Joe Dolson
@joedolson.bsky.social
WordPress core committer, accessibility specialist, WP Accessibility Day lead, LinkedIn Learning author, violinist
Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
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Thank you for writing this @aardrian.bsky.social 🫶🏻
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
424-word hot take: “You Can’t Make Something Accessible to Everyone”
adrianroselli.com/2025/12/you-...
#accessibility #a11y
adrianroselli.com/2025/12/you-...
#accessibility #a11y
You Can’t Make Something Accessible to Everyone
This post’s title is unpleasant, but it’s important to acknowledge the reality of the human condition and limitations in technologies. Even purpose-built assistive tech. Broadly, when someone says som...
adrianroselli.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thank you for writing this @aardrian.bsky.social 🫶🏻
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
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Accessibility updates shipping in WordPress 6.9: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11... #a11y #WordPress
Accessibility Improvements in WordPress 6.9
WordPress 6.9 brings extensive accessibility improvements across WordPress Core and Gutenberg, continuing the goals to meet web content accessibility standards throughout WordPress and make it easi…
make.wordpress.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Accessibility updates shipping in WordPress 6.9: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11... #a11y #WordPress
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Have you listened to this week's #AccessibilityCraft episode yet? @joedolson.bsky.social joined us for a 🍺 and to discuss Able Player, an accessible audio and video player that can be used on WordPress, Drupal, and more websites.
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
144: A Better, More Accessible Media Player, Texas Beer Co King Grackle Stout - Accessibility Craft
In this episode, Amber and Steve interview special guest Joe Dolson about Able Player, a free, open source accessible HTML5 media player project. Learn about […]
accessibilitycraft.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Have you listened to this week's #AccessibilityCraft episode yet? @joedolson.bsky.social joined us for a 🍺 and to discuss Able Player, an accessible audio and video player that can be used on WordPress, Drupal, and more websites.
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
I'm really looking forward the WP Campus "State of WordPress Accessibility" event tomorrow! It's not too late to register: wpcampus-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The State of Accessibility in WordPress: From Insight to Action in Higher Ed (WPCampus). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about join...
Join the WPCampus community on Thursday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Eastern (UTC -5) for a focused two-hour event exploring the current and future state of accessibility in WordPress through the lens of hi...
wpcampus-org.zoom.us
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'm really looking forward the WP Campus "State of WordPress Accessibility" event tomorrow! It's not too late to register: wpcampus-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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AI tools still struggle with accessible code.
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Identifying Accessibility Data Gaps in CodeGen Models :: Aaron Gustafson
Late last year, I probed an LLM’s responses to HTML code generation prompts to assess its adherence to accessibility best practices. The results were unsurprisingly disappointing — roughly what I’d…
www.aaron-gustafson.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
AI tools still struggle with accessible code.
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Reposted by Joe Dolson
Here’s a blocklist of the federal agency accounts that were set up on Bluesky today just to troll. You can block ‘em all at once with a couple of taps here.
October 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Here’s a blocklist of the federal agency accounts that were set up on Bluesky today just to troll. You can block ‘em all at once with a couple of taps here.
Missed this? Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Missed this? Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
New post: Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
New post: Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
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Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric pleasehumoreric.com/why-do-we-st...
Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric
I think we've taken the term "visionary" a bit too far when describing leaders in technology.
pleasehumoreric.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric pleasehumoreric.com/why-do-we-st...
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“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
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
October 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“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
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
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/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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/
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/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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/
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/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
September 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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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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.
inclusivedesign24.org/2025/schedule/
I have technical hosting duties for the first 5 hours, so hope the jitters don’t cause a mis-click.
September 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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.
inclusivedesign24.org/2025/schedule/
I have technical hosting duties for the first 5 hours, so hope the jitters don’t cause a mis-click.
Reposted by Joe Dolson
Reposted by Joe Dolson
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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...
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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September 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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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...
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...
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/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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/
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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...
The Accessibility Show #8 - How well do top 'Showcase' sites handle keyboard navigation?
Joe Dolson reviews 6 WordPress sites for keyboard accessibility, highlighting common focus, menu, and navigation issues with practical tips.
wpbuilds.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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...
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/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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/
Missed this? Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Missed this? Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/
New post: Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New post: Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/
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Missed this? WP Accessibility 2.2.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/wp-accessibility-2-2-0-released/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Missed this? WP Accessibility 2.2.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/wp-accessibility-2-2-0-released/