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In this episode, we review Canadian accessibility laws, the broad requirements, who they apply to, and any penalties for failing to comply. In addition, we discuss the broader impact of these laws on the internet as a whole, as well as the WordPress ecosystem.
This episode is a recording of a June 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Raghavendra Satish Peri, Accessibility Auditor and Specialist, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, performed a live accessibility audit of the Lifter LMS WordPress Plugin and provided real-time feedback.
In this episode, we interview Chris Ferdinandi about learning how to thrive as a developer with ADHD, from his backstory and how he got into coding, to tactics he’s learned along the way to become a highly skilled and effective developer.
This episode is a recording of a June 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Nick Croft, Senior Developer at Reaktiv Studios, outlined the six levels of accessibility maturity at the organizational level and the importance of organizations knowing where they are in order to determine where they are going next.
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.
This episode is a recording of a May 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Simon Miner, founder at Pedal Point Solutions, discussed the critical importance of empathy in advocating for accessibility and building better initiatives.
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.
This episode is a recording of a special event we held in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, where representatives from WP Accessibility, Gravity Forms, Elementor, CivicPress, My Calendar, Popup Maker, and Equalize Digital shared information about their WordPress products, and went in-depth into how each team is working towards improving and maintaining accessibility.
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.
This episode is a recording of a May 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gen Herres, Owner at Anphira, shares how “quick audits” can help website owners get a high-level understanding of their overall accessibility without investing in a comprehensive audit upfront.
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.
This episode is a recording of an April 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gian Wild, CEO of Accessibility Oz, explored the nuanced and challenging world of testing mobile sites and applications for accessibility.
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.
This episode is a recording of an April 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Anna and Susi from Funka, the organization that founded the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, or IAAP, help us better understand European accessibility laws and how to approach compliance while creating inclusive and enjoyable digital experiences.
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.
This episode is a recording of a March 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, performed a live accessibility audit of the Sunshine Photo Cart WordPress Plugin and provided real-time feedback.
