[Due for payment 2026-01-30] [$250][Accessibility][Tracking] Fix Unexpected Behavior

[rushatgabhane]

Overview

This issue tracks unexpected auto-open/auto-close behaviors that can be confusing for screen reader and keyboard users.

Context

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

Issues to Fix

• [Due for payment 2026-06-01] [$250] Other A11y: Many Pages: Date of Birth picker automatically opens when screen loads #77327 - Date picker automatically opens on screen load (prevent auto-open)
• [Due for payment 2026-03-30] [$250] SR: Settings-Security: The date field is announced as read-only but can be activated with a mouse #74842 - Date field announced as read-only but activatable (remove readonly, make it a button)
• [$250] Other A11y: Many Pages: The layout closes unexpectedly after selecting or removing the option #74834 - Layout closes unexpectedly after selection (require explicit confirmation)

Instructions

Suggested Fix: Fix unexpected auto-open/auto-close behavior

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).

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• Upwork Job URL: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~022009703222119214612
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• Last Price Increase: 2026-01-09
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• ChavdaSachin | Contributor | 110121495

Issue Owner

Current Issue Owner: @mallenexpensify

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Job added to Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~022009703222119214612

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

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Upwork job price has been updated to $250

[yatin-italy]

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