{"id":9724,"date":"2026-03-01T15:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T10:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?page_id=9724"},"modified":"2026-03-24T23:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:47:04","slug":"accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/contributor-day\/make-teams\/accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The web is only powerful when it is usable by everyone. That is the mandate of the Accessibility Team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/accessibility\/\">Make WordPress Accessibility Team<\/a> works to ensure that WordPress is usable by <em>everyone<\/em>, including people who rely on assistive technologies. Their focus spans WordPress Core, the block editor known as Gutenberg, default themes, the WordPress.org ecosystem, and related documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designers. Developers. Testers. Writers. People with lived experience using assistive technology. Everyone has a seat at this table. If inclusion matters to you, this is where intent turns into impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the Accessibility Team Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team ensures WordPress aligns with recognized accessibility standards and remains usable for people with diverse abilities. Their work touches millions of users globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Focus Areas &amp; Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reviewing and improving accessibility in WordPress core, Gutenberg, and default themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auditing new features and design proposals to prevent accessibility issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing documentation, best practices, and code standards to support accessibility across WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testing features using assistive technologies (screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, color contrast checkers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting\/Retesting <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/accessibility\/handbook\/get-involved\/tickets-tasks-reports\/\">accessibility-related tickets<\/a> in Trac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing or improving <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/orgs\/wpaccessibility\/projects\/3\">accessibility documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing themes for the \u201cAccessibility-Ready\u201d tag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triaging accessibility tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting contributors during WordCamps and Contributor Days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on the WordPress Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The team works toward compliance with<strong> WCAG 2.2 at Level AA standards. <\/strong>That benefits users with disabilities directly. It also improves usability for everyone. Clear contrast. Logical navigation. Better structure. Accessibility is smart design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inclusive design is not an add on. It is foundational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration With Other Make Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working with <strong>Core<\/strong>, <strong>Design<\/strong>, <strong>Docs<\/strong>, <strong>Themes<\/strong>, <strong>Meta<\/strong>, and <strong>Editor\/Gutenberg<\/strong> teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing proposals and collaborating on improvements before major releases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing feedback on UI\/UX changes and feature designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Groups Within the Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contributors can join the working group best aligned with their skills or interests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C02RQBWTW\">General<\/a> \u2013 triage, patches, testing across WordPress core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C02S78ZAL\">Design<\/a> \u2013 accessible design patterns, UI reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C6PK2QCTY\">Documentation<\/a> \u2013 creating and refining accessibility documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C02QB2JS7\">Gutenberg<\/a> \u2013 identifying, testing, and reporting issues in the block editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media \u2013 accessibility of image, video, and related interfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C02QB8GMM\">Meta<\/a> \u2013 accessibility across WordPress.org and related sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C02RP4VMP\">Themes<\/a> \u2013 evaluating themes for accessibility-ready guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentorship &amp; Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New contributors are guided by experienced members, Team Reps, and working group leads. The team is beginner-friendly and welcomes people with all levels of accessibility knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges Faced by the Accessibility Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every contributor is valued, and it&#8217;s important to acknowledge the realities the team works through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding accessibility standards and testing tools can involve a learning curve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinating collaboration across multiple time zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staying ahead of new features and design changes that may introduce regressions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balancing open-source contribution with personal and professional commitments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How New Contributors Can Navigate These Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by observing team meetings or scrubs to gain context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WsWInPvkpm6sXHIqE1ut-d8Pxe_VCjuCd8OBAQHJzkI\/edit?pli=1&amp;tab=t.qmgzezr0g5ug#heading=h.nx6jpg7zpg07\">working group<\/a> that matches your interests for more focused onboarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek guidance from experienced contributors, Team Reps, or mentors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin with small contributions like testing or helping in documentation and grow gradually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing With the Accessibility Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contributors have many opportunities to deepen their skills and take on meaningful roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pathways for Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gaining hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools and standards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG22\/\">WCAG 2.2 AA<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning to audit UI, write accessible code, or review themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanding writing skills through documentation contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking on long-term accessibility tasks marked with focus keywords like accessibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community &amp; Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Accessibility Team actively encourages participation at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordCamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributor Days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly bug scrubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biweekly team meetings in Slack (#accessibility)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpaccessibility.day\/\">WPAccessibility Day<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These events offer great opportunities to collaborate, learn, and build confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Accessibility Team plays a critical role in making WordPress more inclusive and usable for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you care about usability, equity, and thoughtful design, your contribution can influence millions of users worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/accessibility\/\">team page<\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Join the Slack channel <strong>#accessibility<\/strong>. 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