[aria-hidden="true"] elements do not contain focusable descendents

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. [Learn how `aria-hidden`

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About

Focusable descendents within an [aria-hidden="true"] element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. [Learn how aria-hidden affects focusable elements](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.10/aria-hidden-focus).

Why it's important

Ensures assistive technologies like screen readers can correctly interpret and announce page elements to users with disabilities.

User stories

As a screen reader user, I want ARIA attributes to be correctly implemented so that I can understand the purpose and state of interactive elements.

Error

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Failed: [aria-hidden="true"] elements do not contain focusable descendents

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