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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 7d

New post: Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric

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Eric Karkovack @karks.com · 8d

Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric pleasehumoreric.com/why-do-we-st...

I think we've taken the term "visionary" a bit too far when describing leaders in technology.

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Adrian Roselli @aardrian.bsky.social · 14d

“A threat model for accessibility on the web”
alice.boxhall.au/articles/a-t...

A deep, well-researched & cited piece detailing systemic failures down the web stack (standards bodies, browsers vendors, etc) which marginalize #accessibility and its voices — but with proposed solutions.

#a11y

A threat model for accessibility on the web - Alice

A explanation of the primary threat to accessibility on the web, and a call to action for the web standards community

alice.boxhall.au

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 14d

New post: “The primary threat for accessibility on the web is neglect.” https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/the-primary-threat-for-accessibility-on-the-web-is-neglect/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 18d

Missed this? Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/able-player-4-7-0-able-player-for-wordpress-2-2-0-released/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 18d

New post: Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/able-player-4-7-0-able-player-for-wordpress-2-2-0-released/

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 21d

I can what @xirclebox.com is saying. From inside the WP bubble, it's "accessibility checks for blocks", but from outside it's "tool to prevent accessibility checks" - an awkward ambiguity.

Episode 599 WordPress Accessibility Day and Website Design With Ricky Blacker - Stunning Digital Marketing

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Adrian Roselli @aardrian.bsky.social · 22d

Taking a last hit of sugar (couldn’t get a nap) before #id24 kicks off in UNDER TWO HOURS:
inclusivedesign24.org/2025/schedule/

I have technical hosting duties for the first 5 hours, so hope the jitters don’t cause a mis-click.

A pint glass filled with ice, fizzy, and simple syrup, alongside a shot glass of espresso and bowl of pretzels, all sitting on my fika tray; written on the glass in marker is #id24.

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Rob Cairns @robcairns.bsky.social · 24d

Ricky Blacker and I talked about WP Accessibility Day.

stunningdigitalmarketing.com/episode-599-...

Show Highlights The source is a transcript from The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing, featuring guest Ricky Blacker from WP Engine. The central topic of their discussion is...

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 27d

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I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.

ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...

Against the protection of stocking frames. — ethanmarcotte.com

“Artificial intelligence” is a failed technology. It’s time we described it that way.

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Sep 10

Missed this? The Accessibility Show #8: Keyboard, keyboard, who’s got a keyboard…. https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/the-accessibility-show-8-keyboard-keyboard-whos-got-a-keyboard/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

The Accessibility Show #8 - How well do top 'Showcase' sites handle keyboard navigation?

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Nathan Wrigley @nathanwrigley.com · Sep 9

Accessibility Show #8: @joedolson.bsky.social joins me to review keyboard accessibility on 6 high-profile WordPress sites. Only 1 scored highly, most had major navigation issues. Listen for real-world accessibility testing tips! #a11y #WordPress #WebAccessibility - wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...

Joe Dolson reviews 6 WordPress sites for keyboard accessibility, highlighting common focus, menu, and navigation issues with practical tips.

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Sep 9

New post: The Accessibility Show #8: Keyboard, keyboard, who’s got a keyboard…. https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/the-accessibility-show-8-keyboard-keyboard-whos-got-a-keyboard/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Missed this? Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Sep 8

New post: Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025

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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · Sep 4

Sign up here!
Registered attendees receive virtual goodies and a chance to win in prize drawings.

#WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility
2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg...

It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will be live captioned and have sign language interpretation.

2025.wpaccessibility.day

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Missed this? WP Accessibility 2.2.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/wp-accessibility-2-2-0-released/

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Aug 31

New post: WP Accessibility 2.2.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/wp-accessibility-2-2-0-released/

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Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025

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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · Aug 27

Don’t miss out! WP Accessibility Day 2025 is Oct 15-16
Register now for the free 24-hour global livestream.
Get ready for sessions packed with accessibility insights.

Register here → 2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg...
#WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility

It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will be live captioned and have sign language interpretation.

2025.wpaccessibility.day

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Eric Bailey @ericwbailey.website · Aug 25

There are sadly two easy answers here: Your average company does not give a shit unless compelled to, and would be broke within minutes. chrisyoong.com/blog/why-is-...

Why does big tech not run Accessibility bug bounties?

10 reasons why this would be great

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Stacy Kess, dissident editor @stacykess.bsky.social · May 27

Today in accessibility adventures, I met with the guy now in charge of Able Player. If you aren't familiar with Able Player, it's the most accessible media player out there. Open source. But a bit...wonky. He's out to make it better.

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Aug 13

Missed this? Able Player: version 4.7.0 beta 1 looking for testing! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/ableplayer-version-4-7-0-beta-1-looking-for-testing/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.

Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Aug 12

New post: Able Player: version 4.7.0 beta 1 looking for testing! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/ableplayer-version-4-7-0-beta-1-looking-for-testing/

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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · Aug 12

New post: AblePlayer: version 4.7.0 beta 1 looking for testing! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/ableplayer-version-4-7-0-beta-1-looking-for-testing/

Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.