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Accessibility Guide

Joomla Accessibility Guide 2026

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

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

  1. Step 1

    Pick a WCAG-ready template

  2. Step 2

    Audit extensions for labels and focus states

  3. Step 3

    Add aria-labels to icon navigation

  4. Step 4

    Ensure skip links are present

  5. Step 5

    Test pages with keyboard only

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