Simply Schedule Appointments Shines at WordPress Accessibility Day

Introduction

At Simply Schedule Appointments, we are committed to making booking appointments as accessible as possible for everyone and every website. That’s why we are thrilled to be a part of WordPress Accessibility Day 2023, a special event that highlights the importance of accessibility in the WordPress community. In this blog post, we’ll share our experience participating in this significant event and showcase how our booking plugin is leading the charge in WordPress accessibility.

A Day Dedicated to Accessibility

WordPress Accessibility Day is an annual event that aims to promote and raise awareness about accessibility in the WordPress space. The event features a series of talks, workshops, and discussions centered around web accessibility, with a specific focus on WordPress.

For us, this day holds a special significance because we take pride in being the only fully accessible booking plugin for WordPress.

Check out the WordPress Accessibility Day schedule this year!

Sponsorship and Support

At Simply Schedule Appointments, we’re honored to sponsor the event this year, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to make appointment scheduling accessible to all. Our sponsorship not only reflects our commitment to accessibility but also signifies our dedication to the WordPress community.

By supporting events like these, we hope to encourage the broader WordPress ecosystem to prioritize accessibility in all aspects of web development.

Limited Time Discount – 20% Off Simply Schedule Appointments!

As part of our WordPress Accessibility Day 2023, we’re excited to offer an exclusive discount on our fully accessible booking plugin. Join us in celebrating accessibility and enjoy significant savings on a tool that ensures a seamless booking experience for all users.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to enhance your website’s accessibility while making appointment scheduling effortless.

Use WPA11Y23 for 20% off Simply Schedule Appointments between September 27, 2023, and October 4, 2023.

Promoting Accessibility in Appointments

Accessibility is at the core of our development process. We understand that every individual, regardless of their abilities, should have a seamless experience when booking appointments online. Here’s how our booking plugin stands out in terms of accessibility:

1. WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance: Our commitment to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ensures that our plugin meets the highest accessibility standards.
2. Keyboard Navigation: Our booking calendars have been designed to ensure smooth keyboard navigation, making it easy for individuals who rely on keyboard input to use our booking system without any barriers.
3. Screen Reader Compatibility: We have ensured that screen readers can provide accurate information to screen reader users to make booking fast and easy.
4. Customizable Fonts and Colors: Users can easily customize fonts and colors to ensure optimal contrast and readability, catering to their individual needs and preferences.
5. Regular Accessibility Audits: We bake accessibility audit practices into our development process, ensuring that our plugin remains fully accessible with each update.

A Word From Our Developer and Accessibility Expert

In my two decades as an accessibility professional, I have learned over and over again about the impact of inclusivity and the importance of ensuring that the web is accessible for all. We at Simply Schedule Appointments are excited to be sponsoring WordPress Accessibility Day, an event that mirrors our own commitment to creating a web space that is inclusive and accessible to all.

In keeping with our values, we’ve carefully built Simply Schedule Appointments to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and we are proud to join forces with fellow accessibility advocates in supporting this 24-hour global event. We hope this event celebrates the activists who work every day to make the web a more accessible place while also acting as a call to action in the WordPress community.

The web should be accessible to all, and as a community with such an outsized presence on the web, we have so much power to move that cause forward. Simply Schedule Appointments is supporting as a sponsor this year, but I was one of the lead organizers of the inaugural event, and I am so glad to see the tradition carried on by a new group of organizers who are working for growth, understanding, and increased opportunity for all.

Natalie MacLees, Co-founder of NSquared and AAArdvark

Conclusion

As the only fully accessible booking plugin for WordPress, we take great pride in leading the way in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can easily book appointments on WordPress websites.

We will continue to champion accessibility in the WordPress ecosystem and work tirelessly to provide the best possible user experience for all. WordPress Accessibility Day serves as a reminder of the importance of accessibility in web development, and we are committed to being at the forefront of this movement, setting an example for others in the industry.

Together, we can make the web a more inclusive and accessible place for everyone!