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In this guide, we will show you how to install the WP Accessibility<\/a> WordPress plugin. This plugin allows you to improve your websites\u2019 accessibility. You can learn more general information on WordPress accessibility from the WordPress Accessibility Manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Installing the plugin<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Log into your WordPress website.<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Select Plugins<\/strong> from the sidebar and select Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Search \u201cWP Accessibility<\/em>\u201d in the search bar.<\/li>\n
  4. Select Install Now<\/strong> to install the plugin.
    \n    \"WordPress<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  5. Select Activate<\/strong> on the same screen. You can also enable it from Installed Plugins<\/strong> on the left.
    \n    \"WordPress<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Installing from WP-CLI<\/h3>\n

    To install and activate the plugin using WP-CLI, SSH into the cPanel account and directory<\/a> and type the WP-CLI command wp plugin install wp-accessibility --activate<\/code>.<\/p>\n

    Installing Manually<\/h3>\n

    To install the plugin manually, download the plugin from WordPress<\/a> and upload it<\/a> the wp-content\/plugins<\/em> folder. Then you\u2019ll need to login your WordPress site or use the WP-CLI command wp plugin activate wp-accessibility<\/code> to activate the plugin.<\/p>\n

    Configuring the Plugin<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. You can configure the settings for WP Accessibility by selecting Settings<\/strong> and WP Accessibility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n

      \"WordPress<\/a><\/p>\n

    2. You can also download the Access Monitor<\/a> plugin for automated accessibility reports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Afterwards, you can check your website at WAVE.Webaim.org<\/a> for accessibility and Section 508 compliance<\/strong> results. On the right side of the configuration page you can view recommended resources to improve your websites\u2019 accessibility and 508 compliance including the plugin\u2019s official documentation<\/a>. For more information on improving your WordPress site, please visit Recommended Plugins<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      In this guide, we will show you how to install the WP Accessibility WordPress plugin. This plugin allows you to improve your websites\u2019 accessibility. You can learn more general information on WordPress accessibility from the WordPress Accessibility Manual. Installing the plugin Log into your WordPress website. Select Plugins from the sidebar and select Add New. 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