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Needs Review: How to QA and Fix Issues Flagged by Automated Scanners: Amber Hinds

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST
Free
Needs Review: How to QA and Fix Issues Flagged by Automated Scanners with Amber Hinds on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Automated accessibility scanners like Accessibility Checker, WAVE, axe, and SiteImprove flag issues that require human review or judgment. When you see these issues, you need to assess if they are an accessibility failure and, if so, how to fix them. These “Needs Review” issues are among the most common issues we get asked about.

In this presentation, Amber will provide real-world examples of elements that flag in automated accessibility reports and discuss how to assess if they’re truly problems. Attendees will learn how to think critically about and act on reports delivered by Accessibility Checker and similar accessibility browser extensions.

These meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.

About the Speaker

Amber Hinds is the CEO of Equalize Digital, maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin and a leader in the WordPress accessibility space. Amber is the lead organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup and a board member of WP Accessibility Day, a nonprofit that runs a 24-hour virtual conference on WordPress accessibility. Since 2010, she has led teams building websites and web applications for nonprofits, K-12 and higher education institutions, government agencies, and businesses of all sizes, and has become a passionate accessibility advocate.

Event Information

Sponsors

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Accessibility & Accommodations

This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned, thanks to our sponsors. Slide links will be provided when applicable, and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.

We’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation.

All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact us and we will try our best to accommodate you.

Code of Conduct

Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all. As this event is part of the official WordPress Meetup program, all attendees must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct.

By RSVPing to this meetup, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, don’t hesitate to get in touch with an organizer.

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