Registrations are now open for WordPress Accessibility Day 2024, scheduled for October 9-10, 2024. This nonprofit, free, 24-hour global event is on a mission “to demystify website accessibility for WordPress developers, designers, content creators, and users so that they can build websites that work for everyone.”
Initially launched in 2020 by the WordPress Core Accessibility Team, the event is now organized by the Accessibility Team alongside dedicated volunteers from the WordPress community. This year’s event is led by a team of three Board of Directors—Amber Hinds, Bet Hannon, and Joe Dolson—supported by eight Team Leads and 19 Organizers.
The conference is pre-approved for continuing education credits for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) and Certified Professional in Core Competencies (CPACC) certifications.
Lainey Feingold, renowned for her role in negotiating the first web accessibility agreement in the U.S., will be the keynote speaker. Her keynote address, “Accessibility is a Civil Right: The Digital Accessibility Legal Landscape for the WordPress Community,” will explore the current legal landscape of digital accessibility from a human rights perspective.
The full schedule is out, with over 20 presentations on a single track. The event will be live-streamed with live captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation. Those who miss it can watch it later on the WP Accessibility Day YouTube channel and on their website with captions and full transcripts.
The event will be hosted virtually on Zoom, where registered participants can enjoy 24 hours of insightful talks on WordPress and accessibility. Attendees will also receive virtual swag and have the opportunity to win prizes.
WordPress Accessibility Day is sponsored by Knowbility, and interested community members can donate to the event through the website.
