Announce forms updates through an aria-live region

[mikewheeleer]

Announce forms changes to assistive tech

Description

When forms content updates, screen-reader users receive no feedback. This issue adds a polite live-region announcement.

Requirements and context

• Repository scope: StableRoute-Org/Stableroute-frontend only.
• Announce the meaningful forms change (count/status) via a polite live region.
• Debounce so rapid updates do not spam the queue; do not announce on mount.
• No change to the underlying logic.

Suggested execution

• Fork the repo and create a branch
• git checkout -b a11y/forms-01-live
• Implement changes
  • Write code in: the relevant module.
  • Write comprehensive tests in: cover the new behaviour and edge cases.
• Test and commit

Test and commit

• Run npm run lint, npm test, and npm run build.
• Cover edge cases: rapid successive updates, zero results.
• Include the full test output in the PR description.

Example commit message

a11y(forms): announce updates politely

Guidelines

• Minimum 95 percent test coverage for impacted modules.
• Clear, reviewer-focused documentation.
• Timeframe: 96 hours.

Community & contribution rewards

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[Fabluchy]

I would like to improve form accessibility by announcing updates through an aria-live region. I can contribute through frontend accessibility enhancements, screen reader support, and ensuring a better user experience for all users.