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Joe Dolson

@joedolson

Web developer, #a11y consultant, #WordPress plugin developer, #a11y team, core committer. @wpa11yday founder. Runs @wpaccessibility. he/him https://nitter.cf/t.co/Q1v8qRWxpr

 Saint Paul, MN
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Joined March 2008
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In an attempt to improve my ability to contribute to WordPress, I've set up an account with GitHub Sponsors; if you've got something to spare, and you appreciate the work I've done, please help out! Thank you! github.com/sponsors/joedolso…
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Sponsor @joedolson on GitHub Sponsors

Hi! I'm Joe Dolson, and I'm a core committer to WordPress, and lead maintainer for Able Player. I've been working to help make WordPress accessible since 2012, and am hoping for additio...

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Missed this? Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026? joedolson.com/2026/02/chat-a…
Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026?

Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026?

In two short weeks, I'll be attending the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim …

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Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026?

Chat about Able Player at CSUN 2026?

In two short weeks, I'll be attending the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim …

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New post: XPoster 5.0.6 Released xposterpro.com/xposter-5-0-6…
XPoster 5.0.6 Released - XPoster Pro

XPoster 5.0.6 Released - XPoster Pro

This is a minor release, containing bug fixes to address an issue where the 'Connection needed' admin notice could not be dismissed and to fix some

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Missed this? Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released joedolson.com/2026/02/able-p…
Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released

Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released

Able Player 4.8.0 is now available! All the details about what's changed …

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Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released

Able Player 4.8.0 and Able Player for WordPress 2.3.0 Released

Able Player 4.8.0 is now available! All the details about what's changed …

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Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released joedolson.com/2026/01/my-cal…

My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released

Major updates to both My Calendar and My Calendar Pro went out today. The most …

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New post: My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released joedolson.com/2026/01/my-cal…

My Calendar 3.7.0 & My Calendar Pro 3.3.0 released

Major updates to both My Calendar and My Calendar Pro went out today. The most …

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Able Player 4.8 - Release candidate and call for translators! #a11y #foss joedolson.com/2026/01/able-p…
Able Player 4.8 – Release Candidate & Call for Translators

Able Player 4.8 – Release Candidate & Call for Translators

I'm just getting the release candidate for Able Player 4.8 ready. This isn …

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Missed this? Judging severity in accessibility issues joedolson.com/2026/01/judgin…

Judging severity in accessibility issues

We tend to agree easily that all accessibility issues are important, but we also acknowledge …

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New post: Judging severity in accessibility issues joedolson.com/2026/01/judgin…

Judging severity in accessibility issues

We tend to agree easily that all accessibility issues are important, but we also acknowledge …

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Missed this? Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? joedolson.com/2025/12/is-it-…
Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell?

Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell?

I'm approaching this story from the starting assumption that accessibility overlays are a problem …

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New post: Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? joedolson.com/2025/12/is-it-… #overlays
Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell?

Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell?

I'm approaching this story from the starting assumption that accessibility overlays are a problem …

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Missed this? My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta joedolson.com/2025/12/my-cal…

My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta

The beta release of My Calendar 3.7.0 is ready for testing. This major …

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My Calendar 3.7.0 Beta

The beta release of My Calendar 3.7.0 is ready for testing. This major …

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Missed this? Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links joedolson.com/2025/10/why-wo…
Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links

Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links

Jeff Chandler posted a link in the Post Status Slack yesterday leading to an article …

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Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links

Why WordPress Themes Require Underlines on Links

Jeff Chandler posted a link in the Post Status Slack yesterday leading to an article …

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

“The primary threat for accessibility on the web is neglect.”

The title of this post is a direct quote from an article Alice Boxhall just …

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Missed this? Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released! joedolson.com/2025/09/able-p…
Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released!

Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released!

The next release of Able Player is out today! This release continues the process of …

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New post: Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released! joedolson.com/2025/09/able-p…
Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released!

Able Player 4.7.0 & Able Player for WordPress 2.2.0 Released!

The next release of Able Player is out today! This release continues the process of …

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

The Accessibility Show #8: Keyboard, keyboard, who’s got a keyboard….

Accessibility Show number eight was a fun one. For most shows, I've searched out …

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