The Drop Times: Sowing Opportunity, Reaping Innovation: George DeMet on the Power of Inclusive Drupal Development
The Drop Times: Making the Web Work for All—With Drupal
If you've ever tried to make your site more accessible and felt overwhelmed—you're not alone. But if you're using or considering Drupal, I want to tell you: you're already ahead. Accessibility isn’t a bolt-on in Drupal. It’s baked in. From semantic HTML5 output to keyboard navigation and ARIA support, Drupal core is built to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. It also ships with accessible-by-default themes like Olivero (for front-end users) and Claro (for administrators), both of which have been tested with real-world assistive technologies.
What really helps, though, are the contributed modules. Let me highlight a few I think are essential if you care about accessibility at a technical level. First, there’s Editoria11y—this is a game-changer for content teams. It sits quietly in the background while you're editing and alerts you in real time about things like missing alt text, contrast issues, or incorrect heading levels. You fix problems before they go live. If you're more technical, Accessibility Scanner is worth a look; it integrates with Deque's Axe tools to run site-wide scans. And developers can use the Accessibility Tools module to simulate different impairments, helping them design for real-world needs.
Drupal also supports the All in One Accessibility module, which offers a customizable accessibility widget—think screen reader support, text resizing, keyboard navigation toggles, and more, all in one place. It's especially helpful for public sector sites and high-traffic platforms with legal compliance goals. These tools aren’t about ticking boxes—they’re about making sure everyone can use your site, no matter their ability. As Kat Shaw, an accessibility expert in the Drupal community, puts it in an interview with The Drop Times: “Accessibility doesn’t block innovation—it enables it.” I couldn't agree more.
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