Reposted by Amber HindsWP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 02/10/2026The WPAD 2026 organizers are ready to Build for All! 💚 Here are some of our organizers with this year’s event tee. When you register, choose the Donation registration + T-shirt option to add this year’s shirt to your registration. wpaccessibility.day/2026/register/ 002
Reposted by Amber HindsWP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 30/09/2026DYK: WP Accessibility Day 2026 is pre-approved for IAAP continuing ed credits for both WAS + CPACC? Free, virtual, 24-hour event on accessibility + WordPress. Oct 7–8 | Register + schedule: wpaccessibility.day/2026/register #WPAD2026 #WPA11yDay 034
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Have you registered for @wpaccessibility.day yet? It's coming up quickly and you don't want to miss this free online conference with 24 hours of #accessibility talks. #ASL #Captioned + @iaaporg.bsky.social continuing ed. Can't attend live? Register to watch all month. wpaccessibility.day/2026/ #a11ywpaccessibility.dayWordPress Accessibility Day 2026 - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026WordPress Accessibility Day is a free 24-hour global event dedicated to addressing website accessibility in WordPress. October 7-8, 2026. 022
Reposted by Amber HindsThe WP Weekly @thewpweekly.bsky.social · 11/09/2026BoardScribe + Meetings & Agendas… Equalize Digital has released BoardScribe, an accessible board meeting, agendas & minutes, plugin. It creates a document library with blocks and shortcodes to support your compliance... equalizedigital.com/new-boardscr... via WP_Weekly_306 @amberhinds.bsky.socialequalizedigital.comNew BoardScribe Plugin Available on WordPress.org - Equalize DigitalAnnouncing BoardScribe, a plugin that makes it easy to publish board meeting dates, agendas, and minutes on your WordPress website. 021
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026#WPA11yMeetup is about to start, and we're talking email accessibility. Are the emails your website is sending compliant? Join us now! #accessibility #a11y #WordPress us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: Email Accessibility in WordPress: Maria Maldonado. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...Emails are an important part of the user experience, but they are often overlooked during accessibility testing. Transactional emails from online shops, membership sites, contact forms, account notifi... 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 06/08/2026It's almost time for #WPA11yMeetup! Join us at 10 AM US Central Time for Creating a Digital Accessibility Program in Higher Education with Jesse Loesberg from the University of California, Berkeley Library. #Captioned on Zoom. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #WordPress #accessibility #a11y #meetupus02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: Creating a Digital Accessibility Program in Higher Education: Jesse Loesberg. After registering, you will receive a confirma...At the University of California, Berkeley Library, digital accessibility has become an essential part of providing equitable access to information and services. In this presentation, Jesse Loesberg ... 012
Reposted by Amber HindsPage 2 Podcast | SEO Podcast @page2pod.com · 04/08/2026@amberhinds.bsky.social has the cleanest framing of accessibility I've heard: it ages the same way SEO does. You don't finish it. You maintain it. And the incremental route is dramatically cheaper than the big-bang remediation project everyone budgets for. 033
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Had a great conversation with @wpbuilds.com about marketing and growing a #WordPress plugin. What got us to over 10k active installs and why I think we're still doing well contrary to what others are reporting for 2026. Give it a listen or read the transcript. wpbuilds.com/2026/07/16/4...wpbuilds.com'Amber Hinds on restoring faith in WordPress: hard work, accessibility, and long-term plugin success' - WP Builds WordPress podcast #476Amber talks about sustainable WordPress plugin growth, marketing strategies, and the importance of persistence and targeting the right audience. 120
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026We're hiring a #WordPress Software Engineer. Work on our software and assist with #accessibility remediation for clients. Fully remote. WordPress dev experience required; accessibility remediation experience or certifications preferred. Get more info and apply at equalizedigital.com/hiring-wordp...equalizedigital.comWe’re Hiring a WordPress Software Engineer - Equalize DigitalWe’re hiring a remote WordPress Software Engineer to help build Accessibility Checker and create software that makes the web more accessible. 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Got an age-verification prompt today. Apparently, that's a requirement in Texas now, but only Bluesky is doing it? I got around it by logging into our company VPN, which has an IP in a different state. Not sure how I feel about submitting my driver's license. Also weird it's not on other platforms. 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 25/06/2026In about 15 minutes, Steve Jones & William Patton are going to show off a major rework and modernization of our issues screens in Accessibility Checker Pro, going from multiple pages to a SPA. It's so cool! Come check it out and ask questions in the chat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlJn... #WordPressyoutube.comMeet Issues Explorer: Find and Fix FasterYouTube video by Equalize Digital 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Want to learn how to code a Gutenberg block? Join us live, 💥 right now, for Building Your First Accessible Gutenberg Block presented by Emilio Dominguez. #WordPress #WPA11yMeetup us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: Building Your First Accessible Gutenberg Block: Emilio Dominguez. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email a...In this presentation, Emilio will take the mystery out of the WordPress Block Editor. We will move away from old-school shortcodes and learn how to create a custom "Notice" or "Call to Action" block f... 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 15/06/2026New post on my personal blog about how we have marketed Accessibility Checker over the past five years, taking it from 0 to well over 10,000 active installs. amberhinds.com/2026/06/what... #WordPress #WordPressPlugins #founderamberhinds.comWhat does it take to market a WordPress plugin? - Amber HindsReflecting on five years of marketing Accessibility Checker and how we got to (and beyond) 10,000 active installs. 041
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Not at #WCEU? Join us online for #WPA11yMeetup starting now! Chris Hinds will be presenting "How Agencies can turn their Accessibility Backlog into Profit." #accessibility #a11y us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: How Agencies Can Turn Their Accessibility Backlog Into Profit: Chris Hinds. After registering, you will receive a confirmati...Accessibility is not just about compliance, and this session shows why it’s one of the most overlooked growth opportunities for agencies. In this session, Chris Hinds, COO at Equalize Digital, will s... 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Woohoo! Up to 93 people participating in our virtual contributor day. Almost to my goal of 100!! Won't you join us? equalizedigital.com/gaad2026/ #WordPress #accessibility #a11y #GAADequalizedigital.comGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 - Equalize DigitalGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 Join people pledging hours to improve accessibility in WordPress. Thursday, May 21, 2026 New this year! Live Theme Accessibility Testing Workshop Want to partic... 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Tomorrow is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. So far, 68 people are pledging 258.5 hours toward improving #accessibility in #WordPress. 🙌 This is our second year hosting a virtual contributor day, and we need you! 🫵 Learn more about how you can help at the link in the 🧵 #a11y #GAAD @wordpress.org 121
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Learn more about why we run a virtual contributor for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), how you can get involved, and also how I built our GAAD pledge page powered by Gravity Forms in this Breakdown podcast episode. breakdown.transistor.fm/episodes/bui... #WordPress #accessibility #a11ybreakdown.transistor.fmBreakdown - A Gravity Forms Podcast | Building dynamic pages with Gravity Forms for Global Accessibility Awareness DayIn this episode, Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, discusses the importance of web accessibility, the role of AI in enhancing accessibility efforts, and the upcoming Global Accessibility Awaren... 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Article on @therepository.email about the updated Accessibility Ready requirements for #WordPress themes. www.therepository.email/wordpress-ac...therepository.emailWordPress Accessibility Team Overhauls Theme Guidelines for the First Time in 14 YearsThe WordPress Accessibility Team has overhauled its theme accessibility-ready guidelines for the first time since 2012. Theme authors have until June 30 to comply. 002
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 07/05/2026It's almost time for #WPAllyMeetup! Starting at 10 AM Central for Elevating the Web: An Adventure in Web Accessibility, presented by Nora Guy, CUA, CPACC. #Captioned on Zoom. Join us now! #a11y #accessibility us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: Elevating the Web: An Adventure in Web Accessibility: Nora Guy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email abo...In this engaging presentation, Nora L. Guy (CPACC) will take you on a storytelling adventure, worthy of Charles Muntz, through the world of digital accessibility. Using the characters and themes of Pi... 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Accessibility-ready requirements for #WordPress themes have been updated! This was a multi-year process with many people involved, and I'm thrilled to see the culmination finally live. Theme devs have until June 30th to update their themes to the new standards or remove the tag. #a11y #accessibility 103
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Who do you know that does amazing web design work (Figma) and product graphic creation for SaaS? Tag them so I can check out their portfolio. We're looking for someone to work with soon and would love recommendations. 001
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Thinking about helping WP Accessibility Day 2026, but not sure where to start? Bronze level sponsorship ($500) is an easy way to get involved, helping you reach a global audience while supporting accessibility. wpaccessibility.day/2026/sponsor... #accessibility #a11y #WordPress #Conferencewpaccessibility.dayCall for Sponsors 2026Support WordPress accessibility education while promoting your business. 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 19/04/2026I spent 44 hours refining our sitemap + writing new copy and design briefs for 29 webpages this week... and I didn't even get to check off a to-do in Basecamp, because apparently we never created one. 🤔 Will I get the same dopamine hit if I create one and immediately check it off? 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 17/04/2026A 1-year deadline extension for state and local government compliance with ADA Title II on the web is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on April 20th. Population > 50k now = April 26, 2027 Population < 50k now = April 26, 2028 #accessibility #a11ypublic-inspection.federalregister.gov 241
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 12/04/2026The upside to a year with no planned travel or conferences... plenty of time for puppy training. ❤️ amberhinds.com/2026/04/word...amberhinds.comWordCamp Europe Consolation Prize - Amber HindsMeet Pico. Only a few months after Pocket died, the girls started lobbying for another dog. At one point, Chris and I were even given a Christmas wishlist slideshow presentation featuring multiple dog... 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Want to share your #accessibility journey or knowledge with the world? @wpaccessibility.day just opened their call for speakers. Pre-recorded talks, live streaming October 7-8. $300 honorarium per session. Apply now! ⤵️ #a11y #WordPresswpaccessibility.dayShare Your Knowledge at WordPress Accessibility Day - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026The WordPress Accessibility Day Call for Speakers is now open, and we would love to hear your talk ideas! This year we’re continuing with the pre-recorded talk format that was introduced last year! This means your talk will need to be pre-recorded and provided to us ahead of time. If you already know what you […] 110
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Are you into #BuildInPublic? My partner, Steve, and our dev, William, are livestreaming right now about changes in our Accessibility Checker #WordPress plugin. Tune in!! ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTtk...youtube.comMore Control, Less FrictionYouTube video by Equalize Digital 030
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Not much is going to beat this as far as thrilling moments as a #WordPress plugin developer. 🌟 1131
Reposted by Amber HindsDevelop with Woo @developer.woocommerce.com · 10/03/2026Join us March 31, 2026 for a live discussion with community leaders on how to build meaningful connections, get more from events, and find your people in ecommerce. Guests include @amberhinds.bsky.social @4thhubbard.bsky.social @raquelkarina.bsky.social developer.woocommerce.com/2026/03/10/j...developer.woocommerce.comJoin us for our "Building Ecommerce Community" Live EventJoin us online for a panel discussion with community leaders on how to build meaningful connections, get more from events, and find your people in ecommerce. 053
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 17/03/2026It's time for #WPA11yMeetup! Scaling Accessibility: Treating Accessibility as Frontend Architecture and a Leadership Responsibility, presented by Niharika Pujari starting in 10 minutes! Join us live. #accessibility #a11y #WordPress us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: Scaling Accessibility: Treating Accessibility as Frontend Architecture and a Leadership Responsibility: Niharika Pujari. Aft...Most teams approach accessibility through training, audits, or late-stage QA. While these efforts are important, they don’t scale - especially as frontend codebases grow more complex and teams rely on... 020
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 04/03/2026If you care about #accessibility education and think one of the largest #WordPress conferences in the world needs a dedicated accessibility booth, go donate today. Even $5, $10, or $25 will help @wpaccessibility.day provide free education at WordCamp Europe. wpaccessibility.day/wceu-2026/ #a11ywpaccessibility.daySupport WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe - WP Accessibility DayWP Accessibility Day is raising funds to host a large, highly visible booth dedicated to accessibility at WordCamp Europe 2026. Donate now! 052
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Go behind-the-scenes of our audit process Thurs. 3/5 @ 10 AM CST. I'll demo auditing and finding issues + how I built a low-code website with @gravityforms.com and ACF to manage our issues library and ensure consistency across testers. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #WordPress #accessibility #a11yus02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: How to Audit a Web Page: Behind the Scenes on Equalize Digital's Process: Amber Hinds. After registering, you will receive a...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, pulls back th... 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Fun fact: if you're using Brave browser and have shields up for Playground, it doesn't apply patches. This makes it very difficult to test @wordpress.org core PRs. Don't ask how long it took me to realize that was why I couldn't see any of the changes people said were in the PR... 020
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Want a preview of UI changes coming very soon in Accessibility Checker? Steve and William are live on YouTube showing it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDyb...youtube.comReimagining Accessibility Checker in the Block Editor SidebarYouTube video by Equalize Digital 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Great article on @therepository.email about @wpaccessibility.day's crowdfunding campaign to have an accessibility booth @wceurope.bsky.social. Want to support accessibility education at WordCamp? Donate today! www.therepository.email/wp-accessibi... #WordPress #a11y #accessibilitytherepository.emailWP Accessibility Day Is Crowdfunding a Booth at WordCamp Europe to Close the EAA Knowledge GapThe nonprofit behind the annual 24-hour accessibility conference is asking the WordPress community to help fund a major presence at WordCamp Europe 2026 in Kraków. 043
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Starting now! Making Digital Documents Accessible: Practical Steps for Inclusive Design with Samantha Merrett from the UK Ministry of Justice. #WPA11yMeetup #a11y #accessibility us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WordPress Accessibility Meetup: Making Digital Documents Accessible: Practical Steps for Inclusive Design: Samantha Merrett. After registering, you will rec...Samantha Merrett will walk you through how to create digital documents that are truly accessible, sharing practical tips and hands-on guidance you can use right away. You’ll leave with a clearer under... 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 13/02/2026You know what is really cool? When you send #accessibility feedback to a plugin dev, later that day, they send you a beta to test, and then a few days later, release an update. Shoutout to @gravitywiz.bsky.social for fast customer support and being willing to improve accessibility! 🙌 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 11/02/2026 just donated to support @wpaccessibility.day's crowdfunding campaign to have an accessibility booth at @wceurope.bsky.social. This will be an impactful way to make #accessibility more visible at one of the largest #WordPress events. Won't you join me on the donors list? 100
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026📢 @wpaccessibility.day just launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a large accessibility booth at WordCamp Europe that will provide free accessibility support and education. Please consider donating, and share to help us spread the word: wpaccessibility.day/wceu-2026/ #accessibility #a11ywpaccessibility.daySupport WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe - WP Accessibility DayWP Accessibility Day is raising funds to host a large, highly visible booth dedicated to accessibility at WordCamp Europe 2026. Donate now! 011
Reposted by Amber Hindsdeconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Super Bowl 60 shows what’s possible when accessibility is intentional. Blind and low vision fans will experience the game in new ways, reinforcing that inclusive design enhances experiences for everyone. buff.ly/NBHxemP #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityInclusion #SuperBowl #A11ynpr.orgBlind and low vision fans to experience Super Bowl 60 in new waySome blind and low vision fans will get to use haptic tablets at Super Bowl 60. It allows them to feel the ball as it moves around the field. 032
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 05/02/2026In about 15 minutes, @briancoords.com will be joining me live at #WPA11yMeetup to demonstrate live accessibility remediation! Tune in now on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #captioned #a11y #accessibility #WordPressus02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Live Website Remediation with Brian Coords. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Join us for round two of live accessibility remediation with Brian Coords! In this meetup, Amber and Brian will continue improving the accessibility of Brian's podcast website, webmasters.fm. They'll ... 030
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 02/02/2026I watched Train Dreams today. One of the best movies I have seen. Beautiful cinematography, excellent pacing, impactful characters and acting in a story that really sits with you. It's almost poetic; a meditation on the meaning of life. 010
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Usercentrics (the cookie banner solution) is considering building an accessibility overlay. They're asking for feedback and opinions, for which they will give a €30 gift card as a thank you. Opinions about #accessibility overlays? Take this survey... form.typeform.com/to/duFlESXh?... #a11yform.typeform.comAccessibility Widget InterviewTurn data collection into an experience with Typeform. Create beautiful online forms, surveys, quizzes, and so much more. Try it for FREE. 021
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 28/01/2026I'm live with Beaver Builder right now to discuss accessibility. Tune in! www.youtube.com/live/H6ACpH5... #WordPress #accessibility #a11yyoutube.comLIVE Q&A: Accessibility Best Practices with Amber HindsYouTube video by Beaver Builder 000
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 27/01/2026I just spotted one of our accessibility testers, Devin Gutierrez, in this cool music video highlighting Apple's accessibility features. 🤩 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP... #a11y #accessibilityyoutube.comAccessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | AppleYouTube video by Apple 020
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 24/01/2026We're hunkered down for the winter storm and I'm taking advantage of a weekend with no activities to turn all the VHS home movies I got from my Grandma's house into digital versions we can actually watch. The perfect nostalgic winter activity. 030
Reposted by Amber HindsJon Clark @jonclark.co · 19/01/2026Web accessibility ≠ charity. It’s good UX, SEO, and ROI. @amberhinds.bsky.social breaks it all down. youtu.be/BW20u0p_8R4 #Page2Podcast #webaccessibilityyoutu.be💡 How Accessibility Boosts SEO & UX | Amber Hinds of Equalize DigitalYouTube video by The Page 2 Podcast 021
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 17/01/2026This started as a conversation on X, and I realized I had way more to say than could fit in a tweet, so now it's a blog post. Here's why we don't use block libraries at Equalize Digital: amberhinds.com/2026/01/why-... #WordPressamberhinds.comWhy We Don't Use Block Libraries at Equalize Digital - Amber HindsThe downsides of building websites with block libraries and why the Equalize Digital team prefers only to use core or custom blocks. 031
Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 16/01/2026RE mega menus: I tested adding one of the "better" at accessibility WordPress plugins to our staging site last night - Max Mega Menu. I made the most accessible settings choices, then tested it. Here's what I found... wordpress.org/support/topi... #WordPress #WordPressPlugins #accessibility #a11ywordpress.orgAccessibility Enhancements NeededAccessibility Enhancements Needed Amber Hinds (@alh0319) 1 hour, 23 minutes ago Hi Max Mega Menu team! First of all, I want to say thank you for the work you have done so far towards improving acce… 250
Reposted by Amber HindsFearswe @fearswe.net · 06/01/2026Same goes for WCAG in my book. There's never a good excuse to not adhere to accessibility guidelines. If what you're trying to do is not technically possible to do accessible, you should probably reconsider what you're trying to do. 2111