AccessAbility Officer

10/23/2026

New episode out now! 🎧

Big thanks to Ken Bigler for coming on the show. Watch the full episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

[Video description: A short clip from the WCATea Pod showing hosts Tanner Gers and Ellie on a video call with guest Ken Bigler, with on-screen captions. It ends with the WCATea Pod logo and a reminder to subscribe on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.]

10/23/2026

Hover over a button. Does the color change? That part isn’t a rule.

Weekly WCAG Watch: contrast on hover.
WCAG doesn’t require your button to change at all when someone hovers.
What it does require is that the text on the button stays readable either way.

With Title II deadlines coming, it’s worth getting right the first time.

Thanks to Ken Bigler, Head of Accessibility Engineering at Intuit, for this week’s intro.

Follow us for more WCAG tips.

Curious if your webpage has this problem?

Reach out for a free report: https://accessabilityofficer.com/free-accessibility-report/

Video Description:
Ken Bigler, Head of Accessibility Engineering at Intuit, opens the episode. Matthew Dyer, Operations and Testing Manager at AccessAbility Officer, then narrates over an online store’s product page: a shirt listing with size options and an “Add to Cart” button, using that button to show what WCAG does and doesn’t require of hover states. A heading names the criterion: Contrast Exception on Hover, WCAG 2.1 AA. Ends on the WCATea Pod logo.

10/22/2026

Can’t tell where you are on a page? Afraid your Meta glasses are on the way out?

Shashank from BarrierBreak and Troy Otillio from Aira got real about their accessibility pet peeves at M-Enabling 2026. Do you agree with them?

Thanks for answering our question, guys!

Video description: On a busy conference expo floor, Tanner Gers, who wears an eye patch and holds a white cane, chats with Shashank, who is in a pink shirt, and then with Troy, who is in a navy blazer.

10/21/2026

Running a medical, dental, or PT practice? Quick question for you:

If a patient in a wheelchair walked in today, could you weigh them? Could they get onto your exam table?

If you're not sure, you're not alone. But it matters now. Since July 8, 2026, practices that receive HHS funding (like Medicaid) need at least one accessible exam table and one scale that works with a wheelchair.

A few things we hear practices get wrong:

"We have one, it's just in the back."
If a patient has to wait for it, that's still a problem.

"Only our patients can complain."
Family members and caregivers can file claims too.

"Our website's fine."
Your site and patient portal need to be accessible by May 11, 2027 if you have 15+ employees.

We put together a plain-language guide with every deadline and the 6 things to fix first. Worth a read before your next staff meeting.

https://accessabilityofficer.com/blog/healthcare-accessibility-compliance-2026-2027/

Has your practice started on this yet? Tell us in the comments. We're happy to answer questions.

The 2026 ADA and Section 504 deadlines for healthcare are here. See the equipment and website compliance dates, real settlement amounts, and a priority fix list.

10/20/2026

How many Disney parks do you think Ken Bigler has visited?
Drop your guess below!

(Hint: the answer is in the episode, and it's impressive.)

Ken, Head of Accessibility Engineering at Intuit, has traveled from Disney parks all the way to Antarctica... 🐧, and he's got stories about what accessibility really looks like along the way.

Plus, the corded remote story. We couldn't stop laughing. 😂

Watch it live here:
https://www.youtube.com//

Small favor?

Ep. 20 is up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you listen. Tune in, tell us your Disney park guess in the comments, and give us a 5-star rating if you liked it.

Thank you, WCAT Pod friends! 💛

10/19/2026

You could be losing potential talent.

Click the link in bio to test your accessibility.

Video Description: The video begins with the AccessAbility Officer logo and red flags popping up on screen. A man then sits across from another person during a job interview. The video ends with red flags popping up on screen alongside the AccessAbility Officer logo.

10/16/2026

Too busy to sleep, too blessed to complain. Looking back on an amazing week at M-Enabling and grateful for every mile, every late night and every conversation along the way.

Video description: Tanner sits in a hotel suite with Federal Donuts & Chicken, talking about his trip. The camera pulls back to show the suite.

10/14/2026

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 🎉

Inclusion doesn’t end with October. Commit to accessible hiring and tools that help every employee succeed, all year long.

Video description: A mock website search for National Disability Employment Awareness Month shows AccessAbility Officer event photos, then a pop-up reads “Awareness is for a month, but inclusion is a year-round practice.” It ends with a green check mark and event photos.

10/13/2026

A quick look at what’s brewing on WCATea Pod.

The full interview with Scott Thornhill is out now.
Watch it on YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/

Video description: WCATea Pod interview featuring Tanner Gers, Scott Thornhill, and Ellie Alvarado in separate video-call frames. The video ends with the WCATea Pod logo and Apple Podcasts and Spotify logos.

10/12/2026

Red Flag of the Week: Thinking accessibility is someone else’s problem.

Think your website is accessible? Let’s put it to the test.

Video Description: The video begins with the Accessibility Officer logo and red flags popping up on screen. Then a person typing at dual monitors in a dim blue-lit room. The video ends with red flags popping up on screen alongside the Accessibility Officer logo.