All times are in Eastern (UTC -5).
10:00 - 10:40 a.m.
Interview and Discussion with Joe Dolson
Hear from accessibility expert and core WordPress Accessibility team member, Joe Dolson, about progress in WordPress accessibility, key takeaways from WordPress Accessibility Day, and what higher education should prioritize to improve accessibility across their digital ecosystems. We’ll also discuss how higher ed can contribute to WordPress core accessibility initiatives.
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Lecture: Using Data to Support Enterprise Accessibility Governance
This session will explore real-world case studies and proposed approaches for supporting and enforcing accessibility governance in large-scale WordPress environments. Learn how data can guide enterprise accessibility efforts and help maintain consistent quality and compliance across distributed teams.
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Panel: Integrated Accessibility Testing Tools in WordPress
A conversation with developers and creators behind integrated accessibility testing plugins (testing that is designed to catch issues before they’re published). The panel will cover the wins and challenges of testing accessibility across multiple editors and workflows, tips on how to use these tools to stop accessibility issues before they’re published, and share ideas for the future of automated testing in WordPress.
Panelists:
Amber Hinds, Founder and CEO, Equalize Digital (creators of Accessibility Checker)
Steve Jones, CTO, Equalize Digital (creators of Accessibility Checker)
John Jameson, Digital Accessibility Developer, Princeton University (creator of Editoria11y)
Adam Chaboryk, IT Accessibility Specialist, Toronto Metropolitan University (creator of Sa11y)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
WPCampus After Hours
After the main program, attendees are invited to stay for an open conversation and community discussion. Bring your questions, ideas, and experiences to connect with others who care deeply about accessibility in higher ed.
