Beyond the basics: Building accessible WordPress forms with Formidable Forms
Forms are a critical part of any WordPress website, but with hundreds (maybe thousands) of form plugins available, all offering to do the same thing (but better), and some talking briefly about ‘WCAG compliance’, but not really about accessibility.
It can be quite difficult to work out which plugin or platform to use if you need to build forms with more complex interactions than a simple contact form, while making sure the experience is accessible.
But Formidable Forms makes this easier than most. In this talk, I’ll go beyond the basics to show you how to build properly accessible forms in WordPress using Formidable Forms.
We’ll look at what accessibility features you get out of the box with formidable forms, common problems with examples of how to fix them, practical enhancements, and real-world demos.
I’ll cover everything from semantic structure, error handling and screen reader compatibility to appropriate use of ARIA.
This is NOT a product ad, you’ll leave with an understanding of how to build accessible forms in WordPress using Formidable Forms, and actionable tips and tricks to make your forms work better for everyone.
Adem Cifcioglu
Co-founder and Director at Intopia, Adem believes that technology and the digital world should be usable and accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. That we have a responsibility as the creators of digital things to make sure that they can be used by anyone who wants to use them. Adem knows that accessibility is the key to independence, and uses his skills and experience in this area to help create more inclusive experiences.
With over 15 years of hands-on, professional experience working on the web, Adem has worked with accessibility in all its forms. From defining strategy and embedding accessibility into organisational culture, to technical accessibility, training, and user research, Adem has done it all.
With lived experience of disability, Adem has a unique perspective which helps in delivering great outcomes for his clients and their customers.