fix(react-tree): expose tree selection control to assistive technologies#36384
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I think that won't work and the issue won't be automatically closed after PR merge
Change to: Fixes #36260
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Previous Behavior
Voice access users are unable to access selection tree controls.
New Behavior
The Tree selection control (a checkbox in multiselect, a radio in single-select) now participates in the accessibility tree with an accessible name derived from the item's content. Previously it was hidden from assistive technologies, leaving any tool that operates the visible control directly unable to reach it.
Although the issue was reported against Windows Voice Access, the gap was platform-agnostic and equally affected macOS Voice Control and comparable technologies. Exposing the control resolves it at the source: the selector is now discoverable and operable by assistive technologies across platforms.
Selection state remains on the tree item via aria-checked / aria-selected, so screen readers announce it once (no double-announcement), and keyboard behavior is unchanged (the selector stays tabIndex -1; Space toggles). The fix applies to both the standard tree item layout and the persona tree item layout.
Testing/Verification
Windows 11:
Voice Access — "Show numbers" now places a number on each selection control; saying that number toggles selection, and "Click (item name)" works, confirming the accessible name resolves.
Narrator — selection state is announced once (no double-announcement); the row and the checkbox are both reachable as expected.
macOS (supplementary proxy):
Voice Control number-targeting toggles selection; VoiceOver reads the state once (no doubling). The browser accessibility tree confirms the control is exposed with the correct name.
Automated:
Added unit regression tests asserting the selection control is exposed (found by role) and named; verified they fail if the fix is reverted.
Fixes #36260