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Screen readers do not announce divs. They only read from the AOM.

A <div> itself is treated as a generic, transparent box. It doesn't get keyboard focus, and it isn't added to the screen reader's elements list (like headings, links, or landmarks).

> I’ve usability tested and performed user research with many users needing assistive tools and I’ve used them myself as part of design.

Tell me how often screen readers announce divs that have no role attributes. You are continuing to spread misinformation

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