Scott Vinkle

Accessibility Specialist, ex-Shopify

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

@Bovelett @Shopify Hi Anne. You can find details at https://t.co/1bug0LKTb0

Feel free to send questions to [email protected].

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

I had fun talking #accessibility on @LiquidWeekly.

The main takeaways being accessibility is an ongoing journey. Like security or performance it doesn't stop. Make small, incremental change to build knowledge and confidence.

#a11y #podcast #shopify
https://t.co/jEYODGbsRu

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

@Wealthsimple Let's gooo 🚀 #WealthsimpleCrypto #contest

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

🆕 3 Product Detail Page Accessibility Issues to Fix Right Now

For Shopify theme devs! In this post I share 3 common accessibility issues found on PDP that impact usability and conversion. 👇

#a11y #accessibility #business #compliance #shopify
https://t.co/jWf12DuZ22

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

@TRPage_dev @LiquidWeekly Sure, DM me the details.

[Simek @Simek]

Accessibility is key to ensuring that anyone can use the great apps you develop without any hiccups or annoyance in the process! @13ritta from @Shopify debunks the usual misconceptions about what it means to build a truly inclusive app and how to do this efficiently.

[jsday | April 7-8, 2025 | Bologna @jsconfit]

Is accessibility a topic for #js developer?
"Accessibility: Why You Should Learn About WCAG" is Mathilde Buenerd's talk.
Mathilde is Senior Frontend developer @ @Shopify

#jsday24 #jsday @grusp

[JSNation | The key JS conference @thejsnation]

Have you ever wondered how screen readers interact with browsers to provide accessible experiences?💥

In this talk, Mathilde Buenerd, a Frontend Developer at @Shopify, will demystify 💫 the process in which browsers generate & update the accessibility tree.

[App.js Conf 🗓️ 27-29 May 2026 @appjsconf]

Our next talk will focus on accessibility!
@13ritta will go beyond the standard advice and provide real-life examples from the @Shopify app, blending personal narrative, technical expertise, and hands-on experience.

Read more: https://t.co/pscLqUZb36

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

📝 New post: How Shopify Checkout’s Built-in Accessibility Can Increase Conversion

"Shopify Checkout is the world’s highest-converting checkout, trusted by the biggest brands, _and_ is highly accessible by default."

#a11y #checkout #conversion #shopify

https://t.co/qRF0mqXJu7

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

"Accessibility goes beyond making products user-friendly. It can impact the quality of life for people with disabilities."

Quality of life.

Keep this in mind when designing new features, writing code, or defining project deliverables.

#a11y #mobile
https://t.co/UUN9BKzhHp

[Shopify @Shopify]

ctrl + alt + build

introducing the Shopify Keyboard. pre-order it now https://t.co/YGar9T4MLe

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

🆕 New cheat sheet mug for while you're testing with Narrator screen reader! ☕️

Also, store-wide sale is on now! 👇
https://t.co/5H5DQOXuXm

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

More information about Shopify and the accessibility of our products: https://t.co/1bug0LKTb0

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

Nike Strength launched on Shopify. It uses Dawn theme, our most accessible theme to date.

Approx. 26% of adults in the US have some type of disability. By using Dawn, Nike has increased its market reach.

Accessibility is good for business.
https://t.co/P9BcZKqmSw

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

A few of my favorite things now bundled together: Shopify One-Page Checkout, Nike, and accessibility. 🙂

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

Great writeup on new WCAG 2.2 SC. Very clear and actionable. The time to adopt the latest standard is now.

#a11y #wcag

[Craig Abbott @abbott567]

Yesterday we got #WCAG 2.2 and 9 new criteria.

Under the Public Sector Bodies #Accessibility Regulations, you need to work to the latest version to be compliant, so I've written a blog post on what #WCAG22 might mean for you!

#a11y

https://t.co/idcNYVOUok

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

The Shopify Accessibility Statement has been updated. It now includes:

• contact info
• our conformance standard
• how we test
• VPAT links

In addition, the Checkout VPAT has been updated and a new Web Admin VPAT has been published.

#a11y #vpat
https://t.co/KrvuHSrCIR

[Sara Soueidan is on Bluesky @SaraSoueidan]

✨ New on the blog:

"A guide to designing accessible, WCAG-conformant focus indicators"

https://t.co/fDH4AeieXr

—
Completely rewritten and updated to reflect the most recent changes in WCAG 2.2 criteria.

#a11y #CSS

[Scott Vinkle @svinkle]

"I always inform my clients about my disability. I present it as an advantage because it provides me with extensive experience in solving complex and unconventional problems. I won’t give up when faced with difficulties in my work."

#HireDisabledTalent #AccessibilityIsInnovation

[GitHub @github]

At 14, Anton received an old laptop that changed everything. Now he’s using AI to help himself and others achieve their potential. https://t.co/bOLgVscCEO