Navigating the Future: Using WordPress Menu Blocks That Work for Everyone

Since the navigation menu is typically the first and most-used point of user interaction within a website, the menu must be accessible to all users – including those navigating the site through assistive technologies. This becomes even more important as a site grows and the menu complexity increases into multi-level megamenus. However, not all megamenu blocks are built with accessibility in mind. In this session, we will discuss the importance of accessible navigation, identify some common pitfalls of megamenu navigation solutions, explore the structural patterns of a truly accessible navigation menu, and learn how to determine which third-party solutions are developed with accessibility at the forefront by walking through the code structure of our custom megamenu block.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding why accessible site navigation is important
• Recognizing common accessibility pitfalls of megamenu structure
• Identifying key structural elements of a truly accessible navigation menu
• Implementing third-party solutions for megamenu blocks

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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.

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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.

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.