Datatable: Checkbox in DataTable not operable via keyboard with screen reader (NVDA)

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Describe the bug

When using a screen reader (e.g., NVDA) and navigating the DataTable with keyboard keys (Tab/Arrow), the row selection checkbox cannot be checked or unchecked using the Space/Enter key. Instead, the focus skips to the next focusable element, and the checkbox state remains unchanged.

This issue only occurs when navigating via keyboard with a screen reader active. Mouse interaction works as expected — clicking the checkbox correctly toggles its state.

Reproducer

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System Information

System: Windows
Browser: Chrome
Screen Reader: NVDA

Steps to reproduce the behavior

1. Use PrimeReact DataTable with selectionMode="multiple" (checkbox).
2. Turn on NVDA or any screen reader.
3. Navigate to the checkbox using keyboard (Tab or Arrow keys).
4. Press Space to check/uncheck.

Expected behavior

The checkbox toggles its state and stays focused.

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