The short answer

Give every field a clear purpose and explain what information belongs there. A tidy-looking form can still be difficult to complete.

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Check the actual input experience

Use descriptive labels such as “Where is the problem?” rather than “Details 1.” Mark optional photos as optional, explain any format restrictions and show an understandable error when submission fails. Offer an appropriate alternative contact route.

W3C explains that form labels should identify controls and be associated with them for assistive technology. [1]

Ask your software provider how the form works with a keyboard and screen reader. A screenshot cannot establish accessibility. Do not make residents complete a lengthy form before reporting an immediate hazard.

Sources

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  1. Labeling Controls — W3C WAISupports the attributed passage: W3C explains that form labels should identify controls and be associated with them for assistive technology. The practical workflow and labeled examples are the publication’s own applications, not source-reported cases. Source checked Sep 8, 2026.

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