OCR: The main search field within the site is missing a visually persistent label.

This refers to the main search box:

DECISION: Ask CIDI if removing the text is better than modifying, if modify and place to the left

Research:

In the context of search boxes, WCAG 3.3.2 "Labels or Instructions" means that you should clearly label your search input field with text like "Search" or "Enter keywords" so users understand what kind of information they should enter to perform a search; essentially, providing a clear indication of the expected input for the search box to aid accessibility, especially for users with cognitive disabilities or relying on assistive technologies