[$250][Accessibility][Tracking] Hide from Assistive Tech / Remove Interactive Role

[rushatgabhane]

Overview

This issue tracks elements that should be hidden from assistive technology or have incorrect interactive roles removed.

Context

Part of the accessibility improvement effort tracked in https://github.com/Expensify/Expensify/issues/575078

Issues to Fix

• Screen Reader: Global: Toggle/checkbox label announced twice, as text and programmatic label #77497 - Toggle/checkbox label announced twice (hide text with accessible={false})
• Screen Reader: Many Pages: Plain text elements announced as actionable #77496 - Plain text elements announced as actionable (remove interactive role)

Instructions

Suggested Fix: Hide redundant elements or remove incorrect roles

Note: Discuss on Slack if you are unsure whether a sub-issue should be fixed or if you are unsure about the right fix / expected result. Ideally, create a single PR that will fix all the issues listed to minimize review time (more PRs only if necessary).

Upwork Automation - Do Not Edit

• Upwork Job URL: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~022009703243399104750
• Upwork Job ID: 2009703243399104750
• Last Price Increase: 2026-01-09

Issue Owner

Current Issue Owner: @Valforte

[melvin-bot]

Job added to Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~022009703243399104750

[melvin-bot]

Current assignee @mallenexpensify is eligible for the Bug assigner, not assigning anyone new.

[melvin-bot]

Triggered auto assignment to Contributor-plus team member for initial proposal review - @dominictb (External)

[melvin-bot]

⚠️ This issue has had its price increased by 4x or more. Please review the issue and ensure the price is correct.

[melvin-bot]

Upwork job price has been updated to $250

[yatin-italy]

Thanks a lot! I’m happy to take on these issues. 😊