Name: Email Accessibility in WordPress: Maria Maldonado
Start: 2026-09-15T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-15T09:00:00-07:00

**Emails are an important part of the user experience, but they are often overlooked during accessibility testing.**

Transactional emails from online shops, membership sites, contact forms, account notifications, and newsletters must be accessible so every recipient can read, understand, and act on the information they contain.

In this session, Maria Maldonado will discuss email accessibility and how it applies to emails sent from WordPress websites, including both automated transactional and marketing emails. The session will look at practical examples, including table-based email layouts, links, headings, images, color contrast, readable content structure, and testing workflows.

You will learn:

* Why email accessibility matters for WordPress websites.
* Common accessibility issues in transactional and newsletter emails.
* How to test emails sent from a website.

**Thank you to our sponsors:**

* Live captions and post-event transcription: [GoDaddy](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/wordpress-hosting?isc=wp30&utm_source=equalizedigital_sponsorship&utm_medium=events&utm_campaign=en-us_events_prg_awa_partners_part_open_001)
* Organizer: [Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker](https://equalizedigital.com/accessibility-checker/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event-description)
* **Your Business here!** [Learn about sponsorship](https://equalizedigital.com/wordpress-accessibility-meetup/sponsor/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event-description)

**Event Details:**
This meetup will be held at U.S. 8 AM Pacific, which is 10 AM U.S. Central, 4 PM in the UK, and 8:30 PM IST.

RSVP to receive the link.

**Accessibility & 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/virtual-events/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.

Amber Hinds

WordPress Accessibility Meetup

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Equalize Digital

Technology

Web Design

WordPress Users

WordPress Customization

WordPress Themes

WordPress Plugins

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Web Accessibility

Accessibility

Inclusive Design

Internet Professionals

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG

WordPress Developers

WordPress for Business

Paola Gonzalez

Steve Jones

Chris Hinds

Christina LeVasseur

Emma Crowe-Fleming

Linton Hale

Anthony Tusler

Maria José Maldonado is a seasoned Web Accessibility professional with a strong foundation in education. Since transitioning to the field in 2018, she has been dedicated to advancing accessibility testing and fostering digital inclusivity. Holding CPACC, WAS, and CPWA certifications, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of WCAG standards and legal requirements.

Her expertise spans assistive technologies, automated testing tools, and responsive design, ensuring seamless user experiences across diverse platforms. Passionate about creating accessible digital environments, she collaborates with teams to drive meaningful, user-centered accessibility solutions.

Maria Maldonado