The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a nonprofit promoting sustainable building practices and is best known for developing the globally recognized LEED certification system for green buildings. As part of their commitment to inclusivity, USGBC wanted to enhance accessibility across its Drupal website without redesigning it.
About the project
Goals, and Requirements:
- Improve website accessibility and provide an inclusive, WCAG 2.1 and ADA compliant experience for all visitors.
- Require an easy-to-integrate accessibility solution while maintaining performance and user experience across devices.
- Multi-language and global user accessibility support.
Outcomes:
- USGBC integrated the Drupal accessibility solution and better alignment with WCAG 2.1, 2.2, ADA, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
- Website has support for versatile assistive features including screen reader support, voice navigation, text resizing controls, contrast adjustments, keyboard navigation support, talk & type, accessibility dashboard, analytics tracking, color blindness features, and other 70 accessibility features, and supporting accessibility in 190 languages.
Why Drupal was chosen
For adapting complex needs and supporting accessible web experiences.
Technical Specifications
Drupal version:
Key modules/theme/distribution used:
Why these modules/theme/distribution were chosen
The accessibility widget was implemented with minimal configuration, requiring no major changes to the existing Drupal codebase. It was integrated directly into the website interface, allowing immediate accessibility enhancements for end users.
