WordPress Accessibility Day 2024 Archive

Tag: Accessible Design

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Almost every website uses cards. They guide users to new content and usually consist of a title, an image, an excerpt and a “learn more” link. Seems simple enough, but from an accessibility standpoint, cards present some challenges, and many popular WordPress themes don’t get it right […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Explore how cognitive disabilities intersect with digital accessibility as we uncover the complexities of cognitive and neurological disabilities and shed light on their impact on digital experiences. Uncovering common pitfalls that can inadvertently exclude users with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, migraines, and more, we’ll review real-world […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Over the past two years, in collaboration with the /r/blind community, we conducted a web accessibility survey across many online communities to gather feedback from individuals with disabilities about their web accessibility experiences and associated challenges. Over the course of 2023, despite platform concerns from Reddit regarding […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Digital accessibility is an important feature in the development and design of digital components we use every day, but despite the importance and compliance guidelines, a number of people with disabilities still struggle to engage with digital platforms. There are currently several laws that enforce Accessibility standards […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Security measures and accessibility don’t always play nice. Captchas, timed logins, alert pop-ups, gated content, and modals are often used for security but not all assistive technology can get their users past the barriers. We’ll look at practical and straightforward ways to implement open source, secure, and […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Page builders, such as Elementor and Divi, can make building a website easier, but are they really accessible? Scarlett will be diving into the accessibility concerns and common issues that come with using page builders. She’ll be going over the accessibility red flags you need to look […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Every company is strongly invested in their brand colors, even when these don’t meet contrast ratio requirements against their site’s background color. From an accessibility specialist’s perspective, it’s essential to know where these colors cannot be used, but from a designer’s practical and aesthetic perspective, it’s important […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Web designers and stakeholders often have resistance against accessibility, especially contrast ratio, appropriate link styles, and visible focus. They cannot imagine how a webdesign can be trendy with these elements. This presentation aims to explain the real expectations of WCAG, create trendy designs, and demonstrate the user […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player In the digital age, building accessible websites is a moral imperative – no user should be excluded from using your client’s website. “Inclusive Design Strategies for WordPress Professionals” is tailored to elevate the skills of developers and designers, focusing on the integration of accessibility principles into the […]