Joomla supports web accessibility! Check what's new in the Joomla 4.1.0 update

The Joomla has announced the features-packed release of version 4.1 stable. It sets new standards in accessible web design and also includes some new important features for bloggers, authors, web designers, developers, and web agencies.

Joomla 4 focuses on accessibility, and additionally now allows site authors to create accessible content with Jooa11y: the Joomla accessibility and quality assurance tool that visually highlights common site accessibility and usability issues. It's included by default in Joomla 4.1.

What's important: Jooa11y is not a comprehensive code analysis tool. Read more about the Joomla accessibility checker.

This is a perfect solution for content creators, as Jooa11y identifies many errors and warnings, suggesting help and advice on how to fix content issues.

Joomla developers care about the accessibility of web pages and that checker allows them to maintain the standard. The website's administrator can now easily check if e.g. a new blog post is written correctly and in accordance with the standards.

We are pioneers in creating accessible Joomla templates accessible WordPress themes. We also provide accessible extensions. Many of our products are compliant with the WCAG, ADA, and Section508 standards.

Our accessible Joomla extensions and accessible Joomla templates have been mentioned in the blog post about Joomla Website Accessibility: A Detailed Guide on Joomla Website Accessibility.

Joomla extensions listed below are designed to fulfill accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.0, Section 508, and ADA.

The Joomla tabs extension displays content in a tabbed or accordion format. This Joomla 4 extension works with various content types, including single articles, articles organized by category, and modules.
There are 12 pre-configured themes to choose from.

DJ-Tabs brings compatibility with keyboard access using arrows and tab keys for navigation buttons.

Fully responsive, mobile-optimized Joomla 4 menu solution with horizontal and vertical layouts and an off-canvas menu. You can set the number of columns per menu and even put any modules inside. DJ-MegaMenu gives you a wide range of possibilities to set up the menus you need. 

DJ-MegaMenu is fully accessible by keys on your keyboard. It's not typical keyboard navigation - when the keyboard users navigate the menu using the keyboard, they jump from one interactive element to the next. You can enable or disable support for keyboard navigation with arrow keys.

DJ-ImageSlider is a free, responsive, accessible, mobile-ready with touch support, Joomla 4 slider that can be managed through components and modules.

DJ-ImageSlider brings the compatibility with keyboard access using arrows navigation or tab+spacebar/enter key for navigation buttons. You can enable/disable optimized keyboard access.

The simple Joomla plugin is purposed for displaying information about the website’s cookie policy. There are 8 styles to choose from. It also includes important customization options.

We are the authors of a DJ-Accessibility plugin, which is a set of tools to help people with disabilities navigate the site. Use its' options to improve the accessibility of your website! You can display accessibility options in a pop-up or a toolbar on your page.

DJ-Accessibility works with Joomla and also with WordPress. Thanks to the integration it can be used along with the YOOTheme Pro Builder.