In this Press The Issue episode, Devin Egger and I explored web accessibility beyond technical compliance, focusing on real human experiences and the empathy needed to build truly inclusive websites.
Our conversation moved past the typical developer checklist approach to examine how people with various disabilities navigate the web. We discussed why retrofitting accessibility often falls short, the limitations of quick-fix plugins, and how considering accessibility from the start creates better experiences for everyone.
Key topics we covered included the connection between accessibility and SEO, the challenges of re-engineering existing sites, and why developers need to actually use assistive technologies to understand the user experience. This discussion captures an important moment in the WordPress community’s growing awareness of inclusive design principles.