Make Your TYPO3 Website Accessible to Everyone: A Complete Guide
Accessibility
Accessibility
Did you know that over 96% of the world’s top one million websites are not accessible? This means only less than 4% of the most popular websites truly serve the global disability.In today’s digital-first world, this gap isn’t just a design flaw. It’s a barrier. It’s a lost opportunity. It’s exclusion.
A few months ago, we asked ourselves:
“What if accessibility wasn’t an afterthought for TYPO3 websites? What if it was automated, and easy?”
We imagined a dream about accessibility — smart yet simple. Powerful yet practical. A TYPO3 extension that could bridge the accessibility gap without requiring users to become legal or coding experts.
From that dream, our most anticipated project was born: the TYPO3 Accessibility Extension.
A famous quote by Oliver Sacks beautifully captures the spirit of our mission:
“I wish for a world that views disability, mental or physical, not as a hindrance but as unique attributes that can be seen as powerful assets if given the right opportunities.”
— Oliver Sacks
In this blog, we’ll share the journey behind one of T3Planet’s most awaited projects—a solution built to address TYPO3 accessibility challenges through seamless native integration.
The Origin: Why We Started This Journey
Accessibility has always been a topic close to our hearts at T3Planet. As TYPO3 experts working with clients across government, education, nonprofits, and enterprises, we saw a recurring issue: making TYPO3 websites accessible was hard—often expensive, time-consuming, and confusing.
We kept asking ourselves:
Why isn’t accessibility easier in TYPO3?
That question became a mission. We didn’t just want to create another extension—we wanted to build an AI-enhanced TYPO3 solution that made accessibility mainstream and manageable with ease of use.
Behind the Scenes: From Beta to Breakthrough
The development journey wasn’t easy. It involved:
- Studying hundreds of accessibility use cases across TYPO3 templates
- Collaborating with legal advisors and WCAG/BFSG/BITV/EAA consultants
- Testing dozens of design patterns for screen readers, color contrast, keyboard navigation
- Integrating AI-powered accessibility enhancements
- Collecting real feedback from our beta users
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Beta Users
Our early access users gave us amazing support and helped us improve the extension in many ways. They reported bugs, shared useful ideas based on real business needs, and carefully tested the accessibility features using screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
Welcome the Official TYPO3 Accessibility Extension
The TYPO3 Accessibility Extension is a powerful tool built to help TYPO3 website owners, editors, developers, and agencies make their websites more inclusive, compliant, and user-friendly for people with disabilities.
More Than Just an Extension, A Movement for Accessibility
Unlike traditional tools that only fix temporary issues with JavaScript or CSS, the TYPO3 Accessibility Extension goes far beyond quick patches. It’s a complete accessibility solution designed to monitor, improve, and maintain real-time accessibility across your TYPO3 website.
Here’s what makes it truly game-changing:
Accessibility Assistant
The Accessibility Assistant is packed with over 35 powerful widget features designed to enhance accessibility across your TYPO3 website. It includes tools such as:
Personalized Support: Offers quick, tailored adjustments for users with visual impairments, dyslexia, and other disabilities.
Customizable Experience: Let's visitors easily modify layout, icons, and profiles to match their individual needs.
Easy Configuration: Provides intuitive, no-code settings to manage and fine-tune accessibility features within TYPO3.
AI-Powered Assistant for TYPO3 Accessibility
With Help of AI + TYPO3 it will help your creatie file meta data, audio transcription, and text speech in seconds. It includes tools such as:
- Bulk Alt-Text Generator: Quickly adds alt text to many images at once.
- Core Web Vitals Checker: Checks your site’s speed and accessibility.
- AI Metadata for Files: Automatically creates image descriptions using AI.
- Text-to-Speech (TTS): Reads your content out loud with a natural-sounding voice.
Live Accessibility Audit
With the Live Accessibility Audit, you don’t need to be an expert. This smart tool automatically scans your TYPO3 website and tells you if it follows key accessibility standards.
Real-Time Compliance Monitoring & Accessibility Collaboration
Accessibility Monitor keeps your TYPO3 site compliant with automated scans, real-time alerts, dashboards, and reports. It gives your team the tools to track and improve accessibility—no guessing, just clear insights.
Key Features at a Glance
- Automated & Manual Scans - Check pages instantly or run scheduled crawls to monitor accessibility.
- Central Dashboard - View all issues, stats, and progress in one easy-to-use dashboard.
- Live Fix Suggestions - Get real-time guidance on how to resolve accessibility problems.
- Team Collaboration - Assign issues, track progress, and work together with your team.
- Built-In Lighthouse Integration - Use Google Lighthouse directly for performance and accessibility checks.
GDPR Compliant & Confidential: Your TYPO3 Site’s Trusted Accessibility Ally
Particulars | TYPO3 Accessibility Extension | Other Tools |
Data Stored in Native Locations | Stored on German servers | Often hosted overseas |
Built for GDPR Compliance | Fully aligned with EU standards | Partial or no compliance |
User Data Handling | No external data transmission | Data may leave your control |
No Reliance on Third-Party Servers | 100% self-contained | External dependencies involved |
Audit Logs | Transparent internal logging | Limited or no visibility |
Join the Movement: Accessibility for Everyone
Whether you're a small TYPO3 agency or a large enterprise organization, the TYPO3 Accessibility Extension is designed with everyone in mind.
Start Your 15-Day Free Trial Today!
Experience the full power of our TYPO3 Accessibility Extension—no credit card required, no hidden fees attached. Build accessible websites with ease, starting now!
The Future of TYPO3 Accessibility Starts Now
As we dreamed and promised our beloved users, your long-awaited TYPO3 Accessibility solution is finally here. From the initial vision to beta feedback and the official launch, this journey has been powered by our users, teamwork, and innovation.
Accessibility is not a checkbox. It’s a culture shift—and with TYPO3, you now have the right tools to lead that change.
“Wait—are you looking for a way to make your website accessible?
Discover our comprehensive guide built to help you create a barrier-free TYPO3 website with ease.
See you soon—and until then, happy coding for a barrier-free world!
FAQ
Yes, the extension is fully GDPR-compliant. It stores data on German servers, ensures no third-party server dependency, and doesn’t transmit user data externally.
It’s designed for everyone—small TYPO3 agencies, large enterprises, government institutions, NGOs, schools, and eCommerce businesses that want to build accessible websites easily.
The Live Audit feature automatically scans your TYPO3 site for accessibility issues and compares it against WCAG and BFSG,BITV, EAA standards. Results and suggestions are shown in real-time.
Yes, you can start a 15-day free trial with no credit card required and explore all features without limitations.
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Stefan Reinhardt
T3AI Product AmbassadorAs the T3AI Ambassador, Stefan is dedicated to assisting and guiding you through the world of AI. He leads a successful digital agency that helps companies achieve lasting results through digital marketing.
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