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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:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2024-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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SUMMARY:Equalize Digital Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility Checker Small Business and Agency license plans include access to open office hours where you can ask questions and get help finding or fixing accessibility problems. These meetings take place via Zoom with auto-captions and require pre-registration to attend. \nGet the link to register for office hours on your account dashboard.
URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/equalize-digital-office-hours/2024-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events
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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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SUMMARY:Demystifying European Accessibility Laws: An Engaging Overview with Anna Malmberg and Susana Pallero
DESCRIPTION:Join Anna and Susi from Funka\, in this session as they take you on a journey to understand the main European accessibility laws – that are often perceived as boring and complex. Gain insights into these laws (actually directives) and learn how to ensure compliance to create inclusive and enjoyable digital experiences. \nDuring the session\, Anna and Susi will break down the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and its significance\, providing you with a clear understanding of its purpose and coverage. Explore the Web Accessibility Directive (WAD) and its standards\, and discover the essential role of the Procurement Act in promoting web accessibility. Throughout the discussion\, they will emphasize the importance of the EN 301 549 standard\, a key benchmark for accessibility requirements in the EU\, and how it enhances compliance and supports inclusive design practices. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to navigate the complex world of EU accessibility laws in a simplified and enjoyable manner. \nJoin us to gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively comply with these laws\, ensuring inclusivity in your digital offerings. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speakers\n\nAnna Malmberg\nChief Marketing Officer at Funka\nAnna Malmberg joined Funka in 2020\, initially focusing on conducting accessibility audits. Her role quickly evolved to her leading the development and launch of Funka Academy as an online platform dedicated to education in digital accessibility with +20 courses. Today\, as Chief Marketing Officer\, Anna continues to drive the company’s mission forward\, often sharing her expertise as a speaker and lecturer at various events to promote an inclusive digital world. \nSusana Pallero\nChief Accessibility Officer at Funka\nSusana Pallero is an experienced accessibility specialist with a strong background in the field. With over 10 years of professional experience\, Susana has worked as a consultant for more than 20 Fortune 500 companies\, collaborating on the development of innovative solutions for various products and services. She has also played a key role in establishing internal accessibility teams and departments within these organizations\, providing training and strategies for their successful implementation. \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/demystifying-european-accessibility-laws-an-engaging-overview-with-anna-malmberg-and-susana-pallero/
CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups
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