diff --git a/.changeset/good-sloths-pretend.md b/.changeset/good-sloths-pretend.md
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+---
+'@backstage/core-components': patch
+---
+
+Enhance the sidebar item accessibility by using appropriate header semantics.
diff --git a/.changeset/two-cobras-shake.md b/.changeset/two-cobras-shake.md
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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-explore': patch
+---
+
+Enhance the tools card accessibility by using appropriate header semantics.