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SUMMARY:Scaling Accessibility: Treating Accessibility as Frontend Architecture and a Leadership Responsibility: Niharika Pujari
DESCRIPTION:Most teams approach accessibility through training\, audits\, or late-stage QA. While these efforts are important\, they don’t scale – especially as frontend codebases grow more complex and teams rely on shared components and design systems. \nIn this talk\, Niharika will reframe accessibility as a frontend architecture concern and a leadership responsibility\, not just an individual skill or compliance task. We’ll look at how accessibility outcomes are shaped by architectural decisions – component APIs\, state and focus management\, and system-level defaults and why fixing issues after implementation leads to recurring accessibility debt. \nNiharika will walk you through how to shift accessibility left across the frontend lifecycle: from design constraints and reusable patterns\, to accessible component primitives\, to automated feedback that catches regressions early. Finally\, we’ll explore the role of frontend leads in making accessibility stick – by setting standards\, enabling teams\, and measuring success beyond checklists. \nYou will leave with concrete\, actionable practices you can apply immediately\, whether you are working on a single product or a shared frontend platform.\n \nAfter this session\, you will be able to: \n\n\nExplain why common accessibility approaches don’t scale in modern frontend teams.\nIdentify architectural decisions that have the biggest accessibility impact.\nApply “shift left” principles to accessibility in design\, development\, and CI.\nUse component systems to prevent common accessibility regressions.\nInfluence accessibility adoption across teams without slowing delivery.\n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nNiharika P. Pujari is a Lead Software Engineer at McGraw-Hill with over eight years of experience designing\, developing\, and delivering robust\, full-stack web applications. Niharika works in the higher education space\, building technology that supports instructors\, institutions\, and learners through scalable backend systems and thoughtful end-to-end solutions that drive real educational impact. \nNiharika’s expertise includes frontend development with Angular\, a strong focus on web accessibility\, and creating inclusive\, user-centric interfaces. Niharika has also been expanding my skills in AWS\, supported by hands-on learning and certifications\, to design reliable and scalable cloud-based solutions. \nNiharika is passionate about writing clean\, efficient code\, mentoring engineers\, and continuously learning. Niharika is particularly interested in exploring artificial intelligence and how it can be applied responsibly to enhance learning experiences and improve student outcomes. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive Captioning + Transcription: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and Host: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/scaling-accessibility-treating-accessibility-as-frontend-architecture-and-a-leadership-responsibility-niharika-pujari/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
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SUMMARY:Cloudways Cloud Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:High-speed performance and digital accessibility are two sides of the same coin. Both are about removing friction for the end user. Equalize Digital is honored to be a featured partner during Cloudways Cloud Bootcamp. The event is focused on helping digital professionals understand the importance server-side optimization and frontend speed\, both of which directly support a more accessible web. \nAs part of the event\, we will be giving away a one-year 5-site Accessibility Checker license. \nRegister today.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/cloudways-cloud-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133944
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SUMMARY:How to Audit a Web Page: Behind the Scenes on Equalize Digital's Process: Amber Hinds
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what actually goes into a professional accessibility audit? Looking for tips to include in your own auditing process? In this session\, Amber Hinds\, CEO of Equalize Digital\, pulls back the curtain on the real-world process her team uses to audit web pages for accessibility. \n\nAmber will walk through how a single page is evaluated from start to finish—covering automated tools\, manual testing techniques\, screen reader usage\, and how findings are documented in a way that’s clear\, actionable\, and aligned with WCAG. You’ll get an inside look at the audit site Equalize Digital built to manage their issues library\, which speeds up report creation.\nThis behind-the-scenes session is ideal for:\n\nAccessibility testers and auditors\nDevelopers and designers who want to understand audit expectations\nAgencies and teams delivering accessibility reports to clients\nAnyone curious about what makes an audit thorough\, accurate\, and trustworthy\n\nAttendees will leave with a better understanding of how to test and report findings\, along with remediation guidance that teams can actually use.\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nAmber Hinds is the CEO of Equalize Digital\, Inc.\, a company specializing in WordPress accessibility and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin. She is the lead organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup\, board president/co-lead organizer of the WP Accessibility Day nonprofit\, and participates in the WordPress core accessibility team. \nThrough her work at Equalize Digital\, Amber is striving to create a world where all people have equal access to information and tools on the internet\, regardless of ability. Since 2010\, she has led teams building websites and web applications for nonprofits\, K-12 and higher education institutions\, government agencies\, and businesses of all sizes\, and has become a passionate accessibility advocate. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive Captioning + Transcription: Kinsta\nOrganizer and Host: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/how-to-audit-a-web-page-behind-the-scenes-on-equalize-digitals-process-amber-hinds/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000
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CREATED:20221228T180042Z
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SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T110000
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SUMMARY:Making Digital Documents Accessible: Practical Steps for Inclusive Design: Samantha Merrett
DESCRIPTION:Samantha Merrett will walk you through how to create digital documents that are truly accessible\, sharing practical tips and hands-on guidance you can use right away. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to meet global accessibility requirements while making your documents easier for everyone to read\, navigate\, and use. \nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand why document accessibility is critical for compliance and inclusion.\nIdentify common accessibility barriers in PDFs\, Word\, and PowerPoint files.\nApply practical techniques: heading structure\, alt text\, color contrast\, tables\, and links.\nUse built-in tools and checkers to test and improve accessibility.\nGain insight into real-world examples and best practices.\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nSamantha Merrett is a Senior Accessibility Specialist at the Ministry of Justice\, where she leads strategic initiatives to embed accessibility across digital services. With over 7 years of experience championing accessible documents and inclusive design\, Samantha has developed cross-government training programs\, created hands-on learning spaces like the MoJ Accessibility Bar\, and co-organises the Document Accessibility Community of Practice\, a network spanning 65+ public sector organisations. \nShe is CPACC certified and passionate about moving accessibility beyond compliance by fostering empathy-driven experiences. Samantha has presented at major conferences\, including WordPress Accessibility Day and the MoJ Digital Accessibility Conference\, and regularly collaborates with government teams to improve accessibility standards and capability. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/making-digital-documents-accessible-practical-steps-for-inclusive-design-samantha-merrett/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T100000
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SUMMARY:Live Website Remediation with Brian Coords
DESCRIPTION:Join us for round two of live accessibility remediation with Brian Coords! In this meetup\, Amber and Brian will continue improving the accessibility of Brian’s podcast website\, webmasters.fm. They’ll identify common accessibility issues using both automated and manual testing tools\, explain why these issues matter to users with disabilities\, and demonstrate how to resolve them directly in the WordPress editor or through code. You’ll see practical examples of improving markup\, site structure\, keyboard navigation\, color contrast\, and more — all with clear explanations that developers\, designers\, and content creators can follow. \nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nAmber Hinds\nAmber Hinds is the CEO of Equalize Digital\, Inc.\, a company specializing in WordPress accessibility and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin. She is the lead organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup\, board president/co-lead organizer of the WP Accessibility Day nonprofit\, and participates in the WordPress core accessibility team. \nBrian Coords\nBrian Coords is a Developer Advocate at WooCommerce and has spent over a decade as a WordPress developer\, writer\, and instructor. He is the host of the Webmasters.fm podcast. You can also find his writing on industry publications like WP Tavern\, MasterWP\, The WP Minute\, and his personal technology blog. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-website-remediation-with-brian-coords-2/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
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SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2026-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T110000
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CREATED:20221228T180042Z
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SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T113000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Screen Reader Ropes Course: Demystifying Screen Reader Use for Manual Testing: Deneb Pulsipher and Kosi Asabere
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility professionals all know screen reader testing is important\, but the barrier to entry is fairly high: before you can test with a screen reader\, you have to know how to use a screen reader. Wrapping your mind around all those keystrokes and what they do can be difficult. In this webinar we’ll break it down for you\, and show you how to use the free screen reader of your choice to go through our Screen Reader Ropes Course\, which\, by the way\, you should return to again and again to practice. \nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nDeneb Pulsipher\nDeneb\, “Captain Accessible” at SeaMonster Studios\, is excited to ferret out ways to make websites more accessible to all people who come to them\, no matter what set of abilities they have\, or assistive technologies they use. He heads up the accessibility efforts at SeaMonster Studios\, and has done since shortly after being hired there\, where he built the program from the ground up. Deneb’s passion is making sure the internet is coded right\, which means thoroughly reviewing all the sites SeaMonster builds before they release them into the wild\, and also sporadically emailing owners of the sites he happens on while surfing that could use some accessibility improvements. \nAkosua “Kosi” Asabere\nAkosua “Kosi” Asabere is a Senior Accessibility Engineer and Inclusive Design Strategist. She consults with organizations on embedding accessibility best practices throughout the product lifecycle\, from discovery and design to development\, testing\, and long-term governance. As a native screen reader user and former Accessibility Specialist at the W3C\, she combines lived experience with deep technical expertise. She has advanced accessibility across government\, higher education\, nonprofits\, and startups. As an Accessibility and Assistive Technology Trainer\, she has trained hundreds of people with and without disabilities to use screen readers\, magnification tools\, text-to-speech\, and other adaptive technologies. As Head of Accessibility at a small technology startup\, Kosi leads teams in creating intuitive\, user-centered accessible products. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/introduction-to-the-screen-reader-ropes-course-demystifying-screen-reader-use-for-manual-testing-deneb-pulsipher-and-kosi-asabere/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
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SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2026-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000257-1766570400-1766574000@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000256-1765360800-1765364400@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T113000
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SUMMARY:Live Website Remediation with Brian Coords
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special hands-on edition of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup! In this session\, Amber Hinds will team up with Brian Coords\, Developer Advocate at WooCommerce\, to perform live accessibility remediation on a real WordPress website. \nAmber and Brian will identify common accessibility issues using both automated and manual testing tools\, explain why these issues matter to users with disabilities\, and demonstrate how to resolve them directly in the WordPress editor or through code. You’ll see practical examples of improving markup\, site structure\, keyboard navigation\, color contrast\, and more — all with clear explanations that developers\, designers\, and content creators can follow. \nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nAmber Hinds\nAmber Hinds is the CEO of Equalize Digital\, Inc.\, a company specializing in WordPress accessibility and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin. She is the lead organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup\, board president/co-lead organizer of the WP Accessibility Day nonprofit\, and participates in the WordPress core accessibility team. \nBrian Coords\nBrian Coords is a Developer Advocate at WooCommerce and has spent over a decade as a WordPress developer\, writer\, and instructor. He is the host of the Webmasters.fm podcast. You can also find his writing on industry publications like WP Tavern\, MasterWP\, The WP Minute\, and his personal technology blog. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-website-remediation-with-brian-coords/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000255-1764151200-1764154800@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20251023T145257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145257Z
UID:10001020-1763467200-1763470800@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Is Accessibility Checker right for you?
DESCRIPTION: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 and Paola Gonzalez of Equalize Digital for a demo of Accessibility Checker and a discussion on how you can use it to help you (or your team) find\, fix\, and prevent accessibility issues at scale. \nGet a behind-the-scenes look at pro features\, including our premium add-ons (Audit History\, CSV Export\, and Multi-Site)\, archive scanning\, and automated fixes. \n\nThis webinar takes place via Zoom and is live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Chris and Paola\n\nChris Hinds\nCOO\, Equalize Digital\nChris 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. \nPaola Gonzalez\nContent Specialist\, Equalize Digital\nPaola 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/is-accessibility-checker-right-for-you-3/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20250930T160633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T160633Z
UID:10001017-1763028000-1763033400@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Chat with Matt Mullenweg: Past\, Present & Future of Accessibility in WordPress
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special WordPress Accessibility Meetup featuring a Conversation between Matt Mullenweg\, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic\, and Amber Hinds\, CEO of Equalize Digital. Together\, they’ll reflect on how accessibility in WordPress has evolved over the past 20+ years and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. \nThe conversation will explore: \n\nThe origins and growth of the WordPress Accessibility Team\, and how accessibility has shaped the project.\nThe role accessibility can play in driving innovation across the WordPress ecosystem.\nOpportunities for automated testing for plugins and themes.\nHow the community can better support accessibility contributors and bring more people into the work.\nHow Automattic approaches accessibility in its products and the value they’ve seen from investing in accessibility.\n\nWhether you’re a long-time WordPress contributor\, an accessibility professional\, or just starting your journey\, this meetup offers a unique opportunity to hear from Matt Mullenweg about his perspective on accessibility in the WordPress project and share ideas on how it may be shaped in the future. \n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nMatt Mullenweg is co-founder of the open-source publishing platform WordPress\, which now powers over 40% of all sites on the web. He is the founder and CEO of Automattic\, the company behind WordPress.com\, WooCommerce\, Tumblr\, WPVIP\, Day One\, Beeper\, and Pocket Casts. Additionally\, Matt runs Audrey Capital\, an investment and research company. He has been recognized for his leadership by Forbes\, Bloomberg Businessweek\, Inc. Magazine\, TechCrunch\, Fortune\, Fast Company\, Wired\, University Philosophical Society\, and Vanity Fair. \nMatt is originally from Houston\, Texas\, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and studied jazz saxophone. In his spare time\, Matt is an avid photographer. He currently splits his time between Houston and San Francisco. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: Kinsta\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/chat-with-matt-mullenweg-past-present-future-of-accessibility-in-wordpress/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000254-1762941600-1762945200@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000253-1761732000-1761735600@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000252-1760522400-1760526000@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20250819T162502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T162502Z
UID:10001013-1759399200-1759404600@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Convince Your Clients of Accessibility: Arguments and Business Cases: Annelies Verhelst
DESCRIPTION:Many agencies want to do right by disabled people. They want to make their clients’ websites accessible. Because\, why wouldn’t you? And sure\, many things you can do without even notifying your client. Have accessible building blocks\, implement them in designs or code when the time is there to update anyway\, only the people who need it will notice. Right? Wrong. Clients will find out\, and they will confront you about it. And if you want to go even further? Oh no\, the costs! The knowledge! The energy! It can be a struggle to convince your client to put in the effort and also conform to any regulation\, like Section 508\, the EU Accessibility Act\, or otherwise. \nDrawing from her own experience with “difficult” clients and some basic psychology\, Annelies will provide you with compelling arguments and advice on how to make a business case (even if you really don’t want to go there). \n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nAnnelies is a passionate digital accessibility expert at Accessibility Desk (Digitaal Toegankelijk – B Corp) in the Netherlands. She takes every opportunity to advocate for people with disabilities and others who can’t navigate the digital world properly. With her tech-background and work in marketing and communications for many years\, she had already developed a thorough understanding of what should be done better and by whom. Her actual journey with accessibility started roughly 8 years ago\, and since then\, the topic has become a growing subject in work and life. \nAnnelies developed courses and workshops to educate different target audiences and make them understand how they can help. She loves sharing this knowledge within the WordPress community by speaking at local meetups regularly. As New Business Manager\, she’s also co-leader of the European Accessibility Alliance. The European Accessibility Alliance is a network of leading digital accessibility experts and organizations across Europe dedicated to promoting and implementing digital accessibility standards. She’s also studying part-time for a Psychology major. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: Kinsta\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/convince-your-clients-of-accessibility-arguments-and-business-cases-annelies-verhelst/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000251-1759312800-1759316400@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20250917T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T195437Z
UID:10001015-1758736800-1758742200@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Cookie Banner Accessibility Testing: Alex Stine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live accessibility testing of cookie banner plugins with Alex Stine. Alex will be testing popular cookie consent solutions for accessibility with his screen reader and providing real-time feedback. If you need an accessible cookie banner\, tune in to see which WordPress plugins provide the best starting point. \nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nAlex got his start in Web Development thanks to WordPress\, beginning in Tech Support\, then moving into Accessibility Development\, and ultimately managing the underlying infrastructure that WordPress self-hosted sites run on. Not long after starting in Tech Support\, Alex lost what vision he had and is now completely blind. This was the single event that motivated him to enter the accessibility world—helping others have the same access to information. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/cookie-banner-accessibility-testing-alex-stine/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000250-1758103200-1758106800@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20250819T162205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T162205Z
UID:10001012-1756980000-1756985400@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:We Need to Talk About Captions: Piccia Neri
DESCRIPTION:Don’t you love all the great AI tools available at the moment? Specifically – aren’t all the captions design tools fantastic? All those options! Animations\, flashing effects\, typography\, graphic treatments… Aren’t they so creative and great? \nNope. No they are not. Your fancy open captions are literally making billions of people sick. Think I’m exaggerating? Nope. I’m not. Join this presentation to find out how – and what to do instead. \n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nPiccia Neri empowers agencies\, businesses\, designers & developers to thrive and win on the web by putting their users at the centre. She does this as an accessible design and UX consultant and leader on global projects\, and as a course provider\, trainer\, coach and workshop leader. She speaks at conferences globally on UX and accessible design. Piccia’s current main focus is on balancing creativity and accessibility\, without sacrificing either. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: Kinsta\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/we-need-to-talk-about-captions-piccia-neri-2/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000249-1756893600-1756897200@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20221228T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z
UID:10000248-1755684000-1755687600@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20250609T155109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230645Z
UID:10000683-1755543600-1755549000@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Page Builder Accessibility Report: 2025 Update: Amber Hinds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special WordPress Accessibility Meetup as Amber Hinds\, CEO of Equalize Digital\, shares the latest findings from her annual Page Builder Accessibility Report. This session will reveal how popular WordPress page builders stack up when it comes to accessibility — which ones have improved\, which continue to lag behind\, and what that means for developers\, agencies\, and website owners who care about inclusive design. \nAmber will walk through key changes since last year’s report\, highlight new testing criteria\, and offer practical recommendations for building more accessible websites with or without page builders. Bring your questions for live Q&A at the end! \nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nAmber Hinds is the CEO of Equalize Digital\, Inc.\, a company specializing in WordPress accessibility and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin. She is the lead organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup\, board president/co-lead organizer of the WP Accessibility Day nonprofit\, and participates in the WordPress core accessibility team. \n\nThrough her work at Equalize Digital\, Amber is striving to create a world where all people have equal access to information and tools on the internet\, regardless of ability. Since 2010\, she has led teams building websites and web applications for nonprofits\, K-12 and higher education institutions\, government agencies\, and businesses of all sizes\, and has become a passionate accessibility advocate.\n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/page-builder-accessibility-report-2025-update-amber-hinds/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133945
CREATED:20250610T153957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153957Z
UID:10000684-1754560800-1754566200@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Hiring for Inclusion: Building an Accessibility-Centric Workforce: Catherine Sherry and Kate
DESCRIPTION:Join Catherine Sherry and Kate O’Connor from Onward Accessibility for an engaging session focused on building a more inclusive and accessibility-forward hiring process. Drawing from their extensive experience in accessibility-focused consulting and staffing\, Catherine and Kate will guide participants through effective strategies for recruiting\, interviewing\, and onboarding individuals with disabilities. Attendees will gain practical tools\, actionable policies\, and insights into the cultural shifts necessary to create equitable opportunities and foster a truly accessible workforce from the ground up. \n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nCatherine Sherry\, CPACC\nDirector of Staffing\, Onward Accessibility\nCatherine Sherry leads Onward Accessibility’s staffing efforts\, empowering top companies to connect with diverse digital accessibility professionals. She has over 15 years of experience in the industry\, a passion for accessibility advocacy\, and a proven track record of recruiting qualified candidates with disabilities. Sherry is also a long-time member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). \nKate O’Connor\, CPACC\nVP and Practice Leader\, Onward Accessibility\nKate O’Connor oversees Onward Accessibility\, a division of Onward Search dedicated to providing companies with digital accessibility (a11y) solutions and talent. She has nearly 20 years of hands-on design experience and a successful track record of partnering with clients to build and mature a11y programs as well as digital initiatives. O’Connor is also a long-time member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: Kinsta\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/hiring-for-inclusion-building-an-accessibility-centric-workforce-catherine-sherry-and-kate/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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UID:10000247-1754474400-1754478000@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2025-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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