Accessibility

Acquia, in partnership with Wide | Switzerland, has launched Drupal certification exams in French. This initiative improves accessibility for French-speaking Drupal users and supports cultural diversity in the tech community. Key certifications include Drupal Site Builder, with more to come. ...more

GitHub introduces significant updates to improve accessibility for users of assistive technology, focusing on lists of issues, pull requests, and tables. Learn more about these enhancements and GitHub's commitment to inclusive design. ...more

The A11yTalks session "Empowering People with Disabilities Using GitHub Copilot," featuring Carie Fisher and Jesse Dugas, has been rescheduled to July 31 at 1 PM ET due to health issues. The session will also be available on the A11yTalks YouTube channel. ...more

Discover how the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) transformed its decade-old Drupal 7 website. Partnering with Morpht and Svelte Studios, the project migrated complex data to Drupal 9 on GovCMS PaaS. This case study highlights the successful redesign that improved structure, preserved SEO, and elevated AER's communication. ...more

Lead Engineer Kat Shaw will present "What the Heck is ARIA? A Beginner's Guide to ARIA for Accessibility" at Drupal GovCon 2024. The session, aimed at improving web accessibility, will take place on Wednesday at 9:00 AM in Orem Hall A. Attendees should have a basic understanding of HTML. ...more

Join Drupal Camp Asheville 2024's Friday Afternoon Unconference on July 12 for dynamic discussions and collaborative learning. Facilitators Bayo Fodeke and Mark Shropshire will guide sessions on topics like accessibility, DevOps, and security. ...more

Javier Reartes from Lullabot introduces a JavaScript plugin to make HTML tables more responsive and accessible. The plugin adds navigation controls for better readability on small devices and includes features to ensure full accessibility. ...more

Murray Woodman of Morpht discusses the pros and cons of using PDFs versus HTML for publishing content on Australian government websites, emphasizing accessibility and best practices for content management. ...more

Diamond Techsoft explores key web development trends for Drupal, including headless CMS, PWAs, Drupal 10 security, AI integration, accessibility, and low-code solutions. Learn how these innovations enhance performance and user experience. ...more

Explore the transformative vision behind Drupal Starshot through the insights of Gábor Hojtsy and Pamela Barone. This ambitious initiative addresses Drupal's past criticisms by enhancing user experience and accessibility with innovative UI improvements and pre-packaged feature sets. Delve into the potential and challenges of Starshot and understand how the leadership team is steering Drupal towards a more user-friendly future. ...more

Enable by SIS offers a comprehensive guide to implementing accessibility in Content Management Systems (CMS). The article covers accessible CMS options like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, the importance of vetting third-party plugins, and best practices for overcoming common accessibility challenges. ...more

John Jameson, Digital Accessibility Developer at Princeton University, explains how Editoria11y improves web content accessibility by highlighting issues inline for non-technical users. Learn about its impact on Drupal and WordPress platforms in his recent talk at Accessibility Talks. ...more