diff --git a/src/layouts/helpers/SearchModal.tsx b/src/layouts/helpers/SearchModal.tsx
index 86b7e55..351941e 100644
--- a/src/layouts/helpers/SearchModal.tsx
+++ b/src/layouts/helpers/SearchModal.tsx
@@ -131,6 +131,7 @@ const SearchModal = () => {
             htmlFor="searchInput"
             className="absolute left-7 top-[calc(50%-7px)]"
           >
+            <span className="sr-only">search icon</span>
             {searchString ? (
               <svg
                 onClick={() => setSearchString("")}