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Joe Dolson

@joedolson.bsky.social
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WordPress core committer, accessibility specialist, WP Accessibility Day lead, LinkedIn Learning author, violinist. Abolish ICE.

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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 11h
DYK: 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
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Sara Soueidan @sarasoueidan.com · 23/09/2026
I'm happy and honored to be taking part in this year's #id24! I'll be guest-hosting two presentations: @matuzo.at 's and Christof Hassler's—tomorrow morning (UTC) Check the schedule for your time zone: inclusivedesign24.org/2026/schedule/ & join the event online ✨
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Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)
A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 15/09/2026
Want to support the event beyond attending? You can also grab a t-shirt! Choose: $25 Donation registration $75 Donation + t-shirt Or you can also choose Custom donation registration! Every contribution helps support the work behind the event. #WPAD2026 wpaccessibility.day/2026/register/
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Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026
It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will have CART captions and sign language interpretation.
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 19/09/2026
Have you considered being a microsponsor for WPAD? A $150 microsponsorship is one way to provide additional support. Want the t-shirt, too? Choose Microsponsorship + t-shirt — $225 It's a simple way to turn your participation into support #WPAD2026 wpaccessibility.day/2026/register/
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Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026
It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will have CART captions and sign language interpretation.
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Manuel Matuzović @matuzo.at · 18/09/2026
I cannot express how annoyed I am by poeple building accessibility testing tools, guidelines, generators, or other products just because now, thanks to LLMs, they think they understand the world and can finally fix this "problem" called accessiblity.
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 09/09/2026
We’re thrilled to announce Ed Summers as the 2026 #WPA11yDay keynote speaker! Read the article for more information and then register for the event! wpaccessibility.day/2026/announc... #WPAD2026 #A11y #WordPress
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WordPress Accessibility Day welcomes Ed Summers as keynote speaker.
Discover how Generative AI can empower people with disabilities in his keynote, “The Renaissance of Achievement for People with Disabilities.”
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 10/09/2026
Did you know there are several ways to support the event when you register? Take a look at the options when you register — donate, add a T-shirt, be a microsponsor. Participation is one thing. Supporting the event is another. You can do both. wpaccessibility.day/2026/register/ #WPAD2026
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Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026
It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will have CART captions and sign language interpretation.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 04/09/2026
The schedule for WP Accessibility Day 2026 is here! Join us October 7-8 for 24 hours of free talks on accessibility and WordPress, with speakers from around the globe. Live captioned and ASL interpreted. wpaccessibility.day/2026/announcing-our-2026-schedule/ #WPAD2026 #WPA11yDay
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Announcing Our 2026 Schedule! - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026
We’re excited to announce that the schedule for WordPress Accessibility Day 2026 is now available, and registration is open! What to Look Forward To Like in previous years, WordPress Accessibility…
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 22/08/2026
We’re shining a spotlight on Kinsta, whose support means a great deal to our event. Does your organization support accessibility? Become a sponsor. wpaccessibility.day/2026/sponsor... #WPAD2026 #WPA11y #OpenSource #Sponsors
Thank you 2026 Gold Sponsor Kinsta
2 Years of Sponsorship support 2025
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WP Accessibility Team @wpaccessibility.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Just published: what are the accessibility improvements ini WordPress 7.1? make.wordpress.org/core/2026/08... #WordPress #a11y
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Accessibility Improvements in WordPress 7.1
WordPress 7.1 continues to polish accessibility across WordPress Core and Gutenberg, advancing the goals to meet accessibility standards. In this release, high-impact changes include the new access…
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Steve Faulkner @stevefaulkner.eurosky.social · 08/08/2026
alt text 🤖 #a11y is #political
Earth is flat, vaccines work, we’ve been to the moon, climate change is real, universe is expanding, math is the universal language, chemtrails aren’t a thing, evolution is a fact, we are all made of stardust, science is like magic but real. Stand up for science.
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Eric Bailey @ericwbailey.website · 01/08/2026
What Can’t I Press? now includes Orca keyboard shortcuts. #a11y github.com/ericwbailey/...
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GitHub - ericwbailey/what-cant-i-press: ⌨️ Lists what keyboard shortcuts are claimed
⌨️ Lists what keyboard shortcuts are claimed. Contribute to ericwbailey/what-cant-i-press development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Adrian Roselli, pH0 @aardrian.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
mastodon.radio/@VE3RWJ/1168... WebAIM is inviting screen reader users to take part in Screen Reader User Survey #11. • Closes: 31 August 2026 • Duration: Approximately 5–10 minutes • Results published: September 2026 webaim.org/projects/scr... #a11Y #blind #accessibility
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#WebAIM are inviting people who use screen readers to take part in their Screen Reader User Survey #11. Their User Surveys are widely used across the web #accessibility field to inform development dec...
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
New post: Able Player: 1 year later www.joedolson.com/2026/05/able...
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Able Player: 1 year later - Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
I officially took over maintenance of Able Player, the accessible media player, on May 6th, 2025 - just a little over a year ago. A year has passed, and I
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 27/05/2026
Speaker applications for WP Accessibility Day 2026 are open. Got insights, lessons learned, case studies, or practical strategies around WordPress and accessibility? Submit your talk proposal. Applications close June 9, 2026. wpaccessibility.day/2026/speaker... #WPA11yDay #Accessibility
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Speaker applications are closing soon - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026
Submit your speaker application for WordPress Accessibility Day 2026. Applications for speaker proposals close on 9 June 2026.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Missed this? My Calendar Pro v3.4.0 Released www.joedolson.com/2026/05/my-calend…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
New post: My Calendar Pro v3.4.0 Released www.joedolson.com/2026/05/my-calend…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Accessibility-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
Top of the Accessibility-Ready Requirements Updated article published on the WordPress.org accessibility team blog.
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Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🙌 Huge shout-out to @joedolson.bsky.social and @rianrietveld.bsky.social for supporting my efforts on this and pushing it over the finish line. Also, thank you ❤️ to InstaWP for donating the testing environments when we determined that using Playground wouldn't work. Read the official announcement:
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Accessibility-Ready Requirements Updated
Learn about the updated WordPress Theme Requirements for the accessibility-ready tag. The new guidelines come with detailed documentation, testing instructions, and many improved processes.
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 08/04/2026
#WPAD2026 Call for Speakers is open! Share your knowledge on WordPress and accessibility? Submissions close June 9, don’t wait! Learn more and apply: wpaccessibility.day/2026/share-y... #WPA11yDay #WordPress #a11y #accessibility
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Speaking at WP Accessibility Day - WordPress Accessibility Day 2026
Apply to speak at WordPress Accessibility Day 2025! Call for speakers is open until June 9th, 2025 - share your knowledge!
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Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Not much is going to beat this as far as thrilling moments as a #WordPress plugin developer. 🌟
WordPress.org plugins directory with Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker in the #1 spot for featured plugins.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Well, flight home was canceled... #CSUNATC26 was a delight, but I was looking forward to getting home... hopefully, my new flight won't be further delayed.
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Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
If 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/ #a11y
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Support WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe - WP Accessibility Day
WP Accessibility Day is raising funds to host a large, highly visible booth dedicated to accessibility at WordCamp Europe 2026. Donate now!
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
New post: Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026? www.joedolson.com/2026/02/chat-abou…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Missed this? Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026? www.joedolson.com/2026/02/chat-abou…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 23/02/2026
@wpaccessibility.day was featured in @therepository.email for our crowdfunding effort to bring accessibility education to @wceurope.bsky.social. What does the European Accessibility Act mean for the WordPress community? Read and understand the mission. www.therepository.email/wp-accessibi...
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WP Accessibility Day Is Crowdfunding a Booth at WordCamp Europe to Close the EAA Knowledge Gap
The 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.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
New post: Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026? www.joedolson.com/2026/02/chat-abou…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Amber Hinds @amberhinds.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Great 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 #accessibility
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WP Accessibility Day Is Crowdfunding a Booth at WordCamp Europe to Close the EAA Knowledge Gap
The 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.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
New post: XPoster 5.0.6 Released xposterpro.com/xposter-5-0-6-releas…
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XPoster Pro
Promote your site with posts to X.com. Formerly WP Tweets Pro.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 18/02/2026
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Help Support WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe! The WP Accessibility Day team is looking to host a large sponsor booth to educate attendees on accessibility - help us make this possible! wpaccessibility.day/wceu-2026/
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Support WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe - WP Accessibility Day
WP Accessibility Day is raising funds to host a large, highly visible booth dedicated to accessibility at WordCamp Europe 2026. Donate now!
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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
An accessible WordPress site starts with the theme, not a plugin. Themes are architecture, not decoration. I am rebuilding from first principles using Bootstrap to design accessibility in, not retrofit it later. buff.ly/6DgoF55 #DigitalAccessibility #WordPress #InclusiveDesign #WebDev #A11y
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Building an Accessible WordPress Theme
Learn how to choose and build accessible WordPress themes, using Accessibility-Ready themes and Bootstrap as a strong, practical starting point.
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 09/02/2026
Help Bring Accessibility to #WCEU 2026! #WPAD is raising funds to host a dedicated accessibility booth at #WCEU 2026. This is a crowdfunding campaign, so every contribution — big or small — helps us get there. All donations are tax-deductible (WPAD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)!
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Support WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe - WP Accessibility Day
WP Accessibility Day is raising funds to host a large, highly visible booth dedicated to accessibility at WordCamp Europe 2026. Donate now!
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Missed this? Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-play…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
New post: Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-play…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 28/01/2026
Minnesota needs impartial investigations, the departure of federal forces, and an end to the campaign of retribution against our state.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calend…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calend…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning. I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Able Player 4.8 - Release candidate and call for translators! #a11y #foss www.joedolson.com/2026/01/able-play…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Nathan Wrigley @nathanwrigley.com · 09/01/2026
I just hit publish on the 9th '#Accessibility Show' with @joedolson.bsky.social - "Best in WordPress design, or is it?". In the video Joe goes through some areas where a wonderful looking design might fall short in terms of accessibility. Worth a watch I think. wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...
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The Accessibility Show #9 - Best in WordPress design, or is it?
Joe Dolson reviews an award-winning WordPress site, critiquing its accessibility flaws, especially animation, navigation, naming, and contrast issues.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Missed this? Judging severity in accessibility issues www.joedolson.com/2026/01/judging-s…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New post: Judging severity in accessibility issues www.joedolson.com/2026/01/judging-s…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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zeldman @zeldman.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
ICE MURDERS UNARMED WHITE AMERICAN WOMAN Hey, @nytimes.com, fixed your headline.
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Joe Dolson @joedolson.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Missed this? Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? www.joedolson.com/2025/12/is-it-an-…
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Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
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