[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #7155: Accessibility Statement is not in footer

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#7155: Accessibility Statement is not in footer
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 Reporter:  elblakeo31          |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)        |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal              |  Milestone:
Component:  WordPress.org Site  |   Keywords:
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 I expected to find the WordPress accessibility statement
 (https://wordpress.org/about/accessibility/) in the wordpress.org footer
 but didn't. Many organizations that take accessibility seriously choose to
 display their accessibility statement in a place that is easy to find,
 usually the footer. Moreover, I've noticed in user tests those who use
 assistive technologies, such as screen readers, often look for an
 accessibility statement in a footer to understand a site's accessibility
 program before they start browsing content.

 Beyond meeting users' expectations and establishing Accessibility as a
 WordPress priority, linking to the WP accessibility statement in the
 footer keeps WP.org in line with best practices and rules established by
 the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). Check out the "Where to put
 an accessibility statement" section of Developing an Accessibility
 Statement: https://www.w3.org/WAI/planning/statements/.

 In researching tickets, an accessibility statement was mentioned as part
 of #3975. That ticket generally referred to footer/header links, while
 this ticket is only concerned with adding an accessibility statement link.

 As for placement, I would suggest adding "Accessibility Statement" between
 "Matt" and "Privacy". Putting "Accessibility Statement" before "Privacy"
 follows the link order that is in the About page navigation.

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