Next Steps for the Accessibility Team

Following discussion with @nhrrob, one of our current team representatives, he has determined that he is still able to participate. The complications surrounding the vagueness of the login gatekeeping are still present; but he has concluded for himself that he is comfortable logging in. If this changes, we will once again suspend 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) meetings. Since there has been no guidance given regarding the definition of “affiliation” with WP Engine, this will continue to be an individual choice that may change in an ongoing manner.

This leaves us with one active team representative and one inactive team representative. We all continue to have the same overarching motivation: making WordPress more accessible.

Historically, getting anybody willing to be the team representative has been a hard challenge. We’re all busy doing the daily work of improving accessibility, and it’s hard to find people who are willing to coordinate meetings. The willingness of @rcreators and @nhrrob to take on this management task is greatly appreciated.

Feel free to comment on this post with your opinions on this path. Please restrict your comments to productive ideas about ways to move forward and make WordPress more accessible.