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<h1><b>Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader</b></h1><br><br>
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March 30, 2024</a> by
<a href="https://www.wp4newbs.com/author/abletec/">abletec</a> <br><br>
The Gutenberg editor was introduced in 2018 and became the default editor
in WordPress since version 5. Its adoption amongst blind persons, though,
has been slow and reluctant for a variety of reasons. Initially, the
accessibility was abysmal. Secondly, change is often not readily embraced
because it’s just easier to keep doing things in ways that are
familiar. Thirdly, and most importantly however, is the fact that, to
date, there has been a profound lack of training regarding how to use the
editor with a screen reader. The problem is, of course, that eventually
the classic editor will cease being supported, and blind & low vision
creators and developers will find themselves in a very difficult
position. Paul Martz and Jackie McBride hope to remedy that as they
present a class on using the block editor for those who use screen
readers. The class will cover the reasons for the change, the new
capabilities the block editor introduces, the appearance of the block
editor, and finally, how to use it to create content. Paul will discuss
using the editor with Voiceover on the Mack, while Jackie will discuss
its use with Windows.<br><br>
The class will be held on Apr. 26 at 2 PM Pacific and Mountain Standard
Time, 3 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 5 PM Eastern Time, and 2100 UTC for
the rest of the world. Please consult a timezone website if you’re
unsure how that translates to your timezone.<br><br>
The class will be held via:<br>
<a href="https://www.freeconferencecall.com">Free Conference Call .com
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(<a href="https://www.wp4newbs.com/2024/03/using-the-block-editor-with-a-screen-reader/tel:(267)%20807-9605">
(267) 807-9605</a>) followed by access code 662501#.<br>
Participation via<br>
<a href="https://join.freeconferencecall.com/abletec">my free conference
call .com room </a><br>
is also available to those for whom telephone participation is a
hardship. The class is free of charge and will be recorded for those who
can’t participate or who just wish to review the content again. The
presentation will last about an hour, and there will be time for
questions at the end.<br><br>
We hope to see you there.<br><br>
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