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SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility: Thinking Beyond WCAG and Compliance: Chris Scholtens
DESCRIPTION:Move beyond mere WCAG compliance to create genuinely accessible digital experiences. While WCAG provides an essential baseline\, focusing solely on checklists can limit meaningful user impact. By understanding the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities—such as ADHD\, dyslexia\, or color blindness—organizations can innovate accessibility solutions that are perceivable\, operable\, understandable\, and robust. How do we strive for genuine accessibility efforts instead of performative actions\, prioritizing user benefit over optics? Beyond benefitting users\, investing in accessibility fosters innovation\, expands market reach\, and enhances brand loyalty.\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nChris is a Product Manager who is deeply passionate about delivering valuable products to customers\, a lover of gadgets\, tea\, Apple products\, board games\, old jazz and blues albums\, comic books\, accessible products\, and delightful UX. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: Kinsta\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/digital-accessibility-thinking-beyond-wcag-and-compliance-chris-scholtens/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:How D&D Can Improve Accessibility: Using Roleplay During All Phases of Product Development to Better Consider User Experience: Nick Croft
DESCRIPTION:From creating persona-like character sheets to role-playing these characters during a project’s planning\, design\, development\, and testing phases\, you will learn how to improve the user experience-based development and overall accessibility of your products. \nDuring this talk\, Nick will discuss some “non-developer characters” (NDCs)\, how they interact with websites and apps\, and how taking the time to “role play” those characters can help improve accessibility. \nAt the end of the talk\, you will have access to new tools and ways of thinking about features\, content\, and design\, as well as approaches to testing. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nLearn the importance of considering the user experience in accessibility.\nA set of character sheets to consider for making accessible features.\nHow to use role-play through the product development lifecycle to ensure an accessible feature.\n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nNick is passionate about Accessibility and has been most of his career. From working in the physical space of college campuses doing construction and maintenance during his 20s to becoming a principal developer for a WordPress VIP partner agency that has found a niche in higher ed and massive networks\, Nick has always put accessibility first. \nNick took the time to improve his knowledge by earning International Associate of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) certifications\, including Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)\, Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)\, and Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA). Nick has also completed his 508 Trusted Tester training. \nAfter earning these certifications\, tragedy struck\, and now Nick is father to a disabled daughter\, which has opened his eyes even further into the obstacles affecting people with disabilities. This has further increased his passion to make the world accessible. \nWhen not working\, Nick enjoys life in rural northern Virginia with his wife\, four children\, and two dogs. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/how-d-d-can-improve-accessibility-nick-croft/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Future: Using WordPress Menu Blocks That Work for Everyone: Jennifer Dust and Eli Frigoli
DESCRIPTION:Since the navigation menu is typically the first and most-used point of user interaction within a website\, the menu must be accessible to all users – including those navigating the site through assistive technologies. This becomes even more important as a site grows and the menu complexity increases into multi-level megamenus. However\, not all megamenu blocks are built with accessibility in mind.\n\nIn this session\, we will discuss the importance of accessible navigation\, identify some common pitfalls of megamenu navigation solutions\, explore the structural patterns of a truly accessible navigation menu\, and learn how to determine which third-party solutions are developed with accessibility at the forefront by walking through the code structure of our custom megamenu block.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstanding why accessible site navigation is important\nRecognizing common accessibility pitfalls of megamenu structure\nIdentifying key structural elements of a truly accessible navigation menu\nImplementing third-party solutions for megamenu blocks\n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\nJennifer Dust\nSenior Manager of DevOps\, Aten Design Group\nWith a background in design and development\, Jennifer is an Acquia Certified Senior Manager of DevOps with several years of experience using Drupal & WordPress. She holds two master’s degrees\, one in Computer Science and the other in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management. Jennifer is an active maintainer of Prototype\, a component-based starting point for new Drupal themes and supports Drupal Core’s Single Directory Component documentation. \nIn previous roles\, they worked at the collegiate level as a developer and as an educator teaching Computer Science. As an avid learner\, Jennifer lives for those “ah-ha!” moments\, when the code clicks into place and you excitedly fist bump the air. \nEli Frigoli\nSenior WordPress Developer\, Aten Design Group\nWith a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science\, Eli is an experienced WordPress developer excited about building dynamic\, interactive websites. Eli has a background in software and front-end web development\, and is passionate about creating user experiences that are accessible and working on projects that make the world a better place one line of code at a time. An avid puzzle solver\, Eli embraces the challenge of tackling complex project requirements and turning them into beautiful solutions. \n\n\n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: Kinsta\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/navigating-the-future-using-wordpress-menu-blocks-that-work-for-everyone-michaela-lederman-and-eli-frigoli-2/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Strategy and Goal-Setting Workshop: Amber Hinds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop to plan your accessibility goals and strategy for 2025. Amber will walk attendees through the process of creating an accessibility remediation roadmap\, with recommendations for prioritizing fixes and creating a timeline. There will be time to create and refine your accessibility roadmap and an opportunity to share it and get feedback during the workshop. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nAmber is the Founder & CEO at Equalize Digital\, a website accessibility consulting/accessible website development firm. She is working to build a more equitable web for people of all abilities. Amber is also the organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup and WordPress Accessibility Day conference. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/accessibility-strategy-and-goal-setting-workshop-amber-hinds/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:How to Accurately Budget for Accessibility: Chris Hinds
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover essential accessibility products and services that should be part of every budget. Gain insight into what typical costs are for accessibility in 2024-2025\, and learn how to identify if you’re being lowballed or overcharged. We’ll also show you how to quickly project accessibility investment over 12 months\, by using a combination of “fixed” accessibility costs with variable costs based on key business activities that have an accessibility component. A lack of financial foresight\, means accessibility oversight. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nChris Hinds is the COO of Equalize Digital\, Inc.\, a company specializing in WordPress accessibility. He oversees the business development\, human resources\, and financial operations of the company\, and acts as an early-stage accessibility consultant for countless organizations who are looking to create more accessible outcomes with WordPress. \n\n\n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: Kinsta\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/how-to-accurately-budget-for-accessibility-chris-hinds/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:Managing Plugin Accessibility for the Long Term: Joe Dolson
DESCRIPTION:One common and frustrating experience for users with disabilities is when software they’ve depended on releases an update and loses its accessibility. It’s easy to imagine this is an isolated experience\, but it’s shockingly common. Accessibility is never something you can just do once; it needs to be improved and maintained\, even through major design refactors. Learn some methods for handling change and maintaining standards over time. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Joe Dolson\n\n\nJoe Dolson is a WordPress plugin developer\, web accessibility consultant\, and owner of Accessible Web Design. He’s part of the Make WordPress Accessible team\, the team dedicated to improving accessibility in the WordPress ecosystem\, and contributes 6 hours per week to the WordPress Accessibility\, Core\, and Themes teams. Joe teaches courses through LinkedIn Learning\, including having a course on WordPress Accessibility. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/managing-plugin-accessibility-for-the-long-term-joe-dolson/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:Building an Accessible and Highly Usable Transportation Website: Ron Zasadzinski & Kevin Sholander
DESCRIPTION:Aim for perfection and accept excellence along the way. Our mission was to redesign and rebuild the transportation website for the City of Fort Collins\, Colorado\, conformant with WCAG 2.2 guidelines. At CodeGeek\, we wanted to take it a step further and make it not just conformant but as highly usable as possible for everyone\, including visitors using assistive technologies. We wanted to create one of the most usable transportation websites anywhere. \nJoin Kevin Sholander and Ron Zasadzinski as they review the accessibility and usability features created\, dive under the covers\, and show you how they did it. This includes creating accessible tables for the route schedules that work for sighted visitors and visitors using a range of assistive technologies\, including screen readers. This webinar will offer practical takeaways to help your team on your own journey to building complex\, accessible websites. Learn about strategies and techniques that can help create a more inclusive digital experience. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nRon Zasadzinski\nFounder and CEO at CodeGeek\nRon started CodeGeek in 2002\, and since then\, he and his team have worked with clients all over the U.S. to create custom websites and web apps. \nWhether in business or in life\, Ron’s goal every day is to help people be the best they can be. He’s passionate about making the web more accessible and inclusive for everyone. \nRon is involved in several ventures\, including co-founding the Fort Collins Internet Professionals (FCIP) Meetup and being a flight instructor with over 30 years and 8\,000 hours of flying experience. \nIn his free time\, Ron enjoys following NASA missions with great interest\, hiking\, skiing\, and traveling with his wife to see the many wonders this world has to offer. \nKevin Sholander\nSenior Web Developer\nWith a passion for creating seamless and accessible digital experiences\, Kevin has been a cornerstone of innovation at CodeGeek for the past five years. As a Senior Web Developer\, Kevin has played a pivotal role in crafting websites and web applications that serve a diverse clientele\, ranging from local businesses to international corporations. Specializing in accessibility\, his work ensures that every project is not only visually appealing but also user-friendly for individuals of all abilities. \nKevin’s technical prowess spans multiple programming languages and environments\, allowing him to tackle a wide array of projects with precision and creativity. His dedication to continuous learning and improvement has made him a versatile and invaluable member of the CodeGeek team. \nIn addition to his professional achievements\, Kevin has also shared his expertise as an adjunct instructor at Front Range Community College\, teaching Web Development and Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses. This experience not only highlights his depth of knowledge but also his commitment to fostering the next generation of tech talent. \nKevin’s journey in the tech industry is marked by a commitment to excellence and a drive to push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether working on a small website project\, a large-scale web application for an international company\, or mentoring future tech professionals\, he brings the same level of dedication and enthusiasm to every challenge. \n\n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nASL interpretation: Ninja Forms\nOrganizer\, live captions\, and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/building-an-accessible-and-highly-usable-transportation-website-ron-zasadzinski-kevin-sholander/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T203000
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SUMMARY:PDF Accessibility on the Web: Tricks and Traps: Ricky Onsman
DESCRIPTION:PDF documents on the web can be made accessible if the proper techniques are applied – but even then\, there are some things to watch out for. TPGi’s Principal Technical Writer\, Ricky Onsman\, highlights some problems and solutions. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Ricky Onsman\n\n\nRicky Onsman is the Principal Technical Writer at TPGi’s Knowledge Center. A veteran Australian designer\, front-end developer\, writer\, and editor\, his web experience extends to 30 years. He’s filled senior writing\, editing\, and marketing roles for the likes of UX Australia\, SitePoint\, Web Directions and Smashing Magazine. He spent 15 years as a freelance designer and front-end developer focused on building accessible websites (mostly WordPress) for a range of clients and then worked with several web design\, UX\, and accessibility-focused companies in Australia\, North America\, and Europe before joining the global team at TPGi\, where he works on the rules\, test procedures and solutions for accessibility auditors and engineers. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/pdf-accessibility-on-the-web-tricks-and-traps-ricky-onsman/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T113000
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SUMMARY:Updated: How Accessible are WordPress Forms by Default? Gen Herres
DESCRIPTION:One of the most common questions asked by WordPress users is: What form of plugin should I use? While there are many factors in selecting a WordPress form plugin\, an important element is whether users can actually fill it out. \nIn this presentation\, Gen will highlight several of the most popular WordPress form plugins and how accessible the forms they create are. Gen will evaluate against Section 508 (form testing) and WCAG 2.2 level AA criteria using the default WordPress theme and the same content. \nThis presentation will also include a detailed spreadsheet covering the form plugins tested and how they scored on each criterion. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nGen Herres is an experienced WordPress developer\, a DHS Trusted Tester for Section 508\, a well-known speaker\, and an accessibility advocate. She’s spoken at meetups\, on podcasts\, at WordCamp US\, and WP Accessibility Day\, and is an IAAP member. \nWith the EasyA11yGuide.com\, Gen helps web agencies to tackle the challenging problem of web accessibility with their builds. She’s helped plugins\, themes\, and web agencies refine their accessibility processes and websites that real people can use. She also organizes the Baltimore WordPress meetup group. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nASL interpretation: Ninja Forms\nOrganizer\, live captions\, and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/navigating-the-future-using-wordpress-menu-blocks-that-work-for-everyone-michaela-lederman-and-eli-frigoli/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T164628Z
UID:10000368-1725530400-1725535800@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Learning to be Accessible\, Perspective from a WordPress Product Company: Quay Morgan
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility does not often get the attention and priority it deserves. Why? I certainly can’t speak for anyone outside Ninja Forms\, but I can speak to our journey with accessibility in the hope that sharing motivates others to take those first steps and offer takeaways that will make the experience easier for others. \nJoin Quay Morgan as he delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by Ninja Forms in their pursuit of creating accessible products. This webinar will offer practical takeaways to help make the journey smoother for other companies and individuals. Learn about the strategies\, tools\, and mindset shifts that can pave the way for a more inclusive digital experience. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Quay Morgan\n\n\nQuay is the Brand Director at Ninja Forms\, where he’s worked for the better part of the last ten years in various roles. A former science teacher\, he got pulled into WordPress through a friend with a little plugin that started taking off. Quay enjoys listening\, learning how things work\, and breaking down complex but important topics for others to use to help make things better.\n\nOutside of work-life\, Quay is a dad to two grown boys and keeper to a small host of rescue animals. He enjoys reading scifi and philosophy\, gardening\, pc and pnp gaming\, and is probably listening to either Dave or the Dead.\n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nASL: Ninja Forms\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/learning-to-be-accessible-perspective-from-a-wordpress-product-company-quay-morgan/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240729T133128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T133128Z
UID:10000369-1724094000-1724099400@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Strategies for Creating Accessible Websites Using Divi Theme and Page Builder: Renee Dunn
DESCRIPTION:Renee Dunn from Elevage Digital will share strategies\, lessons learned\, and code examples for improving the accessibility of web pages built using the Divi theme and page builder. In this presentation\, we will review some of the most common accessibility challenges with Divi\, including navigation\, buttons\, icons\, animation\, and video. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Renee Dunn\n\n\nRenee has been a web developer for over 20 years and has been building sites on WordPress since 2010. She has built sites for non-profits\, B2B\, B2C\, and government organizations. She is the owner and Principal Consultant for Elevage Digital\, focusing on SEO and Website Accessibility. \nRenee has worked with a number of different theme and page-building tools\, including Divi\, Elementor\, Avada\, and KadenceWP. She currently has several clients using Divi\, which led to her exploration of how to make more accessible web pages using this theme and page builder. Outside of work\, Renee is a supporter of the Virginia wine industry\, has a Diploma in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust\, and was recently a judge in the Monticello Cup wine competition. She lives in Fredericksburg\, VA\, with her husband and two cats. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/strategies-for-creating-accessible-websites-using-divi-theme-and-page-builder-renee-dunn/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240621T145326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T145326Z
UID:10000367-1722506400-1722511800@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Accessible Content for Muggles: 10 Action Steps to Create Accessible Content
DESCRIPTION:Meet me at Platform and ¾ to hop on the accessibility express. Step into the magical world of content creation with the block editor and discover how to wield the powers of Gutenberg to create accessible websites. You don’t have to be a wizard to make your content accessible to all. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to leverage the native features of the block editor and block-enabled plugins to enhance accessibility with minimal effort. Paola will provide 10 actionable strategies to ensure your content adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)\, enhance user experience\, and broaden your audience reach. \nKey takeaways include accessibility basics\, ways to leverage Gutenberg for better accessibility and free WordPress plugins to streamline your content creation process. By the end of this session\, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to transform your standard WordPress content into a fully accessible experience. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Paola Gonzalez\n\n\nPaola Gonzalez is a professional marketer and content specialist focusing on web accessibility. Paola has been using WordPress since she was introduced to the platform in 2012 during her first marketing class and is passionate about creating top-quality content that covers even the most boring topics. \nBeyond her professional endeavors\, Paola enjoys the cultural vibrancy of opera\, reading thrillers\, playing video games\, and following the thrilling speed of Formula 1. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: IvyCat\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/accessible-content-for-muggles-10-action-steps-to-create-accessible-content/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240604T212722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T212722Z
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SUMMARY:Which Page Builder is the Best (or Worst) at Accessibility: Amber Hinds
DESCRIPTION:Building an accessible website – one that works for people with disabilities and complies with accessibility laws around the world is easiest if you start from a solid foundation. Choosing the right page builder is key if you want to build an accessible website without having to spend a lot of time remediating problems. But which one is the best? \nIn this presentation\, Amber Hinds\, CEO of Equalize Digital\, will compare the accessibility of popular page builders: Avada\, Beaver Builder\, Bricks\, Divi\, Elementor\, Kadence\, and Site Origin. Want to find out which provides the best (or worst) foundation for accessibility? Tune in. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Amber Hinds\n\n\nAmber is the CEO of Equalize Digital\, a company that specializes in WordPress accessibility and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin. She is the lead organizer of our meetup. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/which-page-builder-is-the-best-or-worst-at-accessibility-amber-hinds/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240523T144209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T144209Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing University Accessibility with Real-Time Web Registry Services: Gavin Colborne
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the world’s top universities are revolutionizing web accessibility and achieving stringent compliance standards through Real-Time Web Registry Services. This session will cover the key benefits of deploying these services\, provide a practical implementation guide\, and share success stories from renowned institutions. Learn actionable strategies to elevate accessibility and inclusivity at your university. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Gavin Colborne\n\n\nGavin Colborne is the Managing Director at Little Forest\, a service provider that focuses on accessibility solutions for universities. Little Forest’s award-winning software deploys their intelligent\, real-time web registry platform to ensure institutions’ web estate stays inclusive and compliant. \nGavin is passionate about making the web accessible and inclusive for everyone. He is excited to be immersed in the field of Web Governance and WCAG compliance for universities and multi-national organizations. \nWith over 20 years of experience in the industry\, Gavin understands the challenges faced by people who manage large suites of web domains and strives to improve the online experience for all website visitors. \nThroughout his career\, he has provided technical constancy and innovative software solutions to support inherent accessibility needs. \n\n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: IvyCat\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/enhancing-university-accessibility-with-real-time-web-registry-services-gavin-colborne/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240429T132439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T132502Z
UID:10000348-1718650800-1718656200@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Lifter LMS Accessibility Audit: Raghavendra and Amber Hinds
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Raghavendra\, Accessibility Auditor and Specialist\, and Amber Hinds\, CEO of Equalize Digital\, perform a live accessibility audit of the Lifter LMS WordPress Plugin and provide real-time feedback. \nThe presentation will demonstrate how to manually audit WordPress plugins for accessibility while providing real-time feedback to help the Lifter LMS team improve their plugin. In addition to identifying areas of improvement\, Ragha and Amber will provide recommendations for fixes. \nThis meetup is part of a series where we provide live feedback to WordPress plugin and theme developers. Our goal with these meetups is to provide useful feedback to developers so they can improve the accessibility of their products and\, in turn\, all of the websites that use them. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \n\nAbout Lifter LMS\n\nLifter LMS can help you easily create beautiful courses\, coaching programs\, private communities\, and more from your customizable LMS website that you own and control. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/lifter-lms-accessibility-audit-raghavendra-amber-hinds/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240425T144723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T144723Z
UID:10000345-1717668000-1717673400@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Six Levels of A11Y Maturity: Know Where You Are to Know Where You Are Going: Nick Croft
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility is such a large topic that teams can be overwhelmed by the possibilities. They don’t know where to focus efforts and often try hard to make accessible spaces\, but don’t have a solid plan that will lead to accomplishing their goals. This talk will break down the journey into six stages\, with clear descriptions of each stage and practical steps to move from one stage to the next. Find out where you are and chart where you will go. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Nick Croft\n\nNick “the Geek” Croft has been developing with WordPress for over a decade. Today he is a senior developer for Reaktiv Studios\, a WordPress VIP Partner. He has created several plugins for WordPress.org mostly using the Genesis framework as well as custom work for clients and his employer. \n\nNick is the author of the Genesis Explained\, a book that focuses on Genesis theme framework. He has completed his Web Accessibility Specialists (WAS)\, Certified Professional In Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)\, Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)\, and 508 Trusted Tester certifications. Lately\, he has focused on writing highly efficient code\, automating all the things\, improving in Javascript and React\, security\, and accessibility. When he’s not working\, he enjoys spending time with his wife\, 4 children\, and a puppy and lives on a quiet cul de sac in the Shenandoah Valley. He also enjoys home improvement projects\, hiking\, and river activities.\n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: IvyCat\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/six-levels-of-a11y-maturity-know-where-you-are-to-know-where-you-are-going-nick-croft/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240604T221534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T221608Z
UID:10000366-1717488000-1717520400@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Strategies for Creating Accessible Websites Using Divi Theme and Page Builder: Renee Dunn
DESCRIPTION:Renee Dunn from Elevage Digital will share strategies\, lessons learned\, and code examples for improving the accessibility of web pages built using the Divi theme and page builder. In this presentation\, we will review some of the most common accessibility challenges with Divi\, including navigation\, buttons\, icons\, animation\, and video. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Renee Dunn\n\n\nRenee has been a web developer for over 20 years and has been building sites on WordPress since 2010. She has built sites for non-profits\, B2B\, B2C\, and government organizations. She is the owner and Principal Consultant for Elevage Digital\, focusing on SEO and Website Accessibility. \nRenee has worked with a number of different theme and page-building tools\, including Divi\, Elementor\, Avada\, and KadenceWP. She currently has several clients using Divi\, which led to her exploration of how to make more accessible web pages using this theme and page builder. \nOutside of work\, Renee is a supporter of the Virginia wine industry\, has a Diploma in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust\, and was recently a judge in the Monticello Cup wine competition. She lives in Fredericksburg\, VA\, with her husband and two cats. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/strategies-for-creating-accessible-websites-using-divi-theme-and-page-builder/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240329T204815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T133316Z
UID:10000344-1716231600-1716237000@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:Building Empathy with Stakeholders to Drive Accessibility: Simon Miner
DESCRIPTION:How can we help leaders really “get” the need for digital accessibility? In this session\, we will discuss proven methods for building support with stakeholders for your accessibility program. We’ll explore tools like the Site Unseen browser extension that you can use to foster appreciation for the challenges disabled users may face on your organization’s websites. \nWe’ll talk about how to align your accessibility goals with your institution’s culture and existing processes in ways that affect real change\, and we’ll cover listening and conversational techniques that cultivate trust with upper management and coworkers. \nYou’ll come away from this presentation with strategies you can start using immediately to constructively engage with colleagues and leaders to advance accessibility in your organization. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \n\nAbout Simon Miner\n\nSimon Miner is the founder of Pedal Point Solutions\, an agency that helps you learn\, practice\, and experience digital accessibility. He is a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) with more than 25 years experience in web development and software engineering. He is passionate about making websites accessible and creating tools to overcome digital barriers for people with disabilities. Simon has been training corporations\, colleges\, and community organizations in web accessibility for over 10 years. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/building-empathy-with-stakeholders-to-drive-accessibility-simon-miner/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240425T164501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T164501Z
UID:10000346-1715853600-1715857200@equalizedigital.com
SUMMARY:WordPress Accessibility Showcase for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)\, join us for a conversation about how different WordPress plugins and theme developers are working to improve and promote accessibility in their products. \nRepresentatives from Accessibility Checker\, CivicPress\, Elementor\, Gravity Forms\, My Calendar\, Popup Maker\, and WP Accessibility will share how they are working on accessibility\, what they’ve learned along the way\, their future goals for accessibility\, and resources if you want to learn more about building accessible sites with their products. Following the panel discussion\, there will be time for open Q&A. \nWhether you use these tools on your websites or are a WordPress product owner who wants to make your products more accessible\, this is a GAAD event you don’t want to miss. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nOrganizer\, live captions\, and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/wordpress-accessibility-showcase-for-global-accessibility-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Webinars,WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T144009
CREATED:20240308T141402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T141402Z
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SUMMARY:Quick Accessibility Audits: Gen Herres
DESCRIPTION:The most common question regarding accessibility is\, “How bad is a given site\, and what’s it going to take to fix it?” Most people would like to get at least a ballpark answer without spending $1\,000. This session will cover how we use a quick audit to answer these common questions and move forward on solving accessibility issues. \n\nHow accessible or inaccessible is a given website?\nHow do you determine your major pain points?\nHow do you identify which parts of your site are causing the most accessibility issues?\nHow do you use this information to choose what direction to take in remediating the site?\n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout Gen Herres\n\nGen Herres is the owner of Anphira\, LLC\, and organizes the Baltimore WordPress meetup group. Before getting into WordPress development more than a decade ago\, Gen was a developer for Boeing on the B-1 Bomber and a lecturer at Ohio State University in the computer science department. \nGen has been featured in podcasts and won the 2022 Member of the Year award in the #1 WordPress community. She is very active in WordPress groups\, encouraging other developers & designers. She has been incorporating accessibility into websites for a couple of years now and is a strong advocate of processes that move accessibility to earlier points in a project and make accessibility easier to understand for novices. \nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: IvyCat\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/quick-accessibility-audits-gen-herres/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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SUMMARY:Mobile Accessibility: Building and Testing Accessible Mobile Sites and Native Apps with Gian Wild
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, when developing WCAG2\, the Working Group did not envision the current world where mobile is almost ubiquitous. For example\, on a mobile device\, there is no continual access to a keyboard (unless someone is using it as an add-on to the device – or using a Blackberry Classic.) WCAG2 requires that all content be accessible to the keyboard interface\, but it does not require that all content be accessible to a mouse or to a touchscreen user\, which is essential on a mobile device. WCAG2.1 does include some mobile accessibility requirements but doesn’t go far enough. \nGian Wild chaired the Mobile Site Sub-Committee to develop a set of Mobile Site Testing Guidelines available under Creative Commons. These guidelines are meant to be used with WCAG2 (and WCAG2.1) to ensure that sites are accessible to people with disabilities using mobile and tablet devices. \nAccessibility is important to all – not everyone using your mobile app\, device\, or wearable will be fully functioning\, either because they have a disability or they are engaged elsewhere. Gian talks about the things that are essential to avoid when designing mobile apps\, devices\, and wearables to ensure that everyone can use them. She talks about specific mobile accessibility features: pinch zoom\, native screen readers\, haptic keyboard\, etc.\, and system accessibility settings: font size\, screen rotation\, high contrast\, etc. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \n\nAbout Gian Wild\n\nGian Wild is the CEO\, Founder and President of AccessibilityOz\, established in Australia in 2011 and the United States in 2015. Gian has worked in the accessibility industry since 1998. She worked on the first Level AAA accessible website in Australia (Disability Information Victoria) and developed one of the first automated accessibility testing tools\, PurpleCop\, in 2000. \nShe spent six years on the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Working Group\, contributing to the development of WCAG2\, and is currently a member of the Automated WCAG Monitoring-Community Group. Gian is on the Higher Education Content Steering Group for Accessibility Switchboard and a committee member of the ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium conference in the United States. She also chairs two of the symposium’s sub-committees: the Mobile Testing Sub-Committee and the Native App Testing Sub-Committee. The committees work to create up-to-date mobile accessibility testing guidelines. \n\nEvent Information\nSponsors\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nLive captions: GoDaddy\nOrganizer and post-event transcription: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker\nYour Business here! Learn about sponsorship\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nThis 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. \nWe’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation. \nAll 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. \nCode of Conduct\nPlease 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/mobile-accessibility-building-and-testing-accessible-mobile-sites-and-native-apps-with-gian-wild/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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