Joe Dolson

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.

Why Do We Still Celebrate Tech Leaders as Visionaries? - Please Humor Eric pleasehumoreric.com/why-do-we-st...

A threat model for accessibility on the web - Alice A explanation of the primary threat to accessibility on the web, and a call to action for the web standards community

“A threat model for accessibility on the web”
alice.boxhall.au/articles/a-t...

A deep, well-researched & cited piece detailing systemic failures down the web stack (standards bodies, browsers vendors, etc) which marginalize #accessibility and its voices — but with proposed solutions.

#a11y

New post: “The primary threat for accessibility on the web is neglect.” https://www.joedolson.com/2025/10/the-primary-threat-for-accessibility-on-the-web-is-neglect/

Missed this? Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/able-player-4-7-0-able-player-for-wordpress-2-2-0-released/

New post: Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/able-player-4-7-0-able-player-for-wordpress-2-2-0-released/

I can what @xirclebox.com is saying. From inside the WP bubble, it's "accessibility checks for blocks", but from outside it's "tool to prevent accessibility checks" - an awkward ambiguity.

A pint glass filled with ice, fizzy, and simple syrup, alongside a shot glass of espresso and bowl of pretzels, all sitting on my fika tray; written on the glass in marker is #id24.

Taking a last hit of sugar (couldn’t get a nap) before #id24 kicks off in UNDER TWO HOURS:
inclusivedesign24.org/2025/schedule/

I have technical hosting duties for the first 5 hours, so hope the jitters don’t cause a mis-click.

Episode 599 WordPress Accessibility Day and Website Design With Ricky Blacker - Stunning Digital Marketing Show Highlights The source is a transcript from The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing, featuring guest Ricky Blacker from WP Engine. The central topic of their discussion is...

Ricky Blacker and I talked about WP Accessibility Day.

stunningdigitalmarketing.com/episode-599-...

Against the protection of stocking frames. — ethanmarcotte.com “Artificial intelligence” is a failed technology. It’s time we described it that way.

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I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.

ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...

Missed this? The Accessibility Show #8: Keyboard, keyboard, who’s got a keyboard…. https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/the-accessibility-show-8-keyboard-keyboard-whos-got-a-keyboard/

The Accessibility Show #8 - How well do top 'Showcase' sites handle keyboard navigation? Joe Dolson reviews 6 WordPress sites for keyboard accessibility, highlighting common focus, menu, and navigation issues with practical tips.

Accessibility Show #8: @joedolson.bsky.social joins me to review keyboard accessibility on 6 high-profile WordPress sites. Only 1 scored highly, most had major navigation issues. Listen for real-world accessibility testing tips! #a11y #WordPress #WebAccessibility - wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...

New post: The Accessibility Show #8: Keyboard, keyboard, who’s got a keyboard…. https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/the-accessibility-show-8-keyboard-keyboard-whos-got-a-keyboard/

Missed this? Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/

New post: Deep down, I love maintenance https://www.joedolson.com/2025/09/deep-down-i-love-maintenance/

Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will be live captioned and have sign language interpretation.

Sign up here!
Registered attendees receive virtual goodies and a chance to win in prize drawings.

#WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility
2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg...

Missed this? WP Accessibility 2.2.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/wp-accessibility-2-2-0-released/

New post: WP Accessibility 2.2.0 Released https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/wp-accessibility-2-2-0-released/

Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will be live captioned and have sign language interpretation.

Don’t miss out! WP Accessibility Day 2025 is Oct 15-16
Register now for the free 24-hour global livestream.
Get ready for sessions packed with accessibility insights.

Register here → 2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg...
#WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility

There are sadly two easy answers here: Your average company does not give a shit unless compelled to, and would be broke within minutes. chrisyoong.com/blog/why-is-...

Today in accessibility adventures, I met with the guy now in charge of Able Player. If you aren't familiar with Able Player, it's the most accessible media player out there. Open source. But a bit...wonky. He's out to make it better.

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Missed this? Able Player: version 4.7.0 beta 1 looking for testing! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/ableplayer-version-4-7-0-beta-1-looking-for-testing/

New post: Able Player: version 4.7.0 beta 1 looking for testing! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/ableplayer-version-4-7-0-beta-1-looking-for-testing/

New post: AblePlayer: version 4.7.0 beta 1 looking for testing! https://www.joedolson.com/2025/08/ableplayer-version-4-7-0-beta-1-looking-for-testing/

Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion

@inclusivedesign24.bsky.social is a non-profit organisation, and we’re able to keep the spirit of Inclusive Design 24 alive because of the generosity of our supporters.

If you'd like to join them, there's more info here:
inclusivedesign24.org/2025/support...

#id24 #accessibility #inclusion

Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion

Community Spotlight: @inclusivedesign24.bsky.social (#ID24) is back on 25 September 2025

24 hours. 24 talks. All focused on inclusive design.
Free, online, and built with accessibility at the core.
Details: inclusivedesign24.org/2025

#InclusiveDesign #A11y #WPAD2025

Digital Twins: Simulating Humans with Generative AI. Title of an article on Nielsen Norman Group's website by Raluca Budiu, posted on August 1, 2025. The article summary reads, "A digital twin is a genAI-based model of a particular individual that can be used to predict both individual and population-level preferences and behaviors." Cropped screenshot.

Nielsen Norman Group has completely lost the plot.

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#Accessibility #WordPress #WPA11yDay

Missed this? The Accessibility Show #7: Looking deeper after automated testing https://www.joedolson.com/2025/07/accessibility-show-7-after-automated-testing/

New post: The Accessibility Show #7: Looking deeper after automated testing https://www.joedolson.com/2025/07/accessibility-show-7-after-automated-testing/

Guess I'll stick to my existing plan of not bothering. Thanks for taking one for the team!