Ran a comprehensive second-pass audit via 3 parallel agents (submission_form Vue, template_builder Vue, settings/dashboard ERB + custom JS elements). Produced a full remediation plan saved at `.plans/refactored-forging-dream.md` covering Sprints 5–8.
Then implemented Sprints 5 (Critical), 6 (High), and 7 (Medium) in a single commit.
| 5-A Search input missing label | Added sr-only `<label>`, `aria-label` to clear link and submit button | `shared/_search_input.html.erb` |
| 5-B Flash messages not announced | Added conditional `role`/`aria-live`/`aria-atomic`; `aria-label="dismiss"` on close | `shared/_flash.html.erb` |
| 5-C HTML modal — no dialog semantics | Added `role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby` to modal-box; `id` to title span | `shared/_html_modal.html.erb` |
| 5-E `<a href="#">` used as buttons | Converted all 11+ instances to `<button type="button">` in Vue submission_form | `signature_step.vue`, `initials_step.vue`, `phone_step.vue` |
### Sprint 6: High Priority Fixes
| Item | Fix | Files |
|------|-----|-------|
| 6-A Pagination landmark | `<div>` → `<nav aria-label="pagination">`; `aria-current="page"` on current span | `shared/_pagination.html.erb` |
| 6-B Settings nav landmark | Wrapped `<menu-active>` in `<nav aria-label="settings">`; `aria-label` on GitHub/Discord/AI icon links | `shared/_settings_nav.html.erb` |
| 6-B/7-J menu_active aria-current | Added `link.setAttribute('aria-current', 'page')` to active link | `elements/menu_active.js` |
| 6-C/D Progress dots + focus mgmt | Converted dots to `<button>` with `aria-label="Step N of M"`, `aria-current="step"`; `role="group" aria-label="Form progress"` container; `aria-expanded/aria-controls` on expand button; `:aria-hidden="!isFormVisible"` | `submission_form/form.vue` |
The following items are deferred for a separate planning session due to complexity:
- **8-A**: Keyboard alternative for drag-and-drop field placement (`fields.vue`, `field.vue`, `page.vue`, `area.vue`) — requires "Add to page" button + arrow-key nudging
- **8-B**: Context menu keyboard trigger (Shift+F10) in `field_context_menu.vue`
- **8-C**: Field settings dropdown focus trap + Escape handler in `field.vue`
- **8-D**: Live region announcement when field added/removed in `builder.vue`
### Next Session Recommendations
1. **Sprint 8**: Plan and implement template builder keyboard access (items 8-A through 8-D above) — most impactful remaining gap
2. **Manual verify Sprint 5-7**: Test search input with keyboard only; trigger flash messages; test file upload Tab flow; cycle through form progress dots with arrow keys
3. **7-C skipped**: `v-show` + `aria-hidden` sync on `form.vue` container — double-check if added or still needed
4. **7-H skipped**: `scroll_buttons.js` aria-hidden on hidden buttons — verify or add
5. **7-I deeper fix**: Current fix adds `aria-label` to the native select; consider full combobox refactor for better AT experience (lower priority)
6. **Retest audit**: Run fresh accessibility audit to confirm no regressions introduced