Joe Dolson
@joedolson.bsky.social
WordPress core committer, accessibility specialist, WP Accessibility Day lead, LinkedIn Learning author, violinist. Abolish ICE.
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Help Bring Accessibility to #WCEU 2026!
#WPAD is raising funds to host a dedicated accessibility booth at #WCEU 2026.
This is a crowdfunding campaign, so every contribution — big or small — helps us get there. All donations are tax-deductible (WPAD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)!
#WPAD is raising funds to host a dedicated accessibility booth at #WCEU 2026.
This is a crowdfunding campaign, so every contribution — big or small — helps us get there. All donations are tax-deductible (WPAD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)!
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 11:00 PM
Missed this? Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-player-4-8-0-and-able-player-for-wordpress-2-3-0-released/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Missed this? Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-player-4-8-0-and-able-player-for-wordpress-2-3-0-released/
New post: Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-player-4-8-0-and-able-player-for-wordpress-2-3-0-released/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:12 PM
New post: Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/02/able-player-4-8-0-and-able-player-for-wordpress-2-3-0-released/
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Minnesota needs impartial investigations, the departure of federal forces, and an end to the campaign of retribution against our state.
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Minnesota needs impartial investigations, the departure of federal forces, and an end to the campaign of retribution against our state.
Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calendar-3-7-0-my-calendar-pro-3-3-0-released/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calendar-3-7-0-my-calendar-pro-3-3-0-released/
New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calendar-3-7-0-my-calendar-pro-3-3-0-released/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 PM
New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/my-calendar-3-7-0-my-calendar-pro-3-3-0-released/
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Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
Able Player 4.8 - Release candidate and call for translators!# a11y# foss https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/able-player-4-8-release-candidate-call-for-translators/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Able Player 4.8 - Release candidate and call for translators!# a11y# foss https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/able-player-4-8-release-candidate-call-for-translators/
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I just hit publish on the 9th '#Accessibility Show' with @joedolson.bsky.social - "Best in WordPress design, or is it?". In the video Joe goes through some areas where a wonderful looking design might fall short in terms of accessibility. Worth a watch I think. wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...
The Accessibility Show #9 - Best in WordPress design, or is it?
Joe Dolson reviews an award-winning WordPress site, critiquing its accessibility flaws, especially animation, navigation, naming, and contrast issues.
wpbuilds.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I just hit publish on the 9th '#Accessibility Show' with @joedolson.bsky.social - "Best in WordPress design, or is it?". In the video Joe goes through some areas where a wonderful looking design might fall short in terms of accessibility. Worth a watch I think. wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...
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/
New post: 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 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
New post: Judging severity in accessibility issues https://www.joedolson.com/2026/01/judging-severity-in-accessibility-issues/
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January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Missed this? Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/is-it-an-evil-overlay-how-can-you-tell/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Missed this? Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/is-it-an-evil-overlay-how-can-you-tell/
New post: Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/is-it-an-evil-overlay-how-can-you-tell/# overlays
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New post: Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/is-it-an-evil-overlay-how-can-you-tell/# overlays
Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta https://www.joedolson.com/2025/12/my-calendar-3-7-0-beta/
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Thank you for writing this @aardrian.bsky.social 🫶🏻
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
424-word hot take: “You Can’t Make Something Accessible to Everyone”
adrianroselli.com/2025/12/you-...
#accessibility #a11y
adrianroselli.com/2025/12/you-...
#accessibility #a11y
You Can’t Make Something Accessible to Everyone
This post’s title is unpleasant, but it’s important to acknowledge the reality of the human condition and limitations in technologies. Even purpose-built assistive tech. Broadly, when someone says som...
adrianroselli.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thank you for writing this @aardrian.bsky.social 🫶🏻
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
There's a short story of frustration and comfort behind this post. A friendly discussion led to a writeup by Adrian, and I will follow up later with a little more about the backstory as I know it can bring some much-needed comfort to many in #a11y
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Accessibility updates shipping in WordPress 6.9: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11... #a11y #WordPress
Accessibility Improvements in WordPress 6.9
WordPress 6.9 brings extensive accessibility improvements across WordPress Core and Gutenberg, continuing the goals to meet web content accessibility standards throughout WordPress and make it easi…
make.wordpress.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Accessibility updates shipping in WordPress 6.9: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11... #a11y #WordPress
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Have you listened to this week's #AccessibilityCraft episode yet? @joedolson.bsky.social joined us for a 🍺 and to discuss Able Player, an accessible audio and video player that can be used on WordPress, Drupal, and more websites.
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
144: A Better, More Accessible Media Player, Texas Beer Co King Grackle Stout - Accessibility Craft
In this episode, Amber and Steve interview special guest Joe Dolson about Able Player, a free, open source accessible HTML5 media player project. Learn about […]
accessibilitycraft.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Have you listened to this week's #AccessibilityCraft episode yet? @joedolson.bsky.social joined us for a 🍺 and to discuss Able Player, an accessible audio and video player that can be used on WordPress, Drupal, and more websites.
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
accessibilitycraft.com/144-a-better...
#accessibility #a11y
I'm really looking forward the WP Campus "State of WordPress Accessibility" event tomorrow! It's not too late to register: wpcampus-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The State of Accessibility in WordPress: From Insight to Action in Higher Ed (WPCampus). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about join...
Join the WPCampus community on Thursday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Eastern (UTC -5) for a focused two-hour event exploring the current and future state of accessibility in WordPress through the lens of hi...
wpcampus-org.zoom.us
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'm really looking forward the WP Campus "State of WordPress Accessibility" event tomorrow! It's not too late to register: wpcampus-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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AI tools still struggle with accessible code.
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Identifying Accessibility Data Gaps in CodeGen Models :: Aaron Gustafson
Late last year, I probed an LLM’s responses to HTML code generation prompts to assess its adherence to accessibility best practices. The results were unsurprisingly disappointing — roughly what I’d…
www.aaron-gustafson.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
AI tools still struggle with accessible code.
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.
www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...
#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
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Here’s a blocklist of the federal agency accounts that were set up on Bluesky today just to troll. You can block ‘em all at once with a couple of taps here.
October 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Here’s a blocklist of the federal agency accounts that were set up on Bluesky today just to troll. You can block ‘em all at once with a couple of taps here.
Missed this? Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Missed this? Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
New post: Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility and WordPress: Make the web a better place.
www.joedolson.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
New post: Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wordpress-themes-require-underlines-on-links/
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Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric pleasehumoreric.com/why-do-we-st...
Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric
I think we've taken the term "visionary" a bit too far when describing leaders in technology.
pleasehumoreric.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric pleasehumoreric.com/why-do-we-st...