Accessibility is often associated with technical requirements such as alt text, color contrast, and keyboard navigation. While these are essential, research into how people with different disabilities consume and interact with content reveals a much broader picture.
Drawing from research conducted during the Outreachy internship with the Wikimedia Foundation, where the speaker explored tailored reading experiences and accessibility interventions for readers with diverse accessibility needs, this session examines how accessibility research can shape better content experiences from the ground up.
Attendees will learn how reading preferences, content structure, navigation patterns, and personalization features can significantly impact usability and comprehension for diverse audiences. Through real-world examples and research findings, the speaker will highlight common barriers found in content-heavy websites and share practical approaches for creating more inclusive reading experiences in WordPress.
By the end of this session, attendees will have a deeper understanding of how accessibility research can inform content design decisions and will leave with actionable ideas for making their WordPress sites more usable, inclusive, and engaging for everyone.
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