WordPress Accessibility Day 2023

Tag: Developers

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player This talk aims to shed light on the consequences of incorrect ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) implementation. In this presentation, Rashmi Katakwar will discuss the good intentions behind ARIA usage and how developers can unknowingly fall into the trap of bad ARIA due to insufficient knowledge. She […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Micro-interactions and animations can be a really fun way to add a little bit of flair and personality to a website. There are some basic guidelines to follow in general when it comes to animations, but what about when it comes to respecting the preferences of the […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Whether it’s FAQs or collapsible forms, accordion elements require extra care and attention when being designed and developed. This talk will go into the basics of structuring an accordion, best practices around ARIA labels and semantic elements, and explore some additional resources for building your accordions with […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Automated accessibility testing has become the norm to bringing accessibility into the development lifecycle. As great as it is to have accessibility in the day to day development, many of the teams that adopt these tools and testing frameworks are overwhelmed by the sheer number of them […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Every day we have a series of choices to make. Get up early to work out or hit the snooze button? Double foam mocha latte or decaf green tea? Tabs or spaces? Our choices — even the small ones — shape our identities and help frame how […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Emerging technologies necessitate an expanded knowledge base and technical proficiency in fields such as digital accessibility. We’re looking at things like how to design user-friendly apps and websites, how to show data in a clear way, how to change businesses for the better, how to start new […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player The decision of which theme to start your accessible website with can make a huge difference in how much tweaking and rework is involved down the line. This talk will cover screen readers, and the various theme elements to assist those users. It will also cover a […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Deneb will discuss the reasons an accessible menu is essential to providing a good experience for website visitors. He’ll explore some of the many ways the default menus of various WordPress themes fall short of providing an accessible experience to visitors. He’ll explain how to check a […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Graphs and charts visualize complex data, making patterns inside datasets easier to understand. An important part of creating data visualizations is ensuring that they are accessible and responsive, so that they may be understood by as many people, using as many kinds of devices as possible. This […]

Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Keyboard Access is an integral part of web accessibility, and designers, developers and QA engineers should all be aware of this important topic. This presentation will discuss different challenges faced by keyboard-only users on the web. Attendees will learn how to implement keyboard navigation, operability, logical tabbing […]