Enhancing Web Accessibility in Drupal: The Role of Semantic HTML and WAI-ARIA

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The article delves into how semantic HTML and WAI-ARIA significantly enhance web accessibility, particularly in Drupal. Semantic HTML clarifies web content, aiding navigation for assistive technology users. WAI-ARIA, aligned with HTML, enriches elements, making dynamic content more accessible. Drupal's dedication to accessibility is evident in its HTML5 support, ARIA landmarks, and integration of ARIA in core and themes like Claro and Olivero. The piece highlights Drupal's ongoing commitment to accessibility and spotlights modules like Semantic Views and Block ARIA Landmark Role for additional improvements.

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Source Reference

Title

Accessibility Elements, Part 2: Semantic HTML and WAI-ARIA in Drupal

Byline

Nadiia Nykolaichuk and Dave Bezuidenhout.

Date of Publication

22 December 2023

Organization

ImageX

URL

https://imagexmedia.com/blog/accessibility-semantic-html-wai-aria-drupal

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