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The "Inclusive Language Checker for Open-Source Contributors" project was started at the CloudFest Hackathon in 2024 and resulted an innovative WordPress plugin designed to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of digital content. By identifying potentially exclusive or insensitive language and suggesting more inclusive alternatives, this tool aims to make the open-source community more welcoming and understandable for a global audience.

Key Features:

• Content Review: Offers real-time feedback on language use within the WordPress Block Editor, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Inclusive Suggestions: Provides alternative phrases to ensure content is accessible and resonates with everyone, including non-native English speakers and individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborative Development: Built on open-source principles, allowing for community contributions and enhancements through GitHub.

Benefits for Content Creators & Consumers:

• Empowers Creators: Equips content creators with the tools to produce more inclusive and accessible content, fostering a welcoming environment for all users.
• Enhances Understanding: Helps break down language barriers, ensuring content is clearer and more relatable to diverse audiences.
• Promotes Best Practices: Encourages the adoption of inclusive language across the open-source ecosystem, setting a standard for digital communication.

Getting Involved: This project thrives on community collaboration. Whether you're interested in contributing to the development of the plugin, providing feedback on its functionality, or advocating for its adoption, your involvement is invaluable. Explore our Wiki to learn more about the plugin's features (MVP), access comprehensive documentation, and understand how you can support this initiative to make open-source content more inclusive and accessible.

Join the conversation and participate in the decision-making process by attending our regular DEIB meetings held on the #deib-working-group Slack channel.

Together, we can make a difference. For more information on the global WordPress DEIB working group visit the website on https://wp-deib.org/