Amber Hinds
@amberhinds.bsky.social
Founder and CEO of Equalize Digital & Board President of WordPress Accessibility Day ~ Mom to 4 Girls ~ Occasional blogger, finding joy in the not-quite-there. #a11y evangelist + #WordPress
📢 @wpaccessibility.day just launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a large accessibility booth at WordCamp Europe that will provide free accessibility support and education. Please consider donating, and share to help us spread the word: wpaccessibility.day/wceu-2026/ #accessibility #a11y
Support WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe - WP Accessibility Day
WP Accessibility Day is raising funds to host a large, highly visible booth dedicated to accessibility at WordCamp Europe 2026. Donate now!
wpaccessibility.day
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
📢 @wpaccessibility.day just launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a large accessibility booth at WordCamp Europe that will provide free accessibility support and education. Please consider donating, and share to help us spread the word: wpaccessibility.day/wceu-2026/ #accessibility #a11y
Reposted by Amber Hinds
Super Bowl 60 shows what’s possible when accessibility is intentional. Blind and low vision fans will experience the game in new ways, reinforcing that inclusive design enhances experiences for everyone.
buff.ly/NBHxemP
#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityInclusion #SuperBowl #A11y
buff.ly/NBHxemP
#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityInclusion #SuperBowl #A11y
Blind and low vision fans to experience Super Bowl 60 in new way
Some blind and low vision fans will get to use haptic tablets at Super Bowl 60. It allows them to feel the ball as it moves around the field.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Super Bowl 60 shows what’s possible when accessibility is intentional. Blind and low vision fans will experience the game in new ways, reinforcing that inclusive design enhances experiences for everyone.
buff.ly/NBHxemP
#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityInclusion #SuperBowl #A11y
buff.ly/NBHxemP
#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityInclusion #SuperBowl #A11y
In about 15 minutes, @briancoords.com will be joining me live at #WPA11yMeetup to demonstrate live accessibility remediation! Tune in now on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#captioned #a11y #accessibility #WordPress
#captioned #a11y #accessibility #WordPress
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Live Website Remediation with Brian Coords. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us for round two of live accessibility remediation with Brian Coords! In this meetup, Amber and Brian will continue improving the accessibility of Brian's podcast website, webmasters.fm. They'll ...
us02web.zoom.us
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
In about 15 minutes, @briancoords.com will be joining me live at #WPA11yMeetup to demonstrate live accessibility remediation! Tune in now on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#captioned #a11y #accessibility #WordPress
#captioned #a11y #accessibility #WordPress
I watched Train Dreams today. One of the best movies I have seen. Beautiful cinematography, excellent pacing, impactful characters and acting in a story that really sits with you. It's almost poetic; a meditation on the meaning of life.
February 2, 2026 at 5:21 AM
I watched Train Dreams today. One of the best movies I have seen. Beautiful cinematography, excellent pacing, impactful characters and acting in a story that really sits with you. It's almost poetic; a meditation on the meaning of life.
Usercentrics (the cookie banner solution) is considering building an accessibility overlay. They're asking for feedback and opinions, for which they will give a €30 gift card as a thank you. Opinions about #accessibility overlays? Take this survey...
form.typeform.com/to/duFlESXh?... #a11y
form.typeform.com/to/duFlESXh?... #a11y
Accessibility Widget Interview
Turn data collection into an experience with Typeform. Create beautiful online forms, surveys, quizzes, and so much more. Try it for FREE.
form.typeform.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Usercentrics (the cookie banner solution) is considering building an accessibility overlay. They're asking for feedback and opinions, for which they will give a €30 gift card as a thank you. Opinions about #accessibility overlays? Take this survey...
form.typeform.com/to/duFlESXh?... #a11y
form.typeform.com/to/duFlESXh?... #a11y
I'm live with Beaver Builder right now to discuss accessibility. Tune in! www.youtube.com/live/H6ACpH5...
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
LIVE Q&A: Accessibility Best Practices with Amber Hinds
YouTube video by Beaver Builder
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I'm live with Beaver Builder right now to discuss accessibility. Tune in! www.youtube.com/live/H6ACpH5...
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
I just spotted one of our accessibility testers, Devin Gutierrez, in this cool music video highlighting Apple's accessibility features. 🤩
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP... #a11y #accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP... #a11y #accessibility
Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple
YouTube video by Apple
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I just spotted one of our accessibility testers, Devin Gutierrez, in this cool music video highlighting Apple's accessibility features. 🤩
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP... #a11y #accessibility
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP... #a11y #accessibility
We're hunkered down for the winter storm and I'm taking advantage of a weekend with no activities to turn all the VHS home movies I got from my Grandma's house into digital versions we can actually watch. The perfect nostalgic winter activity.
January 24, 2026 at 9:51 PM
We're hunkered down for the winter storm and I'm taking advantage of a weekend with no activities to turn all the VHS home movies I got from my Grandma's house into digital versions we can actually watch. The perfect nostalgic winter activity.
Reposted by Amber Hinds
Web accessibility ≠ charity.
It’s good UX, SEO, and ROI.
@amberhinds.bsky.social breaks it all down.
youtu.be/BW20u0p_8R4
#Page2Podcast #webaccessibility
It’s good UX, SEO, and ROI.
@amberhinds.bsky.social breaks it all down.
youtu.be/BW20u0p_8R4
#Page2Podcast #webaccessibility
💡 How Accessibility Boosts SEO & UX | Amber Hinds of Equalize Digital
YouTube video by The Page 2 Podcast
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Web accessibility ≠ charity.
It’s good UX, SEO, and ROI.
@amberhinds.bsky.social breaks it all down.
youtu.be/BW20u0p_8R4
#Page2Podcast #webaccessibility
It’s good UX, SEO, and ROI.
@amberhinds.bsky.social breaks it all down.
youtu.be/BW20u0p_8R4
#Page2Podcast #webaccessibility
This started as a conversation on X, and I realized I had way more to say than could fit in a tweet, so now it's a blog post. Here's why we don't use block libraries at Equalize Digital: amberhinds.com/2026/01/why-... #WordPress
Why We Don't Use Block Libraries at Equalize Digital - Amber Hinds
The downsides of building websites with block libraries and why the Equalize Digital team prefers only to use core or custom blocks.
amberhinds.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:35 AM
This started as a conversation on X, and I realized I had way more to say than could fit in a tweet, so now it's a blog post. Here's why we don't use block libraries at Equalize Digital: amberhinds.com/2026/01/why-... #WordPress
RE mega menus: I tested adding one of the "better" at accessibility WordPress plugins to our staging site last night - Max Mega Menu. I made the most accessible settings choices, then tested it. Here's what I found...
wordpress.org/support/topi...
#WordPress #WordPressPlugins #accessibility #a11y
wordpress.org/support/topi...
#WordPress #WordPressPlugins #accessibility #a11y
Accessibility Enhancements Needed
Accessibility Enhancements Needed Amber Hinds (@alh0319) 1 hour, 23 minutes ago Hi Max Mega Menu team! First of all, I want to say thank you for the work you have done so far towards improving acce…
wordpress.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM
RE mega menus: I tested adding one of the "better" at accessibility WordPress plugins to our staging site last night - Max Mega Menu. I made the most accessible settings choices, then tested it. Here's what I found...
wordpress.org/support/topi...
#WordPress #WordPressPlugins #accessibility #a11y
wordpress.org/support/topi...
#WordPress #WordPressPlugins #accessibility #a11y
Reposted by Amber Hinds
Same goes for WCAG in my book. There's never a good excuse to not adhere to accessibility guidelines.
If what you're trying to do is not technically possible to do accessible, you should probably reconsider what you're trying to do.
If what you're trying to do is not technically possible to do accessible, you should probably reconsider what you're trying to do.
January 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Same goes for WCAG in my book. There's never a good excuse to not adhere to accessibility guidelines.
If what you're trying to do is not technically possible to do accessible, you should probably reconsider what you're trying to do.
If what you're trying to do is not technically possible to do accessible, you should probably reconsider what you're trying to do.
We're going to rebuild our website this year, and just had a 3-hour discussion about our navigation menu. Specifically, what should be in it, and if we should make the leap to a mega menu. Website projects are harder for yourself than for clients. 😅
January 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We're going to rebuild our website this year, and just had a 3-hour discussion about our navigation menu. Specifically, what should be in it, and if we should make the leap to a mega menu. Website projects are harder for yourself than for clients. 😅
🎉 Big milestone! Accessibility Checker hit 10,000+ active installs on WordPress dot org! We went from 9,000 to 10,000 in 47 days.
wordpress.org/plugins/acce...
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
wordpress.org/plugins/acce...
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker – Audit Your Website for WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 Accessibility Errors
Find and fix accessibility issues on your website. Detailed reports, autogenerated accessibility statement and one-click fixes to improve compliance.
wordpress.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM
🎉 Big milestone! Accessibility Checker hit 10,000+ active installs on WordPress dot org! We went from 9,000 to 10,000 in 47 days.
wordpress.org/plugins/acce...
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
wordpress.org/plugins/acce...
#WordPress #accessibility #a11y
Latest accessibility issue reported for a #WordPress plugin that claims to be accessible or help with accessibility. Be aware: just because a plugin claims to help with accessibility does not mean you can trust it to be accessible. wordpress.org/support/topi... #accessibility #a11y
[Accessibility] Color Mode Toggle Button is not a Button
[Accessibility] Color Mode Toggle Button is not a Button Amber Hinds (@alh0319) 5 minutes ago Hi! I would love to be able to recommend this plugin as an accessibility helper tool, however in lookin…
wordpress.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Latest accessibility issue reported for a #WordPress plugin that claims to be accessible or help with accessibility. Be aware: just because a plugin claims to help with accessibility does not mean you can trust it to be accessible. wordpress.org/support/topi... #accessibility #a11y
Links should be underlined. Don't try to be fancy. The old-fashioned browser default is all you need. Here's a perfect bad example from a blog post I opened on my phone with bedtime mode on. Can you tell how many links are on the screen? #a11y #accessibility
January 10, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Links should be underlined. Don't try to be fancy. The old-fashioned browser default is all you need. Here's a perfect bad example from a blog post I opened on my phone with bedtime mode on. Can you tell how many links are on the screen? #a11y #accessibility
We really appreciate @godaddy.com supporting captions for WordPress Accessibility Meetup. It makes a big difference for a lot of attendees. #WPA11yMeetup
Shouting out @godaddy.com for sponsoring #WordPress Accessibility Meetup captions!
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 AM
We really appreciate @godaddy.com supporting captions for WordPress Accessibility Meetup. It makes a big difference for a lot of attendees. #WPA11yMeetup
Reposted by Amber Hinds
Missed this? Judging severity in accessibility issues https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/judging-severity-in-accessibility-issues/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Missed this? Judging severity in accessibility issues https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/judging-severity-in-accessibility-issues/
We get lots of questions about VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports from plugin devs, so I wrote a post that answers common questions and explains why #WordPress plugins need them. #accessibility #a11y
equalizedigital.com/why-your-wor...
equalizedigital.com/why-your-wor...
Why Your WordPress Plugin Needs a VPAT / Accessibility Conformance Report - Equalize Digital
Learn what a WordPress Plugin VPAT is, how to create an Accessibility Conformance Report, and why your plugin needs one.
equalizedigital.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
We get lots of questions about VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports from plugin devs, so I wrote a post that answers common questions and explains why #WordPress plugins need them. #accessibility #a11y
equalizedigital.com/why-your-wor...
equalizedigital.com/why-your-wor...
Why is the WAVE website not mobile responsive? So weird to see from an accessibility focused organization in 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Why is the WAVE website not mobile responsive? So weird to see from an accessibility focused organization in 2026.
Our company X account was suspended without explanation today. We filed an appeal but I am not holding my breath. Debating if we should create an account for the company here. Do #WordPress and #a11y folks follow companies and is maintaining a company Bluesky account worth it?
January 6, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Our company X account was suspended without explanation today. We filed an appeal but I am not holding my breath. Debating if we should create an account for the company here. Do #WordPress and #a11y folks follow companies and is maintaining a company Bluesky account worth it?
I took advantage of winter break to write a blog post. Reflections on my goals for the year and how much I've been working.
amberhinds.com/2025/12/2025...
amberhinds.com/2025/12/2025...
2025 Failures and Successes - Amber Hinds
Reflections on my goals for the past year and how much I've been working.
amberhinds.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I took advantage of winter break to write a blog post. Reflections on my goals for the year and how much I've been working.
amberhinds.com/2025/12/2025...
amberhinds.com/2025/12/2025...
Reposted by Amber Hinds
Not-really-hot take:
Thinking `<button role="link">` is ever acceptable in place of `<a href>` is dogmatic transubstantiation belief nonsense.
Does not…
• fire on Space;
• show URL in status bar;
• have right-click options;
• etc.
It is never meat. Er, I mean, a link.
Thinking `<button role="link">` is ever acceptable in place of `<a href>` is dogmatic transubstantiation belief nonsense.
Does not…
• fire on Space;
• show URL in status bar;
• have right-click options;
• etc.
It is never meat. Er, I mean, a link.
December 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Not-really-hot take:
Thinking `<button role="link">` is ever acceptable in place of `<a href>` is dogmatic transubstantiation belief nonsense.
Does not…
• fire on Space;
• show URL in status bar;
• have right-click options;
• etc.
It is never meat. Er, I mean, a link.
Thinking `<button role="link">` is ever acceptable in place of `<a href>` is dogmatic transubstantiation belief nonsense.
Does not…
• fire on Space;
• show URL in status bar;
• have right-click options;
• etc.
It is never meat. Er, I mean, a link.
Does anyone actually want a "happy holidays" email from a company in their inbox? Debating putting effort into that or just giving everyone's delete button a break.
December 20, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Does anyone actually want a "happy holidays" email from a company in their inbox? Debating putting effort into that or just giving everyone's delete button a break.
@davatron5000.bsky.social are the best person to talk to about sponsoring the A11y Project? With the contact page taken down, I can't figure out how to reach out.
December 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@davatron5000.bsky.social are the best person to talk to about sponsoring the A11y Project? With the contact page taken down, I can't figure out how to reach out.