Equalize Digital

Accessibility Craft IRL Meetup
2024-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 5-minute car ride). Migration Brewing has one of the most diverse beer selections in town, with 30 taps and an award-winning food program.
Grab a craft beverage and dinner, and talk WordPress accessibility!
Important Things to Know
We’ll be in Migration Brewing’s Annex, with overflow onto the patio. Migration Brewing’s building is fully ADA compliant and the Annex door is at ground level and easily accessible. You can check out Migration Brewing’s pub menu here.
Equalize Digital and AccessiCart will provide a drink ticket to attendees who have RSVPed and been confirmed. Food and additional beverages are your responsibility.
This is not an official WordCamp US event, but please wear your name badge if you have it so everyone knows who you are.
RSVP
NOTE: We have hit capacity for drink tickets. However, there is still space for people to come to the meetup. If you plan to come, please RSVP so we can let the brewery know how many people to expect.

Sponsors
This event is sponsored by:

Accessibility: Your Competitive Edge in 2025: Amber Hinds and Jeremy Fremont
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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 multiple metrics, from SEO and conversions to risk mitigation and reputation management. They will also learn about the accelerating pace of regulations and lawsuits in the US, EU, and Canada targeting mid-size and large organizations with inaccessible websites.
Perhaps most importantly, we will share practical tips and best practices for measuring, implementing, and maintaining accessible websites. The truth is accessibility is not difficult with the right systems and tools in place. Whether their website team is one part-time person or an entire department full of seasoned designers and developers, attendees will walk away with accessibility enhancements they can implement immediately.
And make sure to stay until the end of the presentation! Multidots and Equalize Digital will both share special offers only available to registered event attendees.

This webinar takes place via Zoom and is live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.
About the Speakers

Amber Hinds
Founder and CEO, Equalize Digital
Amber is the Founder & CEO at Equalize Digital, a website accessibility consulting/accessible website development firm. She is working to build a more equitable web for people of all abilities. Amber is also the organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup and WordPress Accessibility Day conference.

Jeremy Fremont
Director of Business Development, Multidots
As the Director of Business Development, Jeremy plays a crucial role in shaping our strategic partnerships and accelerating business growth. His expertise in understanding client needs enables him to craft customized solutions that consistently surpass expectations, making him an invaluable asset to our business development framework.

Equalize Digital Office Hours
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates
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.

Updated: How Accessible are WordPress Forms by Default? Gen Herres
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 how accessible the forms they create are. Gen will evaluate against Section 508 (form testing) and WCAG 2.2 level AA criteria using the default WordPress theme and the same content.
This presentation will also include a detailed spreadsheet covering the form plugins tested and how they scored on each criterion.

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

Gen Herres is an experienced WordPress developer, a DHS Trusted Tester for Section 508, a well-known speaker, and an accessibility advocate. She’s spoken at meetups, on podcasts, at WordCamp US, and WP Accessibility Day, and is an IAAP member.
With the EasyA11yGuide.com, Gen helps web agencies to tackle the challenging problem of web accessibility with their builds. She’s helped plugins, themes, and web agencies refine their accessibility processes and websites that real people can use. She also organizes the Baltimore WordPress meetup group.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

ASL interpretation: Ninja Forms
Organizer, live captions, and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

PDF Accessibility on the Web: Tricks and Traps: Ricky Onsman
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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.
About Ricky Onsman

Ricky Onsman is the Principal Technical Writer at TPGi’s Knowledge Center. A veteran Australian designer, front-end developer, writer, and editor, his web experience extends to 30 years. He’s filled senior writing, editing, and marketing roles for the likes of UX Australia, SitePoint, Web Directions and Smashing Magazine. He spent 15 years as a freelance designer and front-end developer focused on building accessible websites (mostly WordPress) for a range of clients and then worked with several web design, UX, and accessibility-focused companies in Australia, North America, and Europe before joining the global team at TPGi, where he works on the rules, test procedures and solutions for accessibility auditors and engineers.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: GoDaddy
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

Building an Accessible and Highly Usable Transportation Website: Ron Zasadzinski & Kevin Sholander
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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, including visitors using assistive technologies. We wanted to create one of the most usable transportation websites anywhere.
Join Kevin Sholander and Ron Zasadzinski as they review the accessibility and usability features created, dive under the covers, and show you how they did it. This includes creating accessible tables for the route schedules that work for sighted visitors and visitors using a range of assistive technologies, including screen readers. This webinar will offer practical takeaways to help your team on your own journey to building complex, accessible websites. Learn about strategies and techniques that can help create a more inclusive digital experience.

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

Ron Zasadzinski
Founder and CEO at CodeGeek
Ron started CodeGeek in 2002, and since then, he and his team have worked with clients all over the U.S. to create custom websites and web apps.
Whether in business or in life, Ron’s goal every day is to help people be the best they can be. He’s passionate about making the web more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Ron is involved in several ventures, including co-founding the Fort Collins Internet Professionals (FCIP) Meetup and being a flight instructor with over 30 years and 8,000 hours of flying experience.
In his free time, Ron enjoys following NASA missions with great interest, hiking, skiing, and traveling with his wife to see the many wonders this world has to offer.
Kevin Sholander
Senior Web Developer
With a passion for creating seamless and accessible digital experiences, Kevin has been a cornerstone of innovation at CodeGeek for the past five years. As a Senior Web Developer, Kevin has played a pivotal role in crafting websites and web applications that serve a diverse clientele, ranging from local businesses to international corporations. Specializing in accessibility, his work ensures that every project is not only visually appealing but also user-friendly for individuals of all abilities.
Kevin’s technical prowess spans multiple programming languages and environments, allowing him to tackle a wide array of projects with precision and creativity. His dedication to continuous learning and improvement has made him a versatile and invaluable member of the CodeGeek team.
In addition to his professional achievements, Kevin has also shared his expertise as an adjunct instructor at Front Range Community College, teaching Web Development and Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses. This experience not only highlights his depth of knowledge but also his commitment to fostering the next generation of tech talent.
Kevin’s journey in the tech industry is marked by a commitment to excellence and a drive to push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether working on a small website project, a large-scale web application for an international company, or mentoring future tech professionals, he brings the same level of dedication and enthusiasm to every challenge.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

ASL interpretation: Ninja Forms
Organizer, live captions, and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

Managing Plugin Accessibility for the Long Term: Joe Dolson
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
One common and frustrating experience for users with disabilities is when software they’ve depended on releases an update and loses its accessibility. It’s easy to imagine this is an isolated experience, but it’s shockingly common. Accessibility is never something you can just do once; it needs to be improved and maintained, even through major design refactors. Learn some methods for handling change and maintaining standards over time.

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

Joe Dolson is a WordPress plugin developer, web accessibility consultant, and owner of Accessible Web Design. He’s part of the Make WordPress Accessible team, the team dedicated to improving accessibility in the WordPress ecosystem, and contributes 6 hours per week to the WordPress Accessibility, Core, and Themes teams. Joe teaches courses through LinkedIn Learning, including having a course on WordPress Accessibility.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: GoDaddy
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

Is Accessibility Checker right for you?
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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 Amber and Chris Hinds of Equalize Digital for a demo of Accessibility Checker and a discussion on how you can use it to speed up accessibility testing and make your website (or the websites you build) comply with accessibility laws around the world.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at pro features, including the Audit History add-on and the new automated fixes. Learn how the Equalize Digital team uses Accessibility Checker to build and remediate websites.

This webinar takes place via Zoom and is live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.
About Amber and Chris

Amber Hinds
Founder & CEO, Equalie Digital
Amber is the Founder & CEO of Equalize Digital, a website accessibility consulting/accessible website development firm. She is working to build a more equitable web for people of all abilities. Amber is also the organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup and WordPress Accessibility Day conference.
Chris Hinds
COO, Equalize Digital
Chris Hinds is the COO of Equalize Digital, Inc., a company specializing in WordPress accessibility. He oversees the business development, human resources, and financial operations of the company, and acts as an early-stage accessibility consultant for countless organizations who are looking to create more accessible outcomes with WordPress.

How to Accurately Budget for Accessibility: Chris Hinds
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
This presentation will cover essential accessibility products and services that should be part of every budget. Gain insight into what typical costs are for accessibility in 2024-2025, and learn how to identify if you’re being lowballed or overcharged. We’ll also show you how to quickly project accessibility investment over 12 months, by using a combination of “fixed” accessibility costs with variable costs based on key business activities that have an accessibility component. A lack of financial foresight, means accessibility oversight.

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

Chris Hinds is the COO of Equalize Digital, Inc., a company specializing in WordPress accessibility. He oversees the business development, human resources, and financial operations of the company, and acts as an early-stage accessibility consultant for countless organizations who are looking to create more accessible outcomes with WordPress.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: Kinsta
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

Accessibility Strategy and Goal-Setting Workshop: Amber Hinds
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for an interactive workshop to plan your accessibility goals and strategy for 2025. Amber will walk attendees through the process of creating an accessibility remediation roadmap, with recommendations for prioritizing fixes and creating a timeline. There will be time to create and refine your accessibility roadmap and an opportunity to share it and get feedback during the workshop.

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

Amber is the Founder & CEO at Equalize Digital, a website accessibility consulting/accessible website development firm. She is working to build a more equitable web for people of all abilities. Amber is also the organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup and WordPress Accessibility Day conference.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: GoDaddy
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

This is Just a Test: Amber Live Streams Accessibility Testing a Live Stream
2024-12-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This is just a test. You don’t need to watch it…or do you?
Starting after the new year, Amber will be live streaming accessibility remediation weekly into the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group and on the Equalize Digital YouTube Channel. The Events Calendar WordPress plugin includes the ability to create virtual events that embed YouTube livestreams. Let’s see how accessible that is!

Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress
2025-01-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress/
Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin.
This will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group.
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Navigating the Future: Using WordPress Menu Blocks That Work for Everyone: Jennifer Dust and Eli Frigoli
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Since the navigation menu is typically the first and most-used point of user interaction within a website, the menu must be accessible to all users – including those navigating the site through assistive technologies. This becomes even more important as a site grows and the menu complexity increases into multi-level megamenus. However, not all megamenu blocks are built with accessibility in mind.

In this session, we will discuss the importance of accessible navigation, identify some common pitfalls of megamenu navigation solutions, explore the structural patterns of a truly accessible navigation menu, and learn how to determine which third-party solutions are developed with accessibility at the forefront by walking through the code structure of our custom megamenu block.
Learning Outcomes:

Understanding why accessible site navigation is important
Recognizing common accessibility pitfalls of megamenu structure
Identifying key structural elements of a truly accessible navigation menu
Implementing third-party solutions for megamenu blocks

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

Jennifer Dust
Senior Manager of DevOps, Aten Design Group
With a background in design and development, Jennifer is an Acquia Certified Senior Manager of DevOps with several years of experience using Drupal & WordPress. She holds two master’s degrees, one in Computer Science and the other in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management. Jennifer is an active maintainer of Prototype, a component-based starting point for new Drupal themes and supports Drupal Core’s Single Directory Component documentation.
In previous roles, they worked at the collegiate level as a developer and as an educator teaching Computer Science. As an avid learner, Jennifer lives for those “ah-ha!” moments, when the code clicks into place and you excitedly fist bump the air.
Eli Frigoli
Senior WordPress Developer, Aten Design Group
With a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Eli is an experienced WordPress developer excited about building dynamic, interactive websites. Eli has a background in software and front-end web development, and is passionate about creating user experiences that are accessible and working on projects that make the world a better place one line of code at a time. An avid puzzle solver, Eli embraces the challenge of tackling complex project requirements and turning them into beautiful solutions.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: Kinsta
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

Live Accessibility Remediation: Strategy Session with Matt Cromwell
2025-01-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-strategy-session-with-matt-cromwell/
Tune in as Amber Hinds and Matt Cromwell look at accessibility problems on the WP Product Talk website and strategize the best approach for fixing them. In the spirit of #BuildInPublic, we’re doing accessibility remediation in public! Join live to see how we plan to tackle accessibility problems in WordPress and participate in the conversation.
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How D&D Can Improve Accessibility: Using Roleplay During All Phases of Product Development to Better Consider User Experience: Nick Croft
2025-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
From creating persona-like character sheets to role-playing these characters during a project’s planning, design, development, and testing phases, you will learn how to improve the user experience-based development and overall accessibility of your products.
During this talk, Nick will discuss some “non-developer characters” (NDCs), how they interact with websites and apps, and how taking the time to “role play” those characters can help improve accessibility.
At the end of the talk, you will have access to new tools and ways of thinking about features, content, and design, as well as approaches to testing.
Learning outcomes:

Learn the importance of considering the user experience in accessibility.
A set of character sheets to consider for making accessible features.
How to use role-play through the product development lifecycle to ensure an accessible feature.

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

Nick is passionate about Accessibility and has been most of his career. From working in the physical space of college campuses doing construction and maintenance during his 20s to becoming a principal developer for a WordPress VIP partner agency that has found a niche in higher ed and massive networks, Nick has always put accessibility first.
Nick took the time to improve his knowledge by earning International Associate of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) certifications, including Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), and Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA). Nick has also completed his 508 Trusted Tester training.
After earning these certifications, tragedy struck, and now Nick is father to a disabled daughter, which has opened his eyes even further into the obstacles affecting people with disabilities. This has further increased his passion to make the world accessible.
When not working, Nick enjoys life in rural northern Virginia with his wife, four children, and two dogs.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: GoDaddy
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

Digital Accessibility: Thinking Beyond WCAG and Compliance: Chris Scholtens
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Move beyond mere WCAG compliance to create genuinely accessible digital experiences. While WCAG provides an essential baseline, focusing solely on checklists can limit meaningful user impact. By understanding the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities—such as ADHD, dyslexia, or color blindness—organizations can innovate accessibility solutions that are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. How do we strive for genuine accessibility efforts instead of performative actions, prioritizing user benefit over optics? Beyond benefitting users, investing in accessibility fosters innovation, expands market reach, and enhances brand loyalty.

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

Chris is a Product Manager who is deeply passionate about delivering valuable products to customers, a lover of gadgets, tea, Apple products, board games, old jazz and blues albums, comic books, accessible products, and delightful UX.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: Kinsta
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.

Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site
2025-02-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

The Law of Accessible Websites and Applications: Richard Hunt
2025-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
This four-part presentation will cover (a) the federal and state laws that require (or maybe do not require) that business websites be accessible to those with disabilities, (b) what it means for a website to be accessible to those with disabilities, (c) how effective software solutions are in finding and correcting accessibility failures and (d) the current status and likely future of litigation over website accessibility and the risks to website developers.

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

Richard M. Hunt is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with more than forty years of
experience representing businesses and individuals in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He has a nationwide practice focused on litigation and consultation concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act and the disability rights provisions of the Fair Housing Act. He has served as an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Texas Wesleyan School of Law, an adjunct professor of Disability Law at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University, and on the Examination Committee for Civil Trial Certification for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
His blog, Accessibility Defense (accessdefense.com), is a resource for legal and accessibility professionals interested in the latest developments in accessibility law or a deeper understanding of the issues related to these laws. He is also a frequent speaker on the ADA and FHA and has been interviewed by The Economist, Forbes, and other publications.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: GoDaddy
Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship

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.
