@devinprater, a few momths ago I searched for alternatives to mailing lists, and checked the ecosystem and the standards behind them. In the end Matrix is the protocol that I've decided is best suited for something like that. I'm not sure how good the clients are, but they can be fixed.
P.S. I've been lurking on various accessibility lists, including Orca's, and I have he utmost respect for everybody there. My hat's off to you, not sure how you people can make sense of anything