Achieving AODA Compliance in Drupal: Key Strategies and Tools

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Optasy's blog post by Nazanin Ghasemi discusses the importance of achieving AODA compliance in Drupal development to ensure accessibility for users with disabilities, as mandated by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The post outlines the challenges in making multimedia and interactive content accessible and highlights the use of specific Drupal modules like Accessibility, CKEditor Accessibility Checker, and Siteimprove to address these issues.

The post also emphasizes the importance of both manual and automated testing using tools like WAVE and Axe to maintain compliance. Optasy’s approach includes training clients, providing documentation, and using custom configurations to ensure websites are accessible and compliant from the start. The blog underscores the benefits of hiring AODA-certified Drupal developers to build compliant websites that enhance user experience, reduce legal risks, and expand reach.

Source Reference

Title

Achieving Accessibility and AODA Compliance with Drupal Development

Byline

Nazanin Ghasemi

Date of Publication

08 August 2024

Organization

Optasy

Drupal Development

Accessibility

Web Accessibility

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