Equalize Digital

WordCamp Europe 2024
2024-06-13 - 2024-06-15
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 served, so book your micro audit time slot before they fill up.
If you will be in Torino, Italy, for this year’s event, please stop by our booth to say hello. We’d love to meet you in person!
Visit the WordCamp EU 2024 official website.

Lifter LMS Accessibility Audit: Raghavendra and Amber Hinds
2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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. In addition to identifying areas of improvement, Ragha and Amber will provide recommendations for fixes.
This meetup is part of a series where we provide live feedback to WordPress plugin and theme developers. Our goal with these meetups is to provide useful feedback to developers so they can improve the accessibility of their products and, in turn, all of the websites that use them.

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

About Lifter LMS

Lifter LMS can help you easily create beautiful courses, coaching programs, private communities, and more from your customizable LMS website that you own and control.

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.

Equalize Digital Office Hours
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 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.

Enhancing University Accessibility with Real-Time Web Registry Services: Gavin Colborne
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.
About Gavin Colborne

Gavin Colborne is the Managing Director at Little Forest, a service provider that focuses on accessibility solutions for universities. Little Forest’s award-winning software deploys their intelligent, real-time web registry platform to ensure institutions’ web estate stays inclusive and compliant.
Gavin is passionate about making the web accessible and inclusive for everyone. He is excited to be immersed in the field of Web Governance and WCAG compliance for universities and multi-national organizations.
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Gavin understands the challenges faced by people who manage large suites of web domains and strives to improve the online experience for all website visitors.
Throughout his career, he has provided technical constancy and innovative software solutions to support inherent accessibility needs.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: IvyCat
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.

Which Page Builder is the Best (or Worst) at Accessibility: Amber Hinds
2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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 which one is the best?
In this presentation, Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, will compare the accessibility of popular page builders: Avada, Beaver Builder, Bricks, Divi, Elementor, Kadence, and Site Origin. Want to find out which provides the best (or worst) foundation for accessibility? Tune in.

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

Amber is the CEO of Equalize Digital, a company that specializes in WordPress accessibility and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin. She is the lead organizer of our meetup.

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.

Accessible Content for Muggles: 10 Action Steps to Create Accessible Content
2024-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 learn how to leverage the native features of the block editor and block-enabled plugins to enhance accessibility with minimal effort. Paola will provide 10 actionable strategies to ensure your content adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), enhance user experience, and broaden your audience reach.
Key takeaways include accessibility basics, ways to leverage Gutenberg for better accessibility and free WordPress plugins to streamline your content creation process. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to transform your standard WordPress content into a fully accessible experience.

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

Paola Gonzalez is a professional marketer and content specialist focusing on web accessibility. Paola has been using WordPress since she was introduced to the platform in 2012 during her first marketing class and is passionate about creating top-quality content that covers even the most boring topics.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Paola enjoys the cultural vibrancy of opera, reading thrillers, playing video games, and following the thrilling speed of Formula 1.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: IvyCat
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.

Strategies for Creating Accessible Websites Using Divi Theme and Page Builder: Renee Dunn
2024-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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 Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.
About Renee Dunn

Renee has been a web developer for over 20 years and has been building sites on WordPress since 2010. She has built sites for non-profits, B2B, B2C, and government organizations. She is the owner and Principal Consultant for Elevage Digital, focusing on SEO and Website Accessibility.
Renee has worked with a number of different theme and page-building tools, including Divi, Elementor, Avada, and KadenceWP. She currently has several clients using Divi, which led to her exploration of how to make more accessible web pages using this theme and page builder. Outside of work, Renee is a supporter of the Virginia wine industry, has a Diploma in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and was recently a judge in the Monticello Cup wine competition. She lives in Fredericksburg, VA, with her husband and two cats.

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.

Learning to be Accessible, Perspective from a WordPress Product Company: Quay Morgan
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 Morgan as he delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by Ninja Forms in their pursuit of creating accessible products. This webinar will offer practical takeaways to help make the journey smoother for other companies and individuals. Learn about the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that can pave the way for a more inclusive digital experience.

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

Quay is the Brand Director at Ninja Forms, where he’s worked for the better part of the last ten years in various roles. A former science teacher, he got pulled into WordPress through a friend with a little plugin that started taking off. Quay enjoys listening, learning how things work, and breaking down complex but important topics for others to use to help make things better.

Outside of work-life, Quay is a dad to two grown boys and keeper to a small host of rescue animals. He enjoys reading scifi and philosophy, gardening, pc and pnp gaming, and is probably listening to either Dave or the Dead.

Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:

Live captions: GoDaddy
ASL: Ninja Forms
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 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.

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
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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.

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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