Episodes

  • US DOJ Says All State & Local Government Sites Must Meet WCAG 2.1 AA | Maine Root Sarsaparilla

    US DOJ Says All State & Local Government Sites Must Meet WCAG 2.1 AA | Maine Root Sarsaparilla
    May 27 2024

    Welcome to episode 68 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    In this episode, we review the final rule issued by the US Justice Department requiring state, local, and district-level government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. This sweeping regulatory change will have massive implications for government entities at every level across the United States.

    For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/068.
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    54 mins
  • Mobile Accessibility: Building and Testing Accessible Mobile Sites & Native Apps with Gian Wild

    Mobile Accessibility: Building and Testing Accessible Mobile Sites & Native Apps with Gian Wild
    May 21 2024

    Welcome to episode 67 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    This episode is a recording of an April 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gian Wild, CEO of Accessibility Oz, explored the nuanced and challenging world of testing mobile sites and applications for accessibility. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.

    For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/067.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Gravatar Has Alt Text! + Parkinsons & Mobile Accessibility | Blue Norther Prickly Pear Hard Seltzer

    Gravatar Has Alt Text! + Parkinsons & Mobile Accessibility | Blue Norther Prickly Pear Hard Seltzer
    May 13 2024
    Welcome to episode 66 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
    In this episode, we chat with Ronnie Burt, the Head of Gravatar at Automattic, about the recent addition of alternative text support in Gravatar, the far-reaching effects this will have, and how individuals and organizations in WordPress can begin using the new setting. Finally, Ronnie reflects on recent changes in his own life's journey that have highlighted the importance of accessibility for him personally. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/066.
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    55 mins
  • Demystifying EU Accessibility Laws with Anna Malmberg & Susi Pallero

    Demystifying EU Accessibility Laws with Anna Malmberg & Susi Pallero
    May 6 2024

    Welcome to episode 065 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    This episode is a recording of an April 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Anna and Susi from Funka, the organization that founded the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, or IAAP, help us better understand European accessibility laws and how to approach compliance while creating inclusive and enjoyable digital experiences. WordPress Accessibility Meetups occur via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.

    For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/065.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Xero Shoes's WooCommerce Accessibility Remediation at Scale | Bishop Cider Skill Check

    Xero Shoes's WooCommerce Accessibility Remediation at Scale | Bishop Cider Skill Check
    Apr 29 2024
    Welcome to episode 64 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin. In this episode, we interview Patrick Rauland, Senior eCommerce Developer at Xero Shoes, about his experience remediating WooCommerce stores for accessibility at scale. Xero Shoes is a massive online store that sells specialized running shoes across multiple global web properties. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/064.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Sunshine Photo Cart Accessibility Audit with Alex Stine & Amber Hinds

    Sunshine Photo Cart Accessibility Audit with Alex Stine & Amber Hinds
    Apr 22 2024

    Welcome to episode 063 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    This episode is a recording of a March 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, performed a live accessibility audit of the Sunshine Photo Cart WordPress Plugin and provided real-time feedback. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.

    For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/063.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Your Brand Colors are Failing You | Allagash Kurkuma

    Your Brand Colors are Failing You | Allagash Kurkuma
    Apr 15 2024

    Welcome to Episode 62 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    In this episode, we dig into color contrast, different ways it can be measured, and approaches for managing and maintaining accessible color palettes.

    For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/062.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Accessibility Ask Me Anything with Equalize Digital and Digital A11y

    Accessibility Ask Me Anything with Equalize Digital and Digital A11y
    Apr 8 2024
    Welcome to episode 61 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
    This episode is a recording of a March 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, where we held an open question-and-answer session on a wide variety of web accessibility topics. We discussed building accessible websites, accessibility testing, selling accessibility to clients or internal stakeholders, and more. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/061.
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    1 hr and 33 mins