diff --git a/js/src/forum/components/UpdateAlert.tsx b/js/src/forum/components/UpdateAlert.tsx
index 3051749..8f938a9 100644
--- a/js/src/forum/components/UpdateAlert.tsx
+++ b/js/src/forum/components/UpdateAlert.tsx
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ export default class UpdateAlert {
           onclick={() => {
             temporarilyHidden = true;
           }}
+          aria-label={app.translator.trans('fof-terms.forum.update-alert.close')}
         />
       );
     }
diff --git a/resources/locale/en.yml b/resources/locale/en.yml
index 2c6e0aa..49d35d5 100644
--- a/resources/locale/en.yml
+++ b/resources/locale/en.yml
@@ -71,8 +71,9 @@ fof-terms:
 
         update-alert:
             must-accept-message: We've temporarily restricted access to your account while you check out the new terms.
-            can-accept-message: We recently updated the terms. You must accept them to continue using this website.
+            can-accept-message: We recently updated the terms. You can accept them to continue using this website.
             review: Click here to review and accept the new terms
+            close: Close
 
         user_settings:
             optional_policies_label: Policies