Platform overview
Joomla supports accessible templates, but extensions can undermine accessibility if not vetted.
Known accessibility issues
- Templates with low contrast
- Extensions adding unlabeled forms
- Navigation menus missing focus indicators
Best plugins and tools
- Joomla Accessibility Checker
- WAVE browser extension
- Accessibility Insights
Step-by-step fix guide
- Step 1
Pick a WCAG-ready template
- Step 2
Audit extensions for labels and focus states
- Step 3
Add aria-labels to icon navigation
- Step 4
Ensure skip links are present
- Step 5
Test pages with keyboard only
Related resources
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