WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 Archive

Accessibility Lawsuits and WordPress: The Violations Every Business Needs to Know

Intermediate

October 15, 2025 at 21:00 UTC

Accessibility lawsuits are skyrocketing, and nearly one in five of them in 2024 specifically named WordPress websites as defendants. In this session, we’ll unpack the real-world legal cases shaping the digital landscape and spotlight the accessibility violations that trigger them most often. Attendees will walk away with clear, practical insights into how these violations arise, what they mean in plain language, and simple steps to strengthen accessibility. Beyond reducing legal risk, this talk highlights how accessibility improvements also create a better, more inclusive web for everyone.

Speaker

Vanessa Tillemans is a light-skinned woman with long, curly salt-and-pepper hair, glasses, and a bright smile. She’s wearing a black blazer over a pale pink collared shirt.
Founder & Accessibility Consultant, POURPIS