[Guide] Test Gutenberg Block Editor Accessibility

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Task: quick start, repeatable work

Summary

Review GitHub issues labeled "Needs Accessibility Feedback" for the Gutenberg block editor. Test new blocks and features using keyboard navigation, screen readers, and accessibility testing tools. Help close remaining issues from the WPCampus audit and ensure the block editor is accessible to all users.

Links & Details

Gutenberg Accessibility:

• Gutenberg Accessibility Issues: https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/labels/Accessibility%20%28a11y%29
• Needs Accessibility Feedback: https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3A%22Needs+Accessibility+Feedback%22
• Gutenberg Repository: https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg

Testing Resources:

• Audits and Testing Guide: https://make.wordpress.org/accessibility/handbook/get-involved/audits-and-testing/
• Test for Web Accessibility: https://make.wordpress.org/accessibility/handbook/best-practices/test-for-web-accessibility/
• Make WordPress Accessibility: https://make.wordpress.org/accessibility/

Community:

• WordPress Slack #accessibility: https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/accessibility
• Join WordPress Slack: https://make.wordpress.org/chat/
• Gutenberg Working Group: https://make.wordpress.org/accessibility/handbook/get-involved/#gutenberg-working-group

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V1 pathway doc here

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Asking for feedback here

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Moving this to blocked after receiving feedback. There are other processes that are changing and will affect this pathway, but we can revisit it later.