[OPEN] [a11y] Screen readers don't read HTML Editor content in Firefox

Canvas

Engineers are currently investigating the issue.

Description

When using the raw HTML Editor with a screen reader using Firefox, it doesn't read out the text in the editor.

Expected Behavior

Instead it should read out the test in the field.

Workaround

Use Chrome.

Steps to Reproduce

Prerequisite: A course, screen reader, and Firefox.

  1. Create a discussion and switch to the raw HTML Editor.

  2. Navigate through the HTML Editor and notice it doesn't read out the test in the editor.

Additional Info

RCX-2491


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