Equalize Digital
Website Accessibility Consulting, Training, and Development
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Accessibility: The Missing Component in Your Branding & Design Work: Colleen Gratzer
May 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
As a designer or developer, accessibility should be a top priority when it comes to branding and design. Accessibility is not only a moral obligation, but it can also benefit your business and attract a wider audience. In this session, you’ll learn how to make your designs accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.
Colleen will discuss how accessibility applies to branding and design, and why it’s important to consider it in your work. You’ll also get familiar with color accessibility guidelines, learn how to check contrast, and test for color blindness. By incorporating accessibility into your designs, you’ll not only make a positive impact on your community but also enhance your skills as a designer or developer.
These meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.
About Colleen Gratzer
Colleen Gratzer is an award-winning designer with 25 years of experience in branding, publication design, and web design and development.
An accessibility specialist since 2016, she has provided InDesign accessibility training to the U.S. Department of the Interior, at several CreativePro events, appeared on several podcasts and given presentations about accessibility.
Her consulting business, Gratzer Graphics, provides design and accessibility services to nonprofits, creative firms and developers. Through Creative Boost, she hosts the Design Domination podcast; educates designers and developers about freelancing issues, design and the importance of accessibility; and offers accessibility courses and other resources.
She is a member of the IAAP, the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.
Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Organizer, live caption, and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
- Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship
Accessibility & Accommodations
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned, thanks to our sponsors. Slide links will be provided when applicable, and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.
We’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation.
All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact us and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all. As this event is part of the official WordPress Meetup program, all attendees must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct.
By RSVPing to this meetup, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, don’t hesitate to get in touch with an organizer.
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