This presentation is a practical demonstration of how to build an accessible WordPress page and post using the block editor. The demonstration will refer to specific accessibility topics and how to make sure they are considered during the page creation process. Two complete and accessible web pages will be completed by the end of the […]
Tag: General Usability
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 people that visit? From concept to execution, this […]
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 accessibility in mind. Then we’ll step into the […]
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 we see the world. Today we expect multiple […]
Join us for a captivating panel discussion featuring Mark and Tanja, visionary founders of GetBraille, a groundbreaking company committed to making content, including online videos, accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This enlightening event aims to shed light on the vital importance of video description and its profound impact, empowering visually impaired […]
This talk will focus on some of the simplest but usually overlooked ways to making emails more accessible. Email still remains to be one of the most effective and profitable tools used to promote and sell products. Unfortunately, there are some specific aspects of emails that can present critical accessibility and usability issues. This session […]
Oftentimes when we speak of web accessibility, our minds can immediately go to optimizing for the visually impaired – and then we stop there. Equally important to consider are those with neurodivergence, learning challenges, poor internet connections, unique devices, and more. Designers, developers, marketers, and content creators who work on website content need to be thinking of a […]