About us
Virtual meetups on making websites accessible with live captions. This meetup has been officially approved for Continuing Accessibility Education Credits for maintaining Website Accessibility Specialist (WAS) and Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
About Us & Our Events
We're a global group of developers, designers, and users interested in building more accessible websites. Join us twice per month for meetups on a variety of topics related to making WordPress and other websites that can be used by people of all abilities.
Meetups are held on the first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month at 10 AM Central. All groups are held virtually via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere. All meetups are live-captioned, and some have ASL interpretations. We encourage speakers to verbally describe imagery for people who cannot see the presentation.
Get Recaps & Stay Connected
To get email reminders about events and notices meetup recording as available post-event, join our email list.
We invite you to connect with other attendees and members between meetups to discuss accessibility in our Facebook Group.
You can find presentation recordings and transcripts on the Equalize Digital meetup webpage.
Sponsors
This meetup is organized by Equalize Digital, a company that specializes in WordPress accessibility. Thanks to our sponsors' generosity, we can provide live captions and (occasionally) ASL interpreters. Learn about sponsoring here.
Interested in speaking?
We'd love to hear what you have to say and learn more about how you use WordPress to build accessible websites! Send the lead organizer, Amber Hinds, a message with your talk idea.
Code of Conduct
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all, and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct. By joining our group, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, please contact an organizer.
Upcoming events
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Making Digital Documents Accessible: Practical Steps for Inclusive Design
·OnlineOnlineSamantha 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 understanding of how to meet global accessibility requirements while making your documents easier for everyone to read, navigate, and use.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand why document accessibility is critical for compliance and inclusion.
- Identify common accessibility barriers in PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint files.
- Apply practical techniques: heading structure, alt text, color contrast, tables, and links.
- Use built-in tools and checkers to test and improve accessibility.
- Gain insight into real-world examples and best practices.
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Live captions: GoDaddy
- Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
- Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship
Event Details:
This meetup will be held at 10 AM Central on Zoom Webinars. You must register to attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117691993356/WN_WMBO7v0mR8-ur6VN2p02VwAccessibility & Accommodations:
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned.Slide links will be provided when applicable, and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.
We're working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation.
All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact an organizer, and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct:
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all, and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct.By RSVPing to this meetup, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, please contact an organizer.
3 attendees
How to Audit a Web Page: Behind the Scenes on Equalize Digital's Process
·OnlineOnlineEver 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 the curtain on the real-world process her team uses to audit web pages for accessibility.
Amber will walk through how a single page is evaluated from start to finish—covering automated tools, manual testing techniques, screen reader usage, and how findings are documented in a way that’s clear, actionable, and aligned with WCAG. You’ll get an inside look at the audit site Equalize Digital built to manage their issues library, which speeds up report creation.
This behind-the-scenes session is ideal for:
- Accessibility testers and auditors
- Developers and designers who want to understand audit expectations
- Agencies and teams delivering accessibility reports to clients
- Anyone curious about what makes an audit thorough, accurate, and trustworthy
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to test and report findings, along with remediation guidance that teams can actually use.
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Live captions: Kinsta
- Organizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
- Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship
Event Details:
This meetup will be held at 10 AM Central on Zoom Webinars. You must register to attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017702203203/WN_HjcAQ5GbSTesDFHTRszIAwAccessibility & Accommodations:
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned.Slide links will be provided when applicable, and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.
We're working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation.
All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact an organizer, and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct:
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all, and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct.By RSVPing to this meetup, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, please contact an organizer.
2 attendees
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