Equalize Digital
Website Accessibility Consulting, Training, and Development
Modern operating systems have given users more control over how their interface looks. This includes light and dark settings, inverted colors, and high contrast modes. Much like the early days of responsive design, the best web developers are adapting to offer styles that can leverage user preferences. This can improve accessibility for sites and accommodate […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
In 2022, with Gutenberg 13.8 and WordPress 6.1, the block editor added support for fluid typography. In responsive design, fluid typography is an alternative to traditional media queries to scale the text with the screen size: when using media queries, the font size changes at specific breakpoints; when using fluid typography, text size can grow […]
As a designer or developer, accessibility should be a top priority when it comes to branding and design. Accessibility is not only a moral obligation, but it can also benefit your business and attract a wider audience. In this session, you'll learn how to make your designs accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. Colleen […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Join us for a panel discussion in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Building Accessibility into Websites featuring Nick Corbett, Tanner Gers, Steve Jones, and Amber Hinds. In this event, the panelists will share their insights and experiences in web accessibility work and discuss how to build accessibility into website design and development. […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
The primary challenge faced by website owners, copywriters, designers, and virtual assistants when creating accessible content is the need to work within tight time constraints. In this presentation, Gen will provide practical guidance on meeting accessibility standards while respecting deadlines. This talk is aimed at novices with little to no prior accessibility experience and will […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
In 2022, with Gutenberg 13.8 and WordPress 6.1, the block editor added support for fluid typography. In responsive design, fluid typography is an alternative to traditional media queries to scale the text with the screen size: when using media queries, the font size changes at specific breakpoints; when using fluid typography, text size can grow […]
Join us as Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, perform a live accessibility audit of the Go Theme by Go Daddy and provide real-time feedback to Senior Software Developer at GoDaddy, Evan Herman. The presentation will demonstrate how to manually audit WordPress themes for accessibility while providing real-time […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
In recent years, low-code tools and site builders have democratized web development. However, achieving accessibility remains challenging due to the balance between simplicity and accessibility. Builderius is a visual builder dedicated to addressing the accessibility challenge and continuously learning as time progresses. Builderius' three-stage approach will guide efforts in creating more accessible websites. Builderius prioritizes […]
The Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) teaches web pros how to design accessible websites and apps in a practical, hands-on setting. Company or Indie teams are trained and mentored while building a basic website for Nonprofits, Artists, or Community Organizations. Sharron Rush, Adrienne Grace, and Mary Ann (MJ) Jawili will talk about AIR and address any […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
In recent years, low-code tools and site builders have democratized web development. However, achieving accessibility remains challenging due to the balance between simplicity and accessibility. Builderius is a visual builder dedicated to addressing the accessibility challenge and continuously learning as time progresses. Builderius' three-stage approach will guide efforts in creating more accessible websites. Builderius prioritizes […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Equalize Digital is proud to be participating in WordCamp US 2023 as a sponsor. If you will be in Washington D.C. for this year's event, please stop by our booth to say hello. We'd love to meet you in-person! Visit the WordCamp US 2023 official website.
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
eCommerce sites have a lot of user interaction and therefore a lot of potential for accessibility issues. This presentation by team members from AccessiCart, an agency that specializes in accessibility and eCommerce, will look at the accessibility of the base WooCommerce plugin, some of its popular plugins, and offer some advice for choosing more accessible […]
Join us as Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, perform a live accessibility audit of the AccessAlly Plugin and provide real-time feedback. The presentation will demonstrate how to manually audit WordPress plugins for accessibility while providing real-time feedback to help the AccessAlly team improve their plugin. In addition […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
How to use tools & procedures to significantly speed up the design process and produce accessible designs, even when the designers don’t have an accessibility background. A walk-through showing how to work with designers who have no accessibility background to get designs created that meet WCAG criteria. These meetups take place via Zoom and are […]
Are you overwhelmed at the prospect of conducting accessibility audits for large websites that have numerous pages? In this talk, we'll cover strategies for efficiently planning and conducting audits for large-scale sites, including WordPress sites with hundreds or thousands of posts, pages, WooCommerce products, and other types of content. We'll explore how to stay organized […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
**Due to an unexpected emergency with our speaker, "Do More With Less ARIA" is being rescheduled (date TBD). Thank you to Deneb Pulsipher for stepping in to present.** New Topic Description: The menu on your site is one of its most important features, as it serves to give access to the rest of your site. […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Georgetown University has over 400 WordPress sites in a shared codebase, and the web services team needs to ensure a usable and accessible experience that also follows university standards and branding guidelines. The solution is a pattern library system that integrates components into both custom themes and custom blocks. This allows developers to update front-end […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Digital accessibility is not achieved by simply implementing standards, it is the outcome of a process rooted in usability and digital inclusion. Whether you’re starting a full redesign, or are trying to improve on a legacy website, different processes can be put in place to help you better serve your audiences' ongoing needs. This talk […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Join us as Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, perform a live accessibility audit of the Pie Calendar WordPress Plugin and provide real-time feedback. The presentation will demonstrate how to manually audit WordPress plugins for accessibility while providing real-time feedback to help the Pie Calendar team improve their […]
A website's copy is often the first user interaction with a brand. In this talk, Abby will cover what good copywriting is and how to write it. We'll be taking a look at how to make your website copy accessible from various perspectives, including reading levels, neurodivergent needs, dyslexia, and Parkinson's. We'll cover how we […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Join us for a case study presentation from Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital and lead organizer of the meetup, on building an accessible drop-shipping WooCommerce website. Amber will share the process for building, testing, and remediating in WooCommerce, including specific plugin findings (good and bad). Whether you are a developer or e-commerce store owner, […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Not sure if Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker is right for you or how to fit it into your workflow? This webinar will answer all your questions! Join Chris Hinds of Equalize Digital for a demo of Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker. Learn how virtually any individual or organization who uses WordPress can leverage Accessibility Checker to […]
We all know that accessible websites are important, but many people assume that accessibility equates to static or boring. In an attempt to be "accessible," they add ARIA roles & landmarks on everything, which is counterintuitive; knowing when to avoid ARIA & how to properly implement it leads to an accessible and enjoyable website for […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Some trends are moving in the right direction, like making a dark mode and focusing on accessibility improvements. Other trends are moving in the completely opposite direction. We seem to be in an era of nostalgia and design revival — some of which probably should have been left in the past. In this session, we’ll […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
This webinar covers the fundamentals of web accessibility that leaders at every organization need to understand. We'll talk about the laws related to accessibility and share some eye-opening stats on accessibiliy lawsuits in the US, as well as regulatory cliffs on the horizon that will impact millions of businesses globally. Attendees will also learn quick […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Join us for an "Ask Me Anything" panel discussion with Amber Hinds, CEO, Chris Hinds, COO, Steve Jones, CTO, and Raghavendra Satish Perry, Accessibility Specialist at Equalize Digital. This WordPress Accessibility Meetup will be an open question-and-answer session on a wide variety of topics related to web accessibility. We'll discuss building accessible websites, accessibility testing, […]
Join us as Alex Stine, Engineer & Accessibility Consultant, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, perform a live accessibility audit of the Sunshine Photo Cart WordPress Plugin and provide real-time feedback. The presentation will demonstrate how to manually audit WordPress plugins for accessibility while providing real-time feedback to help the Sunshine Photo Cart team […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Join Anna and Susi from Funka, in this session as they take you on a journey to understand the main European accessibility laws - that are often perceived as boring and complex. Gain insights into these laws (actually directives) and learn how to ensure compliance to create inclusive and enjoyable digital experiences. During the session, […]
Unfortunately, when developing WCAG2, the Working Group did not envision the current world where mobile is almost ubiquitous. For example, on a mobile device, there is no continual access to a keyboard (unless someone is using it as an add-on to the device – or using a Blackberry Classic.) WCAG2 requires that all content be […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
The most common question regarding accessibility is, "How bad is a given site, and what's it going to take to fix it?" Most people would like to get at least a ballpark answer without spending $1,000. This session will cover how we use a quick audit to answer these common questions and move forward on […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), join us for a conversation about how different WordPress plugins and theme developers are working to improve and promote accessibility in their products. Representatives from Accessibility Checker, CivicPress, Elementor, Gravity Forms, My Calendar, Popup Maker, and WP Accessibility will share how they are working on accessibility, what […]
How can we help leaders really "get" the need for digital accessibility? In this session, we will discuss proven methods for building support with stakeholders for your accessibility program. We’ll explore tools like the Site Unseen browser extension that you can use to foster appreciation for the challenges disabled users may face on your organization's websites. We’ll […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Renee Dunn from Elevage Digital will share strategies, lessons learned, and code examples for improving the accessibility of web pages built using the Divi theme and page builder. In this presentation, we will review some of the most common accessibility challenges with Divi, including navigation, buttons, icons, animation, and video. These meetups take place via […]
Accessibility is such a large topic that teams can be overwhelmed by the possibilities. They don’t know where to focus efforts and often try hard to make accessible spaces, but don’t have a solid plan that will lead to accomplishing their goals. This talk will break down the journey into six stages, with clear descriptions […]
Equalize Digital is proud to participate in WordCamp Europa 2024 as a sponsor. Steve and Amber will be offering free micro accessibility audits in person. You can sign up for a personalized consultation; we'll help you find accessibility problems on your home page and suggest ways to fix them. These sessions are first come, first […]
Join us as Raghavendra, Accessibility Auditor and Specialist, and Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, perform a live accessibility audit of the Lifter LMS WordPress Plugin and provide real-time feedback. The presentation will demonstrate how to manually audit WordPress plugins for accessibility while providing real-time feedback to help the Lifter LMS team improve their plugin. […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Discover how the world’s top universities are revolutionizing web accessibility and achieving stringent compliance standards through Real-Time Web Registry Services. This session will cover the key benefits of deploying these services, provide a practical implementation guide, and share success stories from renowned institutions. Learn actionable strategies to elevate accessibility and inclusivity at your university. These […]
Building an accessible website – one that works for people with disabilities and complies with accessibility laws around the world is easiest if you start from a solid foundation. Choosing the right page builder is key if you want to build an accessible website without having to spend a lot of time remediating problems. But […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Meet me at Platform and ¾ to hop on the accessibility express. Step into the magical world of content creation with the block editor and discover how to wield the powers of Gutenberg to create accessible websites. You don't have to be a wizard to make your content accessible to all. In this session, you'll […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Renee Dunn from Elevage Digital will share strategies, lessons learned, and code examples for improving the accessibility of web pages built using the Divi theme and page builder. In this presentation, we will review some of the most common accessibility challenges with Divi, including navigation, buttons, icons, animation, and video. These meetups take place via […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Accessibility does not often get the attention and priority it deserves. Why? I certainly can't speak for anyone outside Ninja Forms, but I can speak to our journey with accessibility in the hope that sharing motivates others to take those first steps and offer takeaways that will make the experience easier for others. Join Quay […]
Join Amber, Steve, and our friends from AccessiCart for an in-person Accessibility Craft meetup after contributor day at WordCamp US 2024! About the Event This is a casual, come-and-go networking event. We have reserved a private space at Migration Brewing's Glisan Brewpub, which is about 1.5 miles away from the WCUS convention center (a short […]
Equalize Digital and Multidots are proud to present Accessibility: Your Competitive Edge in 2025, where Amber Hinds and Jeremy Fremont will prove that accessibility should be a cornerstone of your organization’s digital strategy next year and beyond. Attendees will learn why organizations that make their digital presence open to everyone will outperform their competitors across […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
One of the most common questions asked by WordPress users is: What form of plugin should I use? While there are many factors in selecting a WordPress form plugin, an important element is whether users can actually fill it out. In this presentation, Gen will highlight several of the most popular WordPress form plugins and […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
PDF documents on the web can be made accessible if the proper techniques are applied – but even then, there are some things to watch out for. TPGi’s Principal Technical Writer, Ricky Onsman, highlights some problems and solutions. These meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. […]
Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. Get the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
Aim for perfection and accept excellence along the way. Our mission was to redesign and rebuild the transportation website for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, conformant with WCAG 2.2 guidelines. At CodeGeek, we wanted to take it a step further and make it not just conformant but as highly usable as possible for everyone, […]
