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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.
In this episode, we dig into color contrast, different ways it can be measured, and approaches for managing and maintaining accessible color palettes.
This episode is a recording of a March 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where we held an open question-and-answer session on a wide variety of web accessibility topics. We discussed building accessible websites, accessibility testing, selling accessibility to clients or internal stakeholders, and more.
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.
This episode is a recording of a February 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup. In it, Danielle Zarcaro, founder of Overnight Website and Kinetic Iris, reviews current website trends we should avoid for accessibility and other reasons.
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.
This episode is a recording of a February 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Michaela Lederman, Senior Accessibility & QA Lead at Aten Design Group, explores the intricacies of Web Accessibility Initiative – Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA), a critical tool for enhancing the web experience for users with disabilities.
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.
This episode is a recording of a January 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, shared her case study on building an accessible drop-shipping WooCommerce website, including the process for building, testing, and remediating in WooCommerce and specific plugin findings.
