Episodes

  • WordPress Menu Blocks That Work for Everyone with Jennifer Dust & Eli Frigoli
    Feb 3 2025

    Welcome to episode 103 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    This episode is a recording of a January 2025 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Eli and Jennifer from Aten Design Group discussed the importance of accessible navigation, identified some common pitfalls of megamenu navigation solutions, explored the structural patterns of a truly accessible navigation menu, and learned how to determine which third-party solutions are developed with accessibility at the forefront by walking through the code structure of our custom megamenu block.

    For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/103.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • AccessiBe Fined $1M for Lying About Fixing Accessibility | Hi Sign Brewing Violet Blueberry Blonde
    Jan 27 2025

    Welcome to episode 102 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    In this episode, we talk through the specifics of the recent $1 million FTC fine against well-known accessibility overlay company AccessiBe, and some of the public comments on the decision from individuals with disabilities, small businesses, and many others.

    For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/102.

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    41 mins
  • Accessibility Strategy and Goal Setting Workshop with Amber Hinds
    Jan 20 2025

    Welcome to episode 101 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    This episode is a recording of a December 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Amber Hinds ran a guided workshop designed to help teams plan accessibility priorities for the upcoming calendar year. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.

    For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/101.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Is Accessibility the Killer of Creative Design? | Gemma Di Luna Moscato
    Jan 13 2025

    Welcome to episode 100 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    In this episode, drawing inspiration from a recent X discussion with WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, we discuss whether or not accessibility is the killer of creative design and the role of accessibility in artistic expression on the web.

    For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/100.

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    38 mins
  • How to Accurately Budget for Accessibility with Chris Hinds
    Jan 6 2025

    Welcome to episode 99 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    This episode is a recording of a December 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Chris Hinds covered essential accessibility products and services that should be part of every budget. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.

    For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/099.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Is Wix the Best CMS for Building Accessible Websites? | BomBombs Hot Chocolate
    Dec 23 2024

    Welcome to episode 98 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    In this episode, we dive into the recent study released by the HTTP Archive claiming that Wix is the most accessible CMS on the market in 2024, based on aggregate testing data from Google Lighthouse.

    For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/098.

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    57 mins
  • Managing Plugin Accessibility for the Long Term with Joe Dolson
    Dec 16 2024

    Welcome to episode 97 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    This episode is a recording of a November 2024 WordPress Accessibility Meetup where Joe Dolson, well-known accessibility consultant and WordPress plugin developer, shows how accessibility can be improved and maintained throughout the lifecycle of a software product. WordPress Accessibility Meetups take place via Zoom webinars twice a month, and anyone can attend.

    For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/097.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • I Filed An ADA Grievance Against My City | Best Maid Pickle Sour
    Dec 9 2024

    Welcome to episode 96 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company, and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.

    In this episode, we talk about Amber's experience filing an ADA grievance against the City of Georgetown, TX, and what she learned going through that process. We also touch on more philosophical points about proprietary CMSs and a perceived lack of digital accessibility expertise among local governments.

    For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/096.

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    1 hr and 7 mins