Accessibility Craft

Hosted by Amber Hinds, Chris Hinds, and Steve Jones

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Jun 2026

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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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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.

April 27, 202657 min

Frontend Accessibility Architecture and Leadership with Niharika Pujari

This episode is a recording of a March 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. In this talk, Niharika reframed accessibility as a frontend architecture concern and a leadership responsibility, not just an individual skill or compliance task. Niharika looked at how accessibility outcomes are shaped by architectural decisions and why fixing issues after implementation leads to recurring accessibility debt. 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/161.

April 20, 202649 min

Your Secret Accessibility Weapon | Healsi Pure Artesian Still Water

Is your website at risk from your own content team? In this episode of Accessibility Craft, we unpack a surprising legal development in accessibility lawsuits and explore a growing concern for organizations: how content creators, not just developers, can introduce accessibility issues and legal exposure. Along the way, the team debates governance, training, and permissions in WordPress, and how to future-proof your site in an AI-driven world. In an Accessibility Craft first, we taste... Water! Specifically, a premium bottled water from Portugal, Healsi, and give our honest take on if it actually tastes any better than what comes out of the tap. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/160.

April 13, 20261 hr 40 min

How to Audit a Web Page with Amber Hinds

This episode is a recording of a March 2026 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, brought to you by Equalize Digital. 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, pulled back the curtain on the real-world process her team uses to audit web pages for accessibility. 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/159.