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Accessibility Craft

Amber Hinds, Chris Hinds, and Steve Jonesaccessibilitycraft.com
Accessibility Craft is a podcast exploring the art of creating accessible websites and craft beverages from the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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Episodes

Multimedia Accessibility on Your Website and Beyond | Independence Brewing Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout

Welcome to episode 94 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 walk through captioning, transcription, and audio description requirements in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and offer practical tips and tricks for...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 94

PDF Accessibility Tips and Traps on the Web with Ricky Onsman

Welcome to episode 93 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 October 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Ricky Onsman highlighted how PDF documents on the web can be made accessible as long as proper b...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Automating Accessibility Fixes in WordPress | Alani Nu Juicy Peach

Welcome to episode 92 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 take a deep dive into Accessibility Checker's "Fixes" release, why we did it, what the challenges were, and our philosophy on doing automated accessibility the...

Nov 11, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 92

How Accessible are WordPress Forms by Default with Gen Herres

Welcome to episode 91 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 October 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gen Herres explores how accessible various WordPress form plugins are by default. For show notes...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Tips for Planning Accessibility | Texas Leaguer Mr. Oktoberfest

Welcome to episode 90 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 about planning for accessibility and preview upcoming presentations for WordPress Accessibility Meetup coming in December 2024. For show notes and a full ...

Oct 28, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Throwback: Implementing Accessibility Across a Large Team with Daniel Schutzsmith

Welcome to episode 89 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 May 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Daniel Schutzsmith, Website and Digital Project Manager at Pinellas County, shared tips, and tools, a...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Accessibility Craft IRL at WCUS 2024, Migration Brewing Craft Beers

Welcome to episode 88 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. We threw a party at WordCamp US 2024 called Accessibility Craft IRL, in collaboration with AccessiCart. Amber and Steve share a retrospective on the event, as well as a series of ...

Oct 14, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 88

How Ninja Forms is Learning to be Accessible with Quay Morgan

Welcome to episode 87 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 September 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Quay Morgan, Brand Director at Ninja Forms, explored the challenges and triumphs their team exp...

Oct 07, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Accessibility Laws with Lainey Feingold + WP Accessibility Day Teaser | Spindrift Nojito

Welcome to episode 86 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 disability rights attorney Lainey Feingold about a wide range of topics, from how she got into accessibility and advocating for the rights of individ...

Sep 30, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Strategies for Creating Accessible Websites Using Divi Theme and Page Builder with Renee Dunn

Welcome to episode 85 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 August 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Renee Dunn from Elevage Digital shared strategies, lessons learned, and code examples for improvi...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Building a New Accessible Customer Portal with FSE, EDD, and AffiliateWP | Este Vinho Verde

Welcome to episode 84 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 discuss how we went about designing and building a new, accessible portal for Equalize Digital's customers, the reasons why we did it, and our takeaways now th...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 84

10 Action Steps to Create Accessible Content with Paola Gonzalez

Welcome to episode 83 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 August 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Paola Gonzalez, Content Specialist at Equalize Digital, provided 10 actionable strategies to ensu...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Getting into Web Accessibility with Isla Waite | False Idol Brewing Fenris Park Hefeweizen

Welcome to episode 82 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, Amber and Chris interview special guest Isla Waite about her journey into web accessibility, tips and tricks for learning accessibility deeply, and her recent inv...

Sep 02, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Which Page Builder is Best (or Worst) at Accessibility with Amber Hinds

Welcome to episode 81 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 July 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, compared the accessibility of popular page builders: Avada, Be...

Aug 26, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Class Action Lawsuit Against AccessiBe for Breach of Contract | Flying Dog The Truth Imperial IPA

Welcome to episode 80 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 discuss the recent class-action lawsuit filed against accessibility overlay company AccessiBe for breach of contract and failure to deliver on its promises of ...

Aug 19, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Enhancing University Accessibility with Real-Time Web Registry Services with Gavin Colborne

Welcome to episode 79 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 July 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gavin Colborne, founder at Little Forest, explored how the world’s top universities are revolutioniz...

Aug 12, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Canadian Accessibility Laws | Coca-Cola Spiced

Welcome to episode 78 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 Canadian accessibility laws, the broad requirements, who they apply to, and any penalties for failing to comply. In addition, we discuss the broader imp...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Lifter LMS Accessibility Audit with Raghavendra Satish Peri & Amber Hinds

Welcome to episode 77 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 June 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Raghavendra Satish Peri, Accessibility Auditor and Specialist, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digi...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Thriving as a Developer with ADHD | Spindrift Blood Orange & Tangerine

Welcome to episode 76 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 discuss the current state of WordPress Accessibility-Ready theme requirements written in 2011 and last updated in 2014. We discuss how these requirements need ...

Jul 22, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Six Levels of A11y Maturity with Nick Croft

Welcome to episode 75 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 June 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Nick Croft, Senior Developer at Reaktiv Studios, outlined the six levels of accessibility maturity a...

Jul 15, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 75

WordPress Accessibility-Ready Requirements Need to be Revised | Gianduiotto Turin Chocolate Hazelnut Liqueur

Welcome to episode 74 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 discuss the current state of WordPress Accessibility-Ready theme requirements written in 2011 and last updated in 2014. We discuss how these requirements need ...

Jul 08, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Building Empathy with Stakeholders to Drive Accessibility with Simon Miner

Welcome to episode 73 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 May 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Simon Miner, founder at Pedal Point Solutions, discussed the critical importance of empathy in advoca...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 73

An Extra Spicy Take on Page Builder Accessibility | Jaimaica's Finest Hot Hot Hot Ginger Beer

Welcome to episode 72 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 talk about the current state of page builder accessibility across seven different products, what they do well, what they don't do well, and everything in betwee...

Jun 24, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 72

GAAD 2024 WordPress Accessibility Showcase

Welcome to episode 71 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 special event we held in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, where representatives from WP Accessibility, Gravity Forms, Elementor, CivicP...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 71

See you at WordCamp EU!, Community Beer Co. Strawberry Shortcake

Welcome to Episode 70 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 share how to find and engage with us at WordCamp EU 2024, the importance of including new voices as we build accessibility awareness globally, and what we're mo...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Quick Accessibility Audits with Gen Herres

Welcome to episode 069 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 May 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Gen Herres, Owner at Anphira, shares how "quick audits" can help website owners get a high-level und...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 69

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

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 E qualize 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 sw...

May 27, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 68

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

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 s...

May 21, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Gravatar Has Alt Text! + Parkinsons & Mobile Accessibility | Blue Norther Prickly Pear Hard Seltzer

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...

May 13, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Demystifying EU Accessibility Laws with Anna Malmberg & Susi Pallero

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 Accessib...

May 06, 20241 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 65
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