles not in the spec.
Run a free Accessalyze scan to find all instances of this violation on your site, with AI-generated fix code for each specific element.
🔍 Scan Your Site for Valid ARIA Role Violations →Who Is Affected?
The Valid ARIA Role violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:
- Screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Keyboard-only users who cannot use a mouse
- Users with cognitive disabilities who rely on clear structure
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.
Find Valid ARIA Role Violations on Your Site
Free scan in 30 seconds. Get the exact elements with this violation plus AI fix code.
🔍 Scan Free — No Signup