WordPress Accessibility Day 2024

Unlocking Digital Access: Insights from a Community-Driven Survey

Beginner

October 9, 2024 at 00:00 UTC

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 accessibility, the survey received over 1,200 submissions. This session will provide an in-depth look at the user experiences, feedback, and challenges users have around the accessibility of the web. The data and insights will cover the tools and combinations of assistive technology online users are utilizing, as well. The findings from the submissions can help you create better inclusive experiences and websites on WordPress.

Speakers

Nick is a pale guy with longer spiked-up hair that people somehow remember him by. He's in a suit with a sakura-printed tie, but in reality, he's not that formal.
Director of Accessibility, Americaneagle.com
A black-and-white portrait of Norbert Rum with headphones, resting his chin on his fist, wearing a collared shirt.
Senior Accessibility Specialist, Americaneagle.com