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Accessibility Craft
Hosted by Amber Hinds, Chris Hinds, and Steve Jones · EN
Accessibility Craft is a podcast exploring the art of creating accessible websites and craft beverages from the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
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Accessibility in WordPress 7.0 | Batchwell Cocktail Dry Mix Variety Pack
5d ago00:47:43Tap to summarizeWordPress 7.0 is here, and this episode of Accessibility Craft dives into what changed, what accessibility improvements made the release, and why the new admin color updates sparked so much debate in the WordPress community. Amber, Chris, and Steve recap the team’s GAAD 2026 Contributor Day work, including accessibility-ready theme testing, Gutenberg improvements, new automation tooling, and Core accessibility updates. They also dig into practical WordPress 7.0 highlights like improved tab behavior, better media modal keyboard interaction, IPTC alt text imports, decorative image handling in the Image block, and the new AI layer that has developers asking serious security questions. Before all that, the crew tests Batchwell dry cocktail mixes, including mojito, whiskey sour, and spicy margarita flavors. The verdict: surprisingly good, very portable, slightly dusty, and apparently a little risky if you inhale the margarita powder. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/166.
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Training Support Staff on Accessibility with Donata Stroink-Skillrud
2w ago00:55:19Tap to summarizeThis episode is a recording of an April 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. This session, presented by Donata Stroink-Skillrud, President of Termageddon, discussed drafting an internal Accessibility Support Policy, including what the Policy should state and how to communicate it to your staff. In addition, she shares best practices for training your staff to provide accessible support. WordPress Accessibility Meetups are a 100% free and virtual community resource that take place via Zoom webinars twice a month. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/165.
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Speeding Up Accessibility Remediation with AI | Athletic Brewing Ripe Pursuit Radler
3w ago00:38:59Tap to summarizeDigital accessibility work is changing fast as AI coding tools become more common, but better automation does not always mean better outcomes. In this episode of Accessibility Craft, Amber and Steve talk with Skyler Young and David Botos from Connect 211 about what it takes to make complex public-service platforms accessible, how human-reviewed accessibility audits can make AI remediation more effective, and why thoughtful developer workflows still matter. Everyone also tastes Athletic Brewing’s Ripe Pursuit Radler, a bright, lemon-forward non-alcoholic drink that sparks a surprisingly deep beverage discussion about beer, soda, mocktails, and post-exercise refreshment. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/164.
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European Accessibility Act Compliance Requirements Explained with Bet Hannon
4w ago01:03:42Tap to summarizeThis episode is a recording of a April 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. The European Accessibility Act requires a number of things beyond technical accessibility to WCAG/EN 301 549 guidelines. Bet Hannon explains what compliance requires and how to start preparing. WordPress Accessibility Meetups are a 100% free and virtual community resource that take place via Zoom webinars twice a month. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/163.
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WordPress Needs Your Help: What the 2026 WebAIM Million Report Reveals | Great Notion Triple Berry Shake
May 400:51:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Accessibility Craft, the team dives into the newly released WebAIM Million 2026 Report and what it reveals about the current state of web accessibility. From rising error counts to surprising CMS rankings, the conversation explores whether the industry is actually improving and what’s driving the trends. The discussion also connects these insights to Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and how individuals and organizations can take meaningful action. Along the way, Amber, Chris, and Steve sample a bold craft beverage: Great Notion Triple Berry Shake, a tart ale packed with berry flavor and a creamy finish that sparks plenty of lively reactions. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/162.
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Frontend Accessibility Architecture and Leadership with Niharika Pujari
Apr 2700:57:32Tap to summarizeThis episode is a recording of a March 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. In this talk, Niharika reframed accessibility as a frontend architecture concern and a leadership responsibility, not just an individual skill or compliance task. Niharika looked at how accessibility outcomes are shaped by architectural decisions and why fixing issues after implementation leads to recurring accessibility debt. WordPress Accessibility Meetups are a 100% free and virtual community resource that take place via Zoom webinars twice a month. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/161.
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Your Secret Accessibility Weapon | Healsi Pure Artesian Still Water
Apr 2000:49:41Tap to summarizeIs your website at risk from your own content team? In this episode of Accessibility Craft, we unpack a surprising legal development in accessibility lawsuits and explore a growing concern for organizations: how content creators, not just developers, can introduce accessibility issues and legal exposure. Along the way, the team debates governance, training, and permissions in WordPress, and how to future-proof your site in an AI-driven world. In an Accessibility Craft first, we taste... Water! Specifically, a premium bottled water from Portugal, Healsi, and give our honest take on if it actually tastes any better than what comes out of the tap. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/160.
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How to Audit a Web Page with Amber Hinds
Apr 1301:40:05Tap to summarizeThis episode is a recording of a March 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. 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, pulled back the curtain on the real-world process her team uses to audit web pages for accessibility. WordPress Accessibility Meetups are a 100% free and virtual community resource that take place via Zoom webinars twice a month. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/159.
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The ADA Deadline Is Here & Your Board Meeting Docs Are a Problem | Maine Root Blueberry Soda
Apr 600:47:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Accessibility Craft, the team dives into the high-stakes world of digital accessibility compliance as the ADA deadline for state and local governments rapidly approaches. With the April 24th cutoff looming for larger jurisdictions, the discussion centers on the massive challenge of remediating public documents, specifically public meeting agendas and minutes. They explore how traditional PDF workflows often create barriers for users with disabilities as the norm and not the exception, and discuss why some are choosing to pull information offline rather than face the complexities of remediation. While navigating these choppy waters, the crew samples the Maine Root Blueberry Soda, a naturally flavored, caffeine-free treat that makes them long for the neon-colored, sugar-laden beverages of their childhood. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/158.
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Making Digital Documents Accessible with Samantha Merrett
Mar 3001:05:03Tap to summarizeThis episode is a recording of a February 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. At this event, the UK Ministry of Justice Senior Accessibility Specialist Samantha Merrett walked everyone through what it really takes to create digital documents that are accessible in the real world, not just in theory. Instead of focusing only on rules or checklists, she shared practical tips that participants could start using right away, helping them better understand why document accessibility matters for both compliance and inclusion. WordPress Accessibility Meetups are a 100% free and virtual community resource that take place via Zoom webinars twice a month. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/157.
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