AIccessiblity Content Updater

Project Description

A WordPress plugin will enhance website accessibility. It will automatically add skip-to-content links, improve alt text for images using AI, and add ARIA attributes to buttons. The plugin will operate behind the scenes, processing HTML during page rendering. The initial focus is on basic WordPress sites; WooCommerce support is a future consideration. The plugin’s functionality will rely on an existing AI service via API.

Target Audience

The plugin targets WordPress website owners. A subscription to an AI service will be required for the Proof Of Concept. 

Skills needed:

• Prompt engineering
• DOM manipulation (language agnostic)
• Caching system development (language agnostic)
• WordPress hook implementation (PHP)
• Accessibility testing (screen reader experience helpful)
• Image analysis & detection (screenshot engine)

AI expertise is not required; an existing AI service will be used via API. Open-source LLMs are not considered for this hackathon due to time constraints and the complexity of image analysis.

Hackathon Goals

Develop a proof-of-concept plugin demonstrating improved website accessibility. Three key features will be implemented: skip-to-content, improved alt text, and ARIA attributes. Pre- and post-implementation metrics will be tracked to assess effectiveness.