Drupal Advent Day 13: Accessibility Tools Track for Inclusive Content

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Day 13 of Drupal Advent Calendar by James Shields spotlights the Accessibility Tools track for Drupal CMS, led by Gareth Alexander, an Acquia Certified Drupal developer from Zoocha and a core contributor to the Drupal Accessibility team. The track introduces tools to support content authors in creating accessible content through real-time guidance and automated checks.

Available via the Project Browser, the accessibility tools are installed as a recipe, providing demo content to help authors practice identifying and addressing common accessibility issues. Authors receive actionable feedback on potential barriers for users of assistive technology, with broader benefits for SEO and overall user experience. The Site-wide Accessibility Report allows site owners to monitor site-wide content accessibility and maintain compliance.

The track currently utilizes Editoria11y, with plans to integrate additional third-party scanning tools for enhanced coverage. Gareth, a long-time Drupal community member since 2010, emphasizes that these tools benefit both assistive technology users and the wider user base.

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Drupal Advent Calendar day 13 - Accessibility Tools track

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James Shields

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13 December 2024

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