WordPress Accessibility Day 2024 Archive

Tag: User Experience

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player We all love shopping, don’t we? But when there are blockers to complete the purchase or add something to the cart, it just adds to frustration and disappointment that takes you someplace where you can complete the purchase. This could result into loss of revenue and customers. […]

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 Automated accessibility tools like Lighthouse and Axe are excellent for quickly detecting issues on your site. However, they can’t replace the value of human experience in testing for accessibility. To ensure your site is truly accessible, it’s necessary to perform manual testing, either by yourself or with […]

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 It’s the little things that make websites easier for visitors. This talk is a collection of CSS tips that are included in builds and make websites just easier to interact with. From adjusting underlines on links to making sure text doesn’t go outside the box boundaries. The […]

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 […]