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 […]
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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 will brief the five rules of ARIA, with […]
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 and do not know where to start. In […]
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 businesses, and how to come up with new […]
Content published in a WordPress Learning Management System (LMS) needs to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). However, following WCAG is not enough. We want to make sure that students have a great experience. To build a great learning experience, we need to do more than follow the rules. In this session, we’ll talk […]
Embark on a journey with Birgit Olzem, a distinguished WordPress advocate and a beacon in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as she navigates the intricate landscape of invisible illnesses and chronic disabilities within the WordPress community. Birgit, a former co-organizer of WordCamp Europe (in 2018 and 2019) and co-lead for WordCamp Germany, brings […]
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 theme’s menu for accessibility, and how to remediate […]
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 developer-focused presentation will demonstrate how to create a […]
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 […]