Accessibility in WordPress 7.0 | Batchwell Cocktail Dry Mix Variety Pack

WordPress 7.0 is here, and this episode of Accessibility Craft dives into what changed, what accessibility improvements made the release, and why the new admin color updates sparked so much debate in the WordPress community.

Amber, Chris, and Steve recap the team’s GAAD 2026 Contributor Day work, including accessibility-ready theme testing, Gutenberg improvements, new automation tooling, and Core accessibility updates.

They also dig into practical WordPress 7.0 highlights like improved tab behavior, better media modal keyboard interaction, IPTC alt text imports, decorative image handling in the Image block, and the new AI layer that has developers asking serious security questions.

Before all that, the crew tests Batchwell dry cocktail mixes, including mojito, whiskey sour, and spicy margarita flavors. The verdict: surprisingly good, very portable, slightly dusty, and apparently a little risky if you inhale the margarita powder.

For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/166.