Encompass - 2026.1 Release Notes

 2.1.1 Keyboard and related interactive control behavior details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved:  The campaign selection experience in Multi-Campaign Comparison has been enhanced to improve the usability of checkbox and capsule-style selections. These updates make it easier for users to clearly identify which campaigns are selected and ensure the workflow is more consistent and reliable when using keyboard navigation or assistive technologies.

2.1.1 Keyboard and related interactive control behavior Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Accessibility enhancements have been introduced to the Multi-Campaign Comparison feature to make it more usable for a broader range of administrators. While the specific success criteria are not fully detailed in the source notes, the updates strengthen overall accessibility within the comparison workflow and help reduce barriers for users relying on keyboard navigation or assistive technologies.

Accessibility support tied to the comparison workflow Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: The admin main menu and its expandable submenu items have been updated to support full keyboard navigation. Users can now open and move through these menus without relying on a mouse, resolving previous accessibility barriers. This improvement ensures that key admin areas are easier to access and provides a more inclusive experience for those using keyboard navigation or assistive technologies.

2.1.1 Keyboard Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: The information tooltip in the admin top navigation has been updated so its trigger can receive keyboard focus and be activated using keyboard controls. This resolves the issue of contextual help being inaccessible to users who navigate without a mouse, improving overall accessibility and usability.

1.1.1 Non-text Content Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Decorative icons in the admin top navigation have been updated so they are no longer announced as meaningful content by screen readers. This change reduces unnecessary audio clutter and allows screen reader users to focus on the controls and information that matter most.

1.1.1 Non-text Content Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Decorative cover images used in fundraising cards within the admin main menu have been updated so they are treated as decorative rather than meaningful content. This prevents screen readers from announcing unnecessary image details, reducing clutter and creating a cleaner, more focused navigation experience for users.

2.4.3 Focus Order Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Admin menu items that become visually hidden at smaller screen sizes or higher zoom levels have been removed from the keyboard focus order. This resolves the issue of keyboard users tabbing into controls they cannot see, creating a more logical and predictable navigation flow.

1.1.1 Non-text Content Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Alternative text for informational images has been improved to more accurately convey the meaning and purpose of those visuals. This enhancement provides screen reader users with clearer, more useful context, replacing vague or incomplete descriptions with text that better supports understanding and navigation.

3.3.3 Error Suggestion Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Required fields in the Attendee List form, including Category and Note Text, have been updated to deliver clearer field-level error messages and suggestions when information is missing or invalid. These improvements help users quickly understand what needs to be corrected, making form completion easier, more intuitive, and more accessible.

2.4.3 Focus Order Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: CMS admin menu elements that become hidden due to layout changes or zoom behavior on the Attendee List page have been removed from the keyboard focus order. This resolves the issue of keyboard users landing on controls that are not visible, creating a more logical and predictable reading and navigation flow.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: The Gift Information form has been updated to enhance text contrast and readability at smaller screen widths and higher zoom levels. These improvements address issues such as low contrast, overlapping content, and text appearing over backgrounds or images, making the form easier to read and helping users more effectively view and complete gift details.

2.1.1 Keyboard Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: The Large Calendar has been updated so that controls such as the date picker, month and year navigation, print option, and full-size action can now be reached and operated using a keyboard. This resolves barriers for users who previously could not fully interact with calendar tools without a mouse, ensuring a more accessible and inclusive experience.

2.1.1 Keyboard Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Calendar and date-related controls in Account Registration Lookup have been updated to fully support keyboard access, including date picker interactions, navigation controls, and related event links. These improvements enhance accessibility by ensuring that users who rely on keyboard navigation can more easily engage with this important event workflow.

1.3.1 Info and Relationships Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: The Event Listing calendar table has been updated to use proper structural markup, including accurate row and column header relationships. These improvements help screen reader users better understand how event data is organized and make navigation within the table more intuitive and accessible.

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Hover- and focus-based submenu panels in Ambassador Challenges Settings have been updated to remain usable during interaction and to be dismissed more predictably. These improvements resolve issues where menus could disappear too easily or be difficult to manage, particularly for keyboard users and those with mobility needs, resulting in a more accessible and reliable experience.

2.1.1 Keyboard Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: The previous and next carousel arrow controls have been updated from non-semantic elements to accessible interactive controls that can be reached and activated using a keyboard. This resolves barriers for users who were unable to navigate carousel content without a mouse, ensuring a more inclusive and accessible experience.

1.3.1 Info and Relationships Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: A submenu component that previously used table markup for layout has been updated so assistive technologies no longer interpret it as a data table. This change reduces confusion for screen reader users and provides a more accurate understanding of the interface structure, improving overall accessibility

1.3.1 Info and Relationships Details of the issue addressed and the problem the update solved: Page Verbiage and Content Builder controls have been updated so layout tables are no longer exposed as meaningful tabular content to screen readers. This change removes misleading structural announcements and makes these editing areas easier to understand for assistive technology users, improving clarity and accessibility.