WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 Archive

Group: Organizer Team Leads

Ricky Onsman

Ricky Onsman, with a grey cap on.

I’m Principal Technical Writer for the US-based TPGi Knowledge Center, where I write technical content for a global team of digital accessibility engineers and auditors. This comes after 20 years as variously a freelance web designer / front end developer (mostly in WordPress), digital accessibility auditor, writer, editor and managing editor (mostly on, about, and […]

Ricky Blacker

Close up photo of Ricky Blacker sitting on a bus showing his face only.

Ricky Blacker is a self-taught web professional who discovered his passion for WordPress and its vibrant community while seeking a robust CMS platform to elevate his client’s web experiences. His journey into web design began in 2013 when he transitioned from a factory job to launching his own web design business. Today, Ricky serves as […]

Ryan Bracey

Ryan Bracey is a white man in his 30's with short dark hair. He is standing outside and smiling in front of an ivy covered wall.

Ryan is the Director of Web Development & User Experience at Second Melody. A mid sized branding agency located in NJ, who builds custom WordPress websites for clients of all sizes and industries. In this role Ryan has taken a holistic approach to accessibility within the agency by promoting collaboration between clients and departments alike, […]

Adrienne Grace

Middle-aged brunette woman with shoulder-length brown hair and bangs wearing glasses.

I help clients create impact to build their business. I weave together strategy, design, and accessibility to develop beautifully-crafted print and digital media. My services include branding, websites, publications, EPUB, and presentations. My certification in accessibility opens in a new tab allows me to design for all, increasing usability and customer base. I love learning and teaching. I have […]

Isla Waite

Isla Waite is a white woman with shoulder-length wavy dark hair.

Isla Waite is founder and manager of Simply Accessible Websites, an accessible website consulting, remediation, and development company based in Fair Oaks, California. She leads client cohorts in brand discovery workshops, designs and executes audience research, and manages accessible WordPress website projects to position/reposition State, nonprofit and entrepreneurial clients. Isla is an advocate for accessible online […]

Michelle Frechette

Michelle is a middle-aged, plus-sized woman with a ready smile and short purple hair. She is wearing glasses with rhinestones on them, and a black dress with orange and red roses on it.

Michelle Frechette is the Director of Community Engagement for StellarWP at Liquid Web, and the Executive Director at PostStatus.com. In addition to her work at StellarWP, Michelle is the Podcast Barista at WPCoffeeTalk, cofounder of underrepresentedintech, creator of WPSpeakers, creator of wpcareerpages, author, blogger, and a frequent organizer and speaker at WordPress and tech events. […]

June Liu

June Liu, woman with short hair and friendly smile.

Meet June, Creative Strategist of backpocket ACE. June designs accessibility-first marketing solutions, helping businesses develop digital experiences that are both inclusive and engaging. She focuses on the client journey across websites, email, and social media, providing an experience that is accessible, inclusive, and seamless for a wider audience. With a practical and strategic approach, June […]

Joni Halabi

Joni, a white woman with dark curly hair and glasses, is sitting with her back to a desk. On the desk is an open laptop. The screen shows blurred out computer code.

Joni Halabi is a Senior Web Manager with the Office of the President at Georgetown University. As a self-appointed “middle-end” developer, she likes to write code, commit often, and make up her own titles. Joni’s development career has evolved over a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, non-profit, and education. She specializes in WordPress editor […]