WP Tavern #187 – June Liu and David Denedo on Making the Web Accessible: The Mission Behind WP Accessibility Day
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Oct 1, 2025 June Liu, co-lead for the marketing team and organizer of WP Accessibility Day, and David Denedo, a visually impaired web designer, share their powerful journey into accessibility advocacy. They discuss the vital importance of embedding accessibility from the start and how personal experiences shape their passion. The conversation highlights the upcoming global 24-hour event, featuring diverse tracks on technical, legal, and business aspects of accessibility. They also emphasize how assistive technology demonstrations can educate developers and foster inclusivity across the web.
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Personal Journey Into Accessibility
- David became interested in accessibility after attending WP Accessibility Day talks and discovering assistive technologies like screen readers.
- His lived experience as a visually impaired web designer drives his involvement in the organising team.
Caregiving Sparked Accessibility Work
- June’s caregiving for her mother with vascular dementia revealed how poorly some websites serve people with cognitive decline.
- That experience motivated her to learn accessibility and guide future clients toward inclusive designs.
Accessibility Should Be Foundational
- Accessibility is often an afterthought rather than foundational to product design.
- WP Accessibility Day aims to shift accessibility to the foundation of web projects.