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Crisis Line Modal

Use with caution: Candidate
The Crisis Line Modal is found in the Header of VA.gov and provides contact information for the Veteran Crisis Line.

Examples

Default

View va-crisis-line-modal default in Storybook

Usage

  • Provided by default in the VA.gov header. The Crisis Line modal is a sub-component of the header component. The web-component version of this modal will be included in the injected VA.gov header web-component when that component is built.

Placement

  • This modal must always appear in the VA.gov header, including the minimal variation.

Content considerations

  • Do not alter the contents of this component. The contents of this component are governed by CAIA.

Component checklist

Maturity

Guidance
Examples, usage, code usage, content considerations, and accessibility considerations are all complete.
Research
VFS team conducted research on this component which is linked from this page.
Stability
Component has been in production for more than 3 months with no significant issues found.
Adoption
Multiple teams have adopted this component.
Note: This component is not yet in use in production.

Accessibility

Accessible use of color
Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information (WCAG 2.2 1.4.1).
Accessible contrast
Text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for small text and at least 3:1 for large text (WCAG 2.2 1.4.3). Visual information required to identify components and states (except inactive components) has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 (WCAG 2.2 1.4.11).
Keyboard interactions
Follows WCAG 2.2 standards for keyboard accessibility guidelines and includes a description of the keyboard interactions. All interactive elements can be selected and activated using the keyboard.
Content zoom tested
Component has been tested with the display set to 400% at 1280px viewport width to ensure that the component does not have overlapping text or elements and all interactive elements still operate.
Tested in screen readers
Tested with screen readers to ensure there are no issues with reading order, spelling, dynamic content, and interactive elements.

Code assets

Variations
Storybook includes all variations (style, size, orientation, optional iconography, selection, error state, etc.)
Responsive
Component depicted in all responsive breakpoints.
Interactive states
Includes all interactive states that are applicable (hover, active, focus, keyboard focus, disabled).
Tokens
All design attributes (color, typography, layout, etc.) are available as tokens.
Internationalization
Describes i18n attributes.

Visual assets

Variations
Sketch library includes all variations (style, size, orientation, optional iconography, selection, error state, etc.)
Responsive
Component designed to work in all responsive breakpoints.
Interactive states
Includes all interactive states that are applicable (hover, active, focus, keyboard focus, disabled).
Tokens
All design attributes (color, typography, layout, etc.) are available as tokens.
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Last updated: Mar 13, 2024