What we're about
We're a global group of WordPress developers, designers, and users interested in building more accessible websites. Join us twice per month for meetups on a variety of topics related to making WordPress websites that can be used by people of all abilities.
Meetups will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 8 AM U.S. pacific time and on the third Monday of the month at 5 PM U.S. pacific time. All groups are held virtually via Zoom so you can join from anywhere.
In between meetups, we invite you to connect with other attendees and members to discuss WordPress accessibility in our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wordpress.accessibility.
Interested in speaking? We'd love to hear what you have to say and learn more about how you use WordPress to build accessible websites! Send the organizers, Emma and Amber, a message with your talk idea.
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct. If you have not read these guidelines, you may do so at https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/virtual-events/online-code-of-conduct/. By joining our group, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, please contact an organizer.
Upcoming events (4+)
Join us for a virtual meetup on WordPress Accessibility, where Colleen Gratzer, accessibility specialist and CCO of Gratzer Graphics, will be discussing the cost of ignoring accessibility.
Many web developers and agencies think accessibility doesn’t apply to
them. But even if accessibility is not a legal requirement for your
clients, ignoring it can still cost your clients not only financially
but reputation as well.
Developers and agencies do their clients a disservice by not creating
accessible websites and may be putting themselves at risk too. Learn how to consider accessibility and avoid these costs!
About the Speaker:
Colleen Gratzer is an award-winning designer with almost 25 years of
experience in branding, print, and web design and development.
An accessibility specialist since 2016, she has provided InDesign
accessibility training to the U.S. Department of the Interior, at the
CreativePro InDesign + Accessibility Summit, appeared on several
podcasts and given presentations about website accessibility.
Her consulting business, Gratzer Graphics, provides design and
accessibility services to nonprofits, creative firms and developers.
Through Creative Boost, she hosts the Design Domination podcast;
educates designers and developers about freelancing issues, design and
the importance of accessibility; and offers accessible branding and
website accessibility courses and other resources.
She is a member of the IAAP, the International Association of
Accessibility Professionals, and holds a verified certificate of
achievement for introductory website accessibility from W3C, with plans
to pursue additional certifications.
Want to speak? Contact an organizer with your topic idea so we can get you on the calendar.
Event Details:
This meetup will be held at U.S. 8 AM Pacific which is 10 AM U.S. Central, 4 PM in the UK, and 8:30 PM IST.
RSVP to receive the link.
Accessibility & Accommodations:
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned. Slide links will be provided when applicable and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.
All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact an organizer and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct:
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct. If you have not read these guidelines, you may do so at https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/virtual-events/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, please contact an organizer.
- Amber H.
- Dave
- Member ID: #.
- 49 attendees
Join us for a virtual meetup on WordPress Accessibility, where Nick Croft, a Senior Developer at Reaktiv and IAAP Certified Web Accessibility Specialist, will be discussing different approaches for adding screen reader text to various elements.
More details coming soon!
Want to speak? Contact an organizer with your topic idea so we can get you on the calendar.
Event Details:
This meetup will be held at U.S. 5 PM Pacific which is 7 PM U.S. Central, and 10 AM AEST and 5:30 AM IST the next day.
RSVP to receive the link.
Accessibility & Accommodations:
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned, thanks to sponsorship from WP Engine. 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 an organizer via the messaging feature in Meetup or email Emma (at) equalizedigital.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct:
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct. If you have not read these guidelines, you may do so at https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/virtual-events/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, please contact an organizer.
Thanks to Our Sponsor
WP Engine, the WordPress technology company, provides the most relied upon and trusted brands and developer-centric WordPress products for companies and agencies of all sizes, including managed WordPress hosting, enterprise WordPress, headless WordPress, Flywheel, Local and Genesis. WP Engine’s tech innovation and award-winning WordPress experts help to power more than 1.5 million sites across 150 countries. Learn more at https://wpengine.com/
- Amber H.
- Dave
- Crystal D D.
- 35 attendees
Join us for a virtual meetup on WordPress Accessibility, where Brian Gardner, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Agent Engine, will be discussing his approach to accessibility as a theme developer.
More details coming soon!
Want to speak? Contact an organizer with your topic idea so we can get you on the calendar.
Event Details:
This meetup will be held at U.S. 8 AM Pacific which is 10 AM U.S. Central, 4 PM in the UK, and 8:30 PM IST.
RSVP to receive the link. Links are typically added to this meetup page 1 week in advance of the event.
Accessibility & Accommodations:
Our meetups are held virtually over Zoom and are auto-captioned. Slide links will be provided when applicable and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.
All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact an organizer and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct:
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct. If you have not read these guidelines, you may do so at https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/virtual-events/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, please contact an organizer.
- Amber H.
- Dave
- Sue H.
- 14 attendees
Join us for a virtual meetup on WordPress Accessibility. This meetup repeats on the third Monday of the month at 5 PM U.S. pacific time. Speaker and topic details coming soon!
Want to speak? Contact an organizer with your topic idea so we can get you on the calendar.
Event Details:
This meetup will be held at U.S. 5 PM Pacific which is 7 PM U.S. Central, and 10 AM AEST and 5:30 AM IST the next day.
RSVP to receive the link.
Accessibility & Accommodations:
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned, thanks to sponsorship from WP Engine. 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 an organizer via the messaging feature in Meetup or email Emma (at) equalizedigital.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct:
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct. If you have not read these guidelines, you may do so at https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/virtual-events/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, please contact an organizer.
Thanks to Our Sponsor
WP Engine, the WordPress technology company, provides the most relied upon and trusted brands and developer-centric WordPress products for companies and agencies of all sizes, including managed WordPress hosting, enterprise WordPress, headless WordPress, Flywheel, Local and Genesis. WP Engine’s tech innovation and award-winning WordPress experts help to power more than 1.5 million sites across 150 countries. Learn more at https://wpengine.com/
- Amber H.
- Dave
- Matt W.
- 6 attendees
Past events (6)
- Amber H.
- Annie M.
- AsankaV
- 51 attendees
