Accessibility

Suzanne Dergacheva will lead the September 2025 edition of A11y Talks, exploring accessibility challenges in complex web elements like maps, filters, sliders, and calendars. The virtual session offers practical guidance for identifying and addressing these barriers early in the development process. ...more

A guest post by accessibility expert Mike Gifford explains how the European Accessibility Act (EAA) reshapes digital inclusion standards and highlights Drupal’s longstanding accessibility features, AI-assisted tools, and community practices designed to help organizations meet the new requirements. ...more

Drupal core contributor Mike Herchel demystifies ARIA usage in this hands-on guide for themers. Learn when and how to use attributes like aria-expanded, aria-label, and role="dialog" to enhance accessibility without overcomplicating your markup. ...more

Government websites face new ADA deadlines under WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Learn six common accessibility issues—PDF overload, alt text gaps, poor contrast, keyboard traps, form errors, and vague links—and discover practical fixes to improve usability and compliance. ...more

Smartbees Tech Lead Denis Peszka shares key Drupal modules and best practices for building WCAG-compliant websites. Learn how Editoria11y, Text Resize, and others help create accessible, user-friendly experiences. ...more

Evolving Web’s Suzanne Dergacheva outlines accessibility strategies for challenging web components like megamenus, AJAX filters, modals, and sliders. The post explains specific issues and workarounds using tools like Axe and Select2, with examples from university and museum websites. ...more

With rising disability rates and a 2026 federal mandate, U.S. states are turning to self-reported data to improve digital accessibility. From AI pilots in D.C. to dedicated roles in Massachusetts, this Government Technology report highlights how governments are adapting. ...more

Drupal veteran Matt Glaman recounts his juvenile idiopathic arthritis diagnosis, psoriatic flare-ups, and fused carpal bones that limit his dominant hand’s motion. After a sixteen-year gap from specialist care, he reports remission and describes the adaptations he has made while embracing his condition as a disability. ...more

Fei Lauren, a Drupal board member and DD&I lead, reflects on queer identity, inclusion practices, and global community connections in a Pride Month feature by the Drupal Association. ...more

Tom Bamford of Annertech reviews government reports on accessibility failings in UK and Irish council websites, and how LocalGov Drupal is addressing them. ...more

How do Drupal, WordPress, and Webflow stack up for accessibility in 2025? This in-depth comparison evaluates admin UI, testing tools, plugins, and real-world impact under WCAG 2.2 ...more

Drunomics explains how the European Accessibility Act mandates WCAG 2.1 compliance for all new EU websites by June 28, 2025. Existing sites have until 2030. The article highlights key requirements, audit tools, and Drupal-based mossbo® CMS as an accessible solution. ...more