Accessibility Craft

Hosted by Amber Hinds, Chris Hinds, and Steve Jones

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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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July 6, 20261 hr 23 min

How Agencies Can Turn Their Accessibility Backlog Into Profit with Chris Hinds

This episode is a recording of a June 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. In this session, Chris Hinds, COO at Equalize Digital, shares a practical, agency-focused approach to website accessibility. From developer tools like automated scanners and linters to larger strategic decisions like rebuilds versus retainers, this session is packed with actionable ways to improve both user experience and business outcomes. 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/171.

June 29, 202647 min

How Made Right Media Convinced Clients to Embrace True Accessibility | Spindletap Brewery Stereochemistry DIPA

In this episode of Accessibility Craft, Amber and Chris sit down with Roger Rowles of Made Right Media to talk about what it really looks like for a digital agency to level up its accessibility practices. Roger shares how his team moved from early accessibility assumptions and overlay reliance toward a more thoughtful, proactive, and client-centered approach. The conversation covers how agencies can introduce accessibility without making it feel like an upsell, how to position remediation and rebuilds with legacy clients, why accessibility is an ongoing practice rather than a one-time checkbox, and how better accessibility work can also support technical SEO. Along the way, the crew tastes Stereochemistry DIPA from Spindletap Brewery, a bold double IPA with a bright label, layered hops, and a surprising thumbs-up from our historically IPA-disliking hosts. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/170.

June 22, 20261 hr 2 min

Web Accessibility 101: Small Things That Make a Big Difference with Maria Maldonado

This episode is a recording of a May 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. Maria Maldonado, Accessibility Specialist at Equalize Digital, broke down the fundamentals of web accessibility in clear, non-technical terms and highlighted simple fixes you can start implementing right away. 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/169.

June 15, 202656 min

Oxygen Builder Accessibility Reality Check | Firestone Walker Brewing 805 Blonde Ale

In this episode of Accessibility Craft, Amber, Chris, and Steve talk through the National Federation of the Blind’s lawsuit challenging the delay of federal web accessibility protections, and what six months of real-world accessibility remediation looked like on a large WordPress site built with Oxygen Classic. The conversation covers the practical impact of ADA Title II and HHS deadline delays, why organizations should not treat extensions as a reason to pause accessibility work, and how a large healthcare-related WordPress site went from more than 26,000 automated issues to under 3,500 through steady remediation work. Then the team digs into the messy reality of fixing accessibility problems inside Oxygen Builder, including inaccessible mega menus, autoplaying sliders, ambiguous “Learn More” links, dynamic content limitations, and what was (and wasn't) easy on the remediation side. The featured beverage for this episode is Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s 805 Blonde Ale, a smooth, simple, cookout-friendly beer that earned mostly positive reviews from the crew. For show notes and a full transcript, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/168.

June 8, 202654 min

Elevating the Web: An Adventure in Web Accessibility with Nora Guy

This episode is a recording of a May 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. Nora Guy (CPACC) took us on a storytelling adventure through the world of digital accessibility. Using the characters and themes of Pixar’s Up to guide you, Nora explained her “secret sauce” for helping ensure good UX. 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/167.

June 1, 202647 min

Accessibility in WordPress 7.0 | Batchwell Cocktail Dry Mix Variety Pack

WordPress 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.

May 25, 202655 min

Training Support Staff on Accessibility with Donata Stroink-Skillrud

This 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.

May 18, 202638 min

Speeding Up Accessibility Remediation with AI | Athletic Brewing Ripe Pursuit Radler

Digital 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.

May 11, 20261 hr 3 min

European Accessibility Act Compliance Requirements Explained with Bet Hannon

This 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.

May 4, 202651 min

WordPress Needs Your Help: What the 2026 WebAIM Million Report Reveals | Great Notion Triple Berry Shake

In 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.