Joe Dolson

24 days. 24+ global experts. Zero fluff. Hit 'Follow' to ensure you don’t miss actionable insights on WCAG, inclusive UI, and accessible engineering. Only 38 days before the first article. Can't wait! 24a11y.com #A11y #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #24A11y #24Accessibility

Only 58 days 9 hours before the start of this year's 24 Accessibility article series. What topics are you interested in seeing? #24A11y #24Accessibility #Accessibility #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #MobileAccessibility

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

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 ✨

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/

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/

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.

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

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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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

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

Just published: what are the accessibility improvements ini WordPress 7.1? make.wordpress.org/core/2026/08... #WordPress #a11y

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What Can’t I Press? now includes Orca keyboard shortcuts. #a11y github.com/ericwbailey/...

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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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

Missed this? My Calendar Pro v3.4.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/05/my-calendar-pro-v3-4-0-released/

New post: My Calendar Pro v3.4.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/05/my-calendar-pro-v3-4-0-released/

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

🙌 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:

#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

Not much is going to beat this as far as thrilling moments as a #WordPress plugin developer. 🌟

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.

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

New post: Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026? https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/chat-about-able-player-at-csun-2026/

Missed this? Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026? https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/chat-about-able-player-at-csun-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...

New post: Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026? https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/chat-about-able-player-at-csun-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

New post: XPoster 5.0.6 Released https://xposterpro.com/xposter-5-0-6-released/

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.

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/

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

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)!

Missed this? Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-player-4-8-0-and-able-player-for-wordpress-2-3-0-released/

New post: Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-player-4-8-0-and-able-player-for-wordpress-2-3-0-released/

Minnesota needs impartial investigations, the departure of federal forces, and an end to the campaign of retribution against our state.

Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calendar-3-7-0-my-calendar-pro-3-3-0-released/

New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calendar-3-7-0-my-calendar-pro-3-3-0-released/

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.

Able Player 4.8 - Release candidate and call for translators! #a11y #foss https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/able-player-4-8-release-candidate-call-for-translators/

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...

Missed this? Judging severity in accessibility issues https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/judging-severity-in-accessibility-issues/