In this episode, we discuss the current state of WordPress Accessibility-Ready theme requirements written in 2011 and last updated in 2014. We discuss how these requirements need to be updated, whether WordPress themes with this tag are still the best “starting point,” and whether they should closely align with WCAG.
In this episode, we talk about the current state of page builder accessibility across seven different products, what they do well, what they don’t do well, and everything in between. We also unveil which page-building toolset is the most accessible out of the box.
In this episode, we share how to find and engage with us at WordCamp EU 2024, the importance of including new voices as we build accessibility awareness globally, and what we’re most looking forward to experiencing in Italy. Equalize Digital is a small business sponsor for WordCamp EU 2024.
In this episode, we review the final rule issued by the US Justice Department requiring state, local, and district-level government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. This sweeping regulatory change will have massive implications for government entities at every level across the United States.
In this episode, we chat with Ronnie Burt, the Head of Gravatar at Automattic, about the recent addition of alternative text support in Gravatar, the far-reaching effects this will have, and how individuals and organizations in WordPress can begin using the new setting.
In this episode, we interview Patrick Rauland, Senior eCommerce Developer at Xero Shoes, about his experience remediating WooCommerce stores for accessibility at scale. Xero Shoes is a massive online store that sells specialized running shoes across multiple global web properties.
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.
