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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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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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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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