Accessibility Craft: Recent Episodes
Amber Hinds, Chris Hinds, and Steve Jones
Accessibility Craft is a podcast exploring the art of creating accessible websites and craft beverages from the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
Welcome to episode 82 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, Amber and Chris interview special guest Isla Waite about her journey into web accessibility, tips and tricks for learning accessibility deeply, and her recent involvement in consulting on a potentially controversial accessibility law (AB 1757) that is under consideration in the California legislature.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/082.
Welcome to episode 81 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a July 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, compared the accessibility of popular page builders: Avada, Beaver Builder, Breakdance, Bricks, CoBlocks, Divi, Elementor, GeneratePress, Kadence, and Site Origin. Listen in to find out which provides the best (or worst) foundation for accessibility.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/081.
Welcome to episode 80 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we discuss the recent class-action lawsuit filed against accessibility overlay company AccessiBe for breach of contract and failure to deliver on its promises of a fully automated accessibility solution.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/080.
Welcome to episode 79 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a July 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gavin Colborne, founder at Little Forest, explored how the world’s top universities are revolutionizing web accessibility and achieving stringent compliance standards through Real-Time Web Registry Services.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/079.
Welcome to episode 78 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/078.
Welcome to episode 77 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.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.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/077.
Welcome to episode 76 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/076.
Welcome to episode 75 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.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.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/075.
Welcome to episode 74 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/074.
Welcome to episode 73 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/073.
Welcome to episode 72 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/072.
Welcome to episode 71 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/071.
Welcome to Episode 70 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/070.
Welcome to episode 069 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/069.
Welcome to episode 68 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/068.
Welcome to episode 67 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/067.
Welcome to episode 66 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. Finally, Ronnie reflects on recent changes in his own life's journey that have highlighted the importance of accessibility for him personally.For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/066.
Welcome to episode 065 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups occur via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/065.
Welcome to episode 64 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.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.For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/064.
Welcome to episode 063 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/063.
Welcome to Episode 62 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we dig into color contrast, different ways it can be measured, and approaches for managing and maintaining accessible color palettes.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/062.
Welcome to episode 61 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/061.
Welcome to episode 60 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/060.
Welcome to episode 59 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/059.
Welcome to episode 58 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/058.
Welcome to episode 57 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/057.
Welcome to episode 56 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/056.
Welcome to episode 55 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/055.
Welcome to episode 54 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we talk about cowboy coding, how we define it, when and why it might occur, and its potential impact on accessibility.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/054.
Welcome to episode 53 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a January 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Abby Wood, Content Strategist at The Content Lab, reviewed how to make your website copy accessible from various perspectives, including reading levels, neurodivergent needs, dyslexia, and Parkinson’s. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/053.
Welcome to episode 52 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team in Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/052.
Welcome to episode 051 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a December 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, performed a live accessibility audit of the Pie Calendar WordPress Plugin and provided real-time feedback. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/051.
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to “AccessibilityCraft.com/050.”
Welcome to episode 049 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a December 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where the CEO and Senior Architect at Kalamuna Agency share tools and tactics that can help organizations of any size become more digitally inclusive, and to start thinking beyond just WCAG compliance. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/049.
Welcome to episode 048 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.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.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/048.
Welcome to episode 047 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/047.
Welcome to episode 046 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into accessibility-first development briefs, and how our own approach to establishing accessibility requirements continues to evolve.For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/046.
Welcome to episode 045 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/045.
Welcome to episode 044 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/044.
Welcome to episode 043 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/043.
Welcome to episode 042 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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.For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/042.
Welcome to episode 041 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a 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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/041.
Welcome to episode 040 of the Accessibility Craft podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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 he has for web professionals. Alex is an IT systems engineer and accessibility expert who is well known for his contributions to the WordPress community.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/040.
Welcome to episode 039 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a 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. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/039.
Welcome to episode 032 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we recap our experience at WordCamp US 2023 from accessibility talks to Contributor Day, to being an event sponsor.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/032.
Welcome to episode 031 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of an August 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Elvis Krstulović talks about building accessible websites with the Builderius page builder. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/031.
Welcome to episode 030 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we talk about accessibility considerations in navigation menus, toolbars, and mega menus, and the things we're thinking about as we get ready to redesign the navigation experience on our own website. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/030.
Welcome to episode 029 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a July 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where a panel of guest speakers talk about AIR -- the Accessibility Internet Rally. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/029.
Welcome to episode 028 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, Amber, Steve, and new Equalize Digital team member and Senior Plugin Developer Matt, discuss Accessibility Checker's new front-end highlighting feature, why we built it, and the future adjustments we're working on. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/028.
Welcome to Episode 027 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a July 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Equalize Digital CEO Amber Hinds covers key considerations for building accessible WordPress websites, including recommendations for plugins and policies that your organization can enact to create more accessible outcomes. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/027.
Welcome to episode 026 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a June 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, performed a live accessibility audit of the Go Theme by Go Daddy and provided real-time feedback to their Senior Software Developers. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/026.
Welcome to episode 025 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a June 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Stefano Minoia explores what fluid typography is, how it works, and how to use it in the block editor. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/025.
Welcome to episode 024 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we talk about HighEdWeb Accessibility Summit 2023, and the topics and speakers we're looking forward to the most. The HighEdWeb Accessibility Summit is an annual event that provides individuals in higher education the opportunity to learn best practices and share stories related to web accessibility.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/024.
Welcome to episode 023 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a June 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gen Herres provides practical guidance on how to meet accessibility standards while still achieving project deadlines. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/023.
Welcome to episode 022 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress Accessibility Company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker Plugin.
In this episode, we compare and contrast the use of pagination, “load more,” and infinite scroll when presenting users with a large quantity of information on the web.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/022.
Welcome to episode 021 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a May 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where professional designer and accessibility advocate Colleen Gratzer discusses the many ways in which accessibility intersects with branding and design. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/021.
Welcome to Episode 020 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting Craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we talk about contributing to WordPress and how community members can get involved in making the core platform more accessible. We are joined by special guest Joe Dolson, a longtime member of the WordPress Core Accessibility team and author of the plugin WP Accessibility, which has more than 40,000 active installations.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/020.
Welcome to episode 019 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a panel discussion on Building Accessibility into Websites, held in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 18, 2023. Special thanks to Nick Corbett of The Carroll Center for the Blind and Tanner Gers of AccessAbility Officer for their participation. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/019.
Welcome to episode 018 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress Accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we focus on the art of selling accessibility and the specific strategies and arguments you can use to convince other people to adopt these best practices. We are joined by two special guests: Bet Hannon of Accessicart, and professional accessibility advocate, Anne-Mieke Bovalett.
For show notes in a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/018. Now onto the show.
Welcome to episode 017 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of an April 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Nicolas Steenhout, blogger, podcaster, and public speaker, featured important, but lesser-known aspects of accessibility that are often overlooked. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/017.
Welcome to episode 016 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we discuss lists and how both the proper and improper use of lists can impact the experience of assistive technology users on the web.
For show notes in a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/016.
Welcome to episode 015 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of an April 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where seasoned WordPress developer and accessibility advocate Nick Croft demonstrates how websites can better adapt to UI preferences set within a user's operating system. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/015.
Welcome to episode 14 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, we discuss creating quality alternative text for images, important considerations when applying alternative text, best practices inside the WordPress ecosystem, and whether automated alternative text solutions are truly ready for mainstream use.
For show notes in a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/014.
Welcome to episode 013 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a March 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Alex Stine and Amber Hinds test the usability of the popular WordPress plugin, Paid Memberships Pro, providing real-time feedback to their team to help them improve their plugin. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/013.
Welcome to episode 012 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker Plugin.
In this episode, we discuss accessible tables on websites, their use cases, and why semantic HTML is, to this day, an essential skill for most developers.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/012.
Welcome to episode 011 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a January 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Anne-Mieke Bovelett shares some great strategies anyone can use to inspire developers and designers in their organizations to deliver accessible solutions. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/011. And now, on to the show.
Welcome to episode 010 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker Plugin.
In this episode, our hosts, along with two very special guests, talk about the ways in which accessibility and SEO intersect, and what our rapidly evolving online world has in store for us in the next few years.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/010.
Welcome to episode 009 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a March 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Equalize Digital CEO Amber Hinds shares strategies digital agencies can use to grow revenue with accessibility. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/009. And now, on to the show.
Welcome to Episode 008 of the Accessibility Craft podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, hosts Amber Hinds, Steve Jones, and myself, Chris Hinds, talk about the trend towards having lots of animation and movement on websites, why that might be occurring, and the adverse impact it's having on accessibility overall.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/008.
Welcome to Episode 007 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a March 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where attorney Lainey Feingold discusses website accessibility laws in the United States. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom Webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.
For show notes and a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to accessibilitycraft.com/007 and now on to the show.
Welcome to episode 006 of the Accessibility Craft podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting Craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress Accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
In this episode, hosts, Amber Hinds, Steve Jones, and Chris Hinds talk about accessibility for the vision spectrum, and some best practices that, virtually, anyone can adopt in order to create better outcomes for this group of users.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/006.
Welcome to episode 005 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a February 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where presenter Steve Jones teaches us the fundamentals of creating an accessible website navigation menu. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/005.
Have you ever wondered if an accessible website can be built with Elementor? In this episode, hosts Amber, Chris, and Steve drink Allagash North Sky stout and talk about their efforts to build an accessible website using the popular WordPress page building tool Elementor, as well as ways in which page builders can both help, and hinder, accessibility overall.
This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
For show notes and a full transcript, go to accessibilitycraft.com/004.
Welcome to episode 003 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
This episode is a recording of a January 2023 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where presenter Joel Snyder discussed audio descriptions and how to ensure your video content is fully accessible to people who are blind. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/003.
In this episode, hosts Amber, Chris, and Steve, discuss building accessibility-first into your mindset and web development processes, starting with making the sales process more accessible and through design, development, and post-launch training.
In honor of Valentine's Day (which no one should take too seriously), they try Cherry Lime-flavored Hello Kitty fizzy pop.
Go to accessibilitycraft.com/002 for show notes and a full transcript.
This is episode one of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages.
In this episode, you'll get to know the podcast co-hosts Amber Hinds, Chris Hinds, and Steve Jones. You'll learn how we were introduced to accessibility and how we started building accessibility into everything we do. In this episode, we try and discuss Seedlip Grove 42, a non-alcoholic spirit.
For a full transcript, show notes, and links, go to accessibilitycraft.com/001.
This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress Accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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