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Accessibility Guide

Drupal Accessibility Guide 2026

Platform-specific accessibility risks, recommended tools, and practical fixes for teams building on Drupal.

Platform overview

Drupal has strong accessibility foundations, but modules and themes can introduce issues.

Known accessibility issues

  • Custom themes with incorrect heading hierarchy
  • Modules rendering inaccessible forms
  • Missing skip links or landmarks

Best plugins and tools

  • Drupal Accessibility Module
  • axe DevTools
  • WAVE browser extension

Step-by-step fix guide

  1. Step 1

    Select an accessibility-ready theme

  2. Step 2

    Audit contributed modules for accessibility

  3. Step 3

    Ensure headings are sequential

  4. Step 4

    Add skip links and landmarks

  5. Step 5

    Validate form labels and error messages

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