Episodes

048: $2 Million Settlement Against Web Developer for Failing to Deliver Accessible Website, Surely Sparkling Rose

January 8, 2024

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.

047: Component Pattern Libraries for Accessible WordPress with Reed Piernock

January 1, 2024

This episode is a recording of a November 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Reed Piernock of Georgetown University demonstrates how pattern library systems work, how themes and blocks can be built using shared components, and how accessibility testing is an integral part of their process.

046: Accessibility-First Dev Briefs, 2 Towns The Bad Apple

December 18, 2023

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.

045: Accessibility Pitfalls of WordPress Menus with Deneb Pulsipher

December 11, 2023

This episode is a recording of a November 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Deneb Pulsipher reviewed common accessibility problems in WordPress navigation menus, and how to fix them.

044: Lafayette College’s Approach to Web Accessibility, Voodoo Brewing Co Voodoo Love Child

December 4, 2023

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.

043: Accessibility Audits for Large Websites with Natalie MacLees

November 27, 2023

This episode is a recording of an October 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Natalie MacLees covered strategies for efficiently planning and conducting audits for large-scale sites, including WordPress sites.

042: Things We’re Thankful For, Jones Turkey and Gravy Soda

November 20, 2023

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.

041: Limiting Ingredients for Faster, More Accessible Designs with Gen Herres

November 13, 2023

Recording of a October 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gen Herres demonstrates how to work with designers who have no accessibility background, to get designs created that meet WCAG criteria.

040: Interviewing Alex Stine, Stewart’s Grape Soda

November 6, 2023

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.

039: AccessAlly Plugin Accessibility Audit with Alex Stine and Amber Hinds

October 30, 2023

Recording of a September 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, performed a live accessibility audit of the AccessAlly Plugin and provided real-time feedback to the AccessAlly team.

038: Accessibility Reporting & The Client Experience, Wild Bill’s Pumpkin Spice Soda

October 23, 2023

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.

037: WooCommerce and Accessibility with Bet Hannon and Meg Miller

October 16, 2023

Recording of a September 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where the team from AccessiCart, an agency that specializes in accessibility and eCommerce, looked at the accessibility of the base WooCommerce plugin and some of its popular add-ons.

036: Start Documenting Your Accessibility, Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Milk Stout

October 9, 2023

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

035: InDesign & PDF Accessibility Mistakes & How to Fix Them with Colleen Gratzer

October 2, 2023

Recording of an October 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Colleen Gratzer, COO at Gratzer Graphics, discussed common accessibility mistakes she sees in InDesign and Acrobat, and how to fix them permanently.

034: Top Accessibility Mistakes in WordPress Plugins, Recess Zero Proof Watermelon Mojito

September 25, 2023

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.

033: So, You Want an Accessibility Score with Karl Groves

September 18, 2023

Recording of a June 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Karl Groves, a widely known and respected accessibility advocate, spoke about how to score accessibility in a manner that truly reflects how usable a product is for users with disabilities.