IRC Meeting: September 4, 2013

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Yesterday’s meeting focused almost entirely on developing a global accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) statement for WordPress. It was decided that the statement should be broad in nature, and that it will generally support accessibility with links to more specific information that this group maintains.

The voluntary accessibility theme check process was mentioned, that process is nearly ready to launch.

Much thanks to Mel Pedley @esmi for her guidance and leadership as team representative for the past 18 months. I will now serve as team representative.

You can also contact us with words of encouragement or feedback on Twitter @WPAccessibility.

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Amy Hendrix (sabreuse) 4:01 pm on September 5, 2013

So many thanks to @esmi for all the work repping this group! And congrats/welcome aboard, Joe!
_Redd 6:00 pm on September 5, 2013

Congratulations to Joe! I know we will all benefit from your presence here, as so many have already benefited from your other contributions to WordPress, such as your amazing Cities Themes project. And, I don’t have words strong enough or big enough to thank @esmi for her presence in the AccessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) blog. I think she was the first person I “met” in this group, and probably the one who figured most prominently in my education for accessibility in WordPress. She’s done more good than she knows. I have many times called attention to her input on these blogs and in the forums to others, and the guidance she provided, in turn, has impacted many websites for the better. Mel, we all can’t thank you enough.

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