diff --git a/taccsite_cms/static/site_cms/js/modules/setTargetForExternalLinks.js b/taccsite_cms/static/site_cms/js/modules/setTargetForExternalLinks.js
index 0ab7562a2..c056c6e51 100644
--- a/taccsite_cms/static/site_cms/js/modules/setTargetForExternalLinks.js
+++ b/taccsite_cms/static/site_cms/js/modules/setTargetForExternalLinks.js
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ export default function findLinksAndSetTargets() {
         }
       }
       if ( link.target === '_blank') {
-        link.setAttribute('aria-description', 'Opens in new window.');
+        link.setAttribute('aria-label', 'Opens in new window.');
       }
     }