Conversations

In this episode, we dig into color contrast, different ways it can be measured, and approaches for managing and maintaining accessible color palettes.

In this episode, we discuss the positive, and potentially negative, ways that AI and accessibility can intersect, from facial recognition and voice assistance to GitHub Copilot and the emerging concept of AI-generated user interfaces.

In this episode, Amber and Steve discuss the introduction of JavaScript scanning in Accessibility Checker, the reasons behind this change, and how we expect it to evolve over time.

In this episode, we review the changes introduced with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 in detail, and talk about key areas where organizations will need to implement changes in order to adapt to the new standards.

In this episode, we talk about cowboy coding, how we define it, when and why it might occur, and its potential impact on accessibility.

In this episode, we discuss the state of accessibility in WooCommerce, and whether a low-code accessible WooCommerce store is achievable for everyday WordPress users.

In this episode, we discuss accessibility overlays, what place, if any, they have in the accessibility market, and our thoughts on recent industry shake-ups with the acquisition of UserWay and accessibility overlay by Level Access, a service-focused accessibility firm.

In this episode, we discuss the recent $2 million court settlement between Bryan Bashin, a leader in the blindness community and blind camping enthusiast; and Conduent State and Local Solutions, the developer who built California’s Parks and Recreation Department website, which, according to court documents, failed to meet even the most basic accessibility standards. 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into accessibility-first development briefs, and how our own approach to establishing accessibility requirements on projects continues to evolve.

In this episode, we interview Jim Nicnick, Web Developer at Lafayette College, and get an inside look at how their organization tackles accessibility campus-wide.

In this episode, we talk about the new Audit History add-on for Accessibility Checker, and take stock of what we’re thankful for in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.

In this episode, Amber and Steve interview Alex Stine on a variety of topics from his professional background and how he got into WordPress to advice.

In this episode, we discuss automated accessibility reporting, and how it can impact the customer experience for web hosts, digital agencies, and website maintenance providers, and we go over the many ways in which organizations can benefit from embracing and advocating for accessibility best practices. 

In this episode, we discuss different types of accessibility documentation that websites and applications might use from general accessibility statements to VPATs.

We discuss common accessibility problems found in WordPress plugins and offer practical advice on when to evaluate, remediate, or abandon third-party software that has usability issues.

In this episode, we recap our experience at WordCamp US 2023 from accessibility talks to Contributor Day, to being an event sponsor.