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The Accessibility Show #8 – How well do top ‘Showcase’ sites handle keyboard navigation?

Joe Dolson reviews 6 WordPress sites for keyboard accessibility, highlighting common focus, menu, and navigation issues with practical tips.

In this episode, Joe Dolson and Nathan Wrigley review six WordPress websites from the WordPress Showcase, focusing on keyboard accessibility. They examine navigation, focus state visibility, menu interactions, and overall usability for keyboard users. Joe shares insights on common pitfalls such as hidden focus states, inconsistent navigation, and modal issues, while also highlighting examples of good accessibility practices. The episode offers practical feedback for improving site accessibility and underscores the importance of proper keyboard navigation testing. Tools and projects like Able Player and Joe’s consulting work are also briefly discussed.

The Accessibility Show #7 – From automated testing to expert tweaks on the No Script Show website

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In this episode, Joe Dolson reviews the No Script Show website's accessibility, starting with automated testing and moving into deeper expert analysis. He highlights that, while automated tools may find no errors, there are still practical issues to address for better usability, such as keyboard navigation, context clarity, heading structure, and appropriate use of ARIA attributes. Joe shares actionable advice on improving user experience for all, including those using screen readers or alternative navigation. The discussion also covers real-world examples and subtle accessibility nuances, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in making websites more inclusive.

The Accessibility Show #6 – Can Joe find menus in the menus of restaurant sites?

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In this episode of The Accessibility Show, Joe Dolson and Nathan Wrigley evaluate the accessibility of several restaurant websites, focusing on how easy it is to find key information like menus, locations, and opening hours. Joe highlights frequent issues, such as hidden or unfriendly navigation, overuse of PDFs for menus, lack of proper focus states for keyboard users, and overwhelming design choices that hurt usability, especially for those with disabilities. Joe stresses that prioritising style over accessibility can alienate potential customers and encourage restaurants to make websites more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Show with Joe Dolson, Episode 5: Can A.I. create an accessible site?

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In episode 5 of The Accessibility Show, Nathan Wrigley and Joe Dolson evaluate an AI-generated website's accessibility, created using WordPress and Lovable.dev. Despite efforts for accessibility, issues arise, like poor semantic HTML usage, inconsistent tab navigation, and inadequate alt text for images. The navigation menu has focus and labeling issues, while dark mode lacks proper text contrast. Joe notes these common early-stage mistakes are fixable. The episode highlights AI's quick design capabilities but limited understanding of accessibility nuances, suggesting ongoing adjustments might be beneficial.

Accessibility Show with Joe Dolson, Episode 4: Can cookie banners be accessible?

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In this episode of the Accessibility Show, Nathan Wrigley and Joe Dolson explore the accessibility of cookie banners on various websites. They analyse the visual placement, focus states, and functionality of cookie banners on sites like Fabrica Group and Opus One, pointing out numerous accessibility issues including poor contrast and broken interactions. Additionally, Joe discusses the challenges of newsletter signups from the previous episode and introduces his plugin, XPoster, for cross-posting on social media platforms. The episode highlights the need for better testing and design in accessibility features.

Accessibility Show with Joe Dolson, Episode 3: Navigation menu wins and subscription form fails

Welcome back to "The Accessibility Show," where we dive deep into web accessibility issues to ensure a more inclusive internet for everyone. This episode dives into the nitty-gritty of web accessibility, focusing on how animations, colour contrast, and how the improper use of ARIA labels can hinder user experience. Joe shares his critiques on navigation menus and form usability, highlighting issues from misleading labels to problematic focus states. We'll review the navigation design of notable websites like those dedicated to children’s rights and Whitehouse.gov, discussing their strengths and weaknesses in accessibility. Joe also critiques several poorly designed newsletter subscription forms, pointing out common pitfalls and suggesting effective solutions. Additionally, we'll touch upon the importance of removing unnecessary elements to improve accessibility and the legal requirements for governmental websites. Let's get started on this journey towards a more accessible web for everyone!

Accessibility Show with Joe Dolson, Episode 2: Key issues and solutions in website menus

Accessibility Show with Joe Dolson, Episode 2: Key issues and solutions in website menus

Welcome to episode #2 of "The Accessibility Show," where Joe Dolson explores common web navigation pitfalls. Today, we address critical accessibility issues like inconsistent dropdown behaviours across browsers, poor colour contrast, and the lack of navigation landmarks. We'll examine real-world examples from sites like shop.arredodalpozzo.it and newsroom.spotify.com, highlighting challenges for screen reader users and the importance of proper focus management. Joe provides insights into improving accessibility by using ARIA attributes and ensuring a logical, intuitive user experience. Join us as we uncover practical tips to make your website navigation more inclusive and user-friendly. Stay tuned!

Accessibility Show with Joe Dolson, Episode 1: Mobile Menu Toggles

Accessibility Show with Joe Dolson

In the first episode of the Accessibility Show, accessibility expert Joe Dolson tackles an essential yet often overlooked component of web design: mobile menus. Focusing on practical examples, he delves into the intricacies of making mobile menus accessible, shedding light on common pitfalls, and offering insights for creating inclusive digital experiences.

234 – ‘M’ is for Menus

'M' is for Menus - WP Builds Weekly WordPress Podcast #234

Menus are really rather important, although really underrated. They are, after all, the way that we make our way around the websites that we visit. So how should we think about them? At what point to they get discussed (if at all) in the website building process? There's more than you might think to this conversation... what type of menu works best, how do we add accessibility options into our menus, how do we create our menus and are we going to be using the new capabilities when WordPress' Full Site Editing enables us to handle the styling of our menus in WordPress core? Have a listen to the podcast and don't forget to drop a comment if you think that we got anything wrong! Go listen...

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