BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Equalize Digital - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Equalize Digital X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://equalizedigital.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Equalize Digital REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000230-1733911200-1733914800@equalizedigital.com 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/2024-12-11/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20241022T155623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T155623Z UID:10000382-1734375600-1734381000@equalizedigital.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/12162024-Amber-Hinds.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20241220T181340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T185324Z UID:10000397-1734696000-1734701400@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:This is Just a Test: Amber Live Streams Accessibility Testing a Live Stream DESCRIPTION:This is just a test. You don’t need to watch it…or do you? \nStarting after the new year\, Amber will be live streaming accessibility remediation weekly into the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group and on the Equalize Digital YouTube Channel. The Events Calendar WordPress plugin includes the ability to create virtual events that embed YouTube livestreams. Let’s see how accessible that is! URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/this-is-just-a-test-amber-live-streams-accessibility-testing-a-live-stream/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20241218T202108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T203611Z UID:10000396-1735815600-1735819200@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000232-1736330400-1736334000@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-01-08/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20241114T214315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T144521Z UID:10000384-1736416800-1736422200@equalizedigital.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/0192025-Jennifer-Dust-Eli-Frigoli.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250108T155432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T155432Z UID:10000400-1737014400-1737018000@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: Strategy Session with Matt Cromwell DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber Hinds and Matt Cromwell look at accessibility problems on the WP Product Talk website and strategize the best approach for fixing them. In the spirit of #BuildInPublic\, we’re doing accessibility remediation in public! Join live to see how we plan to tackle accessibility problems in WordPress and participate in the conversation. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-strategy-session-with-matt-cromwell/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Live-Accessibility-Remediation.png LOCATION:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-strategy-session-with-matt-cromwell/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20241216T142323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T142456Z UID:10000385-1737399600-1737405000@equalizedigital.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/01202025-Nick-Croft.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000233-1737540000-1737543600@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-01-22/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000234-1738749600-1738753200@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-02-05/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20241216T145121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T145121Z UID:10000386-1738836000-1738841400@equalizedigital.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/02062025-Chris-Scholtens.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250206T050129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050400Z UID:10000405-1739444400-1739448000@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress-2/2025-02-13/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20241224T181607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T153710Z UID:10000398-1739818800-1739824200@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:The Law of Accessible Websites and Applications: Richard Hunt DESCRIPTION:This four-part presentation will cover (a) the federal and state laws that require (or maybe do not require) that business websites be accessible to those with disabilities\, (b) what it means for a website to be accessible to those with disabilities\, (c) how effective software solutions are in finding and correcting accessibility failures and (d) the current status and likely future of litigation over website accessibility and the risks to website developers. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nRichard M. Hunt is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with more than forty years of\nexperience representing businesses and individuals in litigation\, arbitration\, and mediation. He has a nationwide practice focused on litigation and consultation concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act and the disability rights provisions of the Fair Housing Act. He has served as an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Texas Wesleyan School of Law\, an adjunct professor of Disability Law at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University\, and on the Examination Committee for Civil Trial Certification for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. \nHis blog\, Accessibility Defense (accessdefense.com)\, is a resource for legal and accessibility professionals interested in the latest developments in accessibility law or a deeper understanding of the issues related to these laws. He is also a frequent speaker on the ADA and FHA and has been interviewed by The Economist\, Forbes\, and other publications. \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/the-law-of-accessible-websites-and-applications-richard-hunt/ CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/02172025-Richard-Hunt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000235-1739959200-1739962800@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250206T050129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050400Z UID:10000406-1740049200-1740052800@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress-2/2025-02-20/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250206T050129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050400Z UID:10000407-1740654000-1740657600@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress-2/2025-02-27/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000236-1741168800-1741172400@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-03-05/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250203T154754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T142201Z UID:10000403-1741255200-1741260600@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:We Need to Talk About Captions: Piccia Neri DESCRIPTION:Don’t you love all the great AI tools available at the moment? Specifically – aren’t all the captions design tools fantastic? All those options! Animations\, flashing effects\, typography\, graphic treatments… Aren’t they so creative and great? \nNope. No they are not. Your fancy open captions are literally making billions of people sick. Think I’m exaggerating? Nope. I’m not. Join this presentation to find out how – and what to do instead. \n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nPiccia Neri empowers agencies\, businesses\, designers & developers to thrive and win on the web by putting their users at the centre. She does this as an accessible design and UX consultant and leader on global projects\, and as a course provider\, trainer\, coach and workshop leader. She speaks at conferences globally on UX and accessible design. Piccia’s current main focus is on balancing creativity and accessibility\, without sacrificing either. \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/we-need-to-talk-about-captions-piccia-neri/ CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/030625-Piccia-Neri-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250207T142039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T134633Z UID:10000659-1742238000-1742243400@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:From Concept to Code: Communicating Accessibility in the Design Handoff: Danielle Zarcaro DESCRIPTION:A well-executed designer-to-developer handoff is key to ensuring a website is not only accessible but also stays true to the design that has been carefully and thoughtfully crafted. So\, how can a designer make sure the finished website is accessible and aligns with their design? How can designers help developers make the right accessibility choices?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll explore crucial details designers should provide to guide the implementation of their designs effectively. You’ll learn how to:\n\n\nCommunicate sizing and spacing preferences using minimums\, maximums\, and flexible units beyond fixed widths and percentages where appropriate.\nDefine focal points\, overlays\, and gradient placement for background images.\nProvide clear instructions for interactive elements\, hover states\, and keyboard navigation expectations.\nIdentify potential problem areas and suggest fallback options in case designs shift between breakpoints.\n\nBy improving the design handoff process and increasing transparency around key decisions\, designers can empower developers to create accessible\, functional\, and visually consistent experiences. \n\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nDanielle is the founder of Kinetic Iris\, a web development studio that partners with digital agencies to deliver expert website accessibility and development services for both new and existing websites. A lifelong night owl\, they have recently taken up crochet\, which has proven to be an excellent way to unwind and disconnect from so much screen time. \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/from-concept-to-code-communicating-accessibility-in-the-design-handoff-danielle-zarcaro/ CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/031725-Danielle-Zarcaro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000237-1742378400-1742382000@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-03-19/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250206T050129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050400Z UID:10000409-1742468400-1742472000@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress-2/2025-03-20/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250206T050129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050400Z UID:10000410-1743073200-1743076800@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress-2/2025-03-27/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000238-1743588000-1743591600@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-04-02/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250207T161409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T161409Z UID:10000660-1743674400-1743676200@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Accessible Firebrand: “Why can’t I use my brand color there\, and if not there\, then where?”: Deneb Pulsipher & Mark Alvis DESCRIPTION:Every company is strongly invested in their brand colors\, even when these don’t meet contrast ratio requirements against their site’s background color. From an accessibility specialist’s perspective\, it’s essential to know where these colors cannot be used\, but from a designer’s practical and aesthetic perspective\, it’s important to know where and how they can safely be used to build brand identity.\n\nIn this session\, you’ll learn how and why companies are often inclined to use their brand colors in inaccessible ways. Together\, we’ll examine real-world uses of brand colors in places that are clear and not-so-clear violations of the WCAG and other accessibility principles. We’ll discuss ways to demonstrate the problem to the company decision-makers\, including tools that can help illustrate the problem. We’ll suggest arguments to use to persuade decision-makers to change their tactics. Perhaps most importantly\, we’ll go over how companies can engagingly use their brand colors on their site in ways that don’t violate accessibility principles. This will make it so that decision-makers don’t balk as much at abandoning their inaccessible uses.\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nMark Alvis\nBrand + UI Designer\, SeaMonster Studios\nMark is a systems-oriented\, details guy disguised neatly as a brand & identity designer. Details matter to Mark. Pixels\, pantones\, and patterns… Mark brings a love of craft to his work – and 15 years of experience designing solutions from corporate and boutique clients. \nWhether it’s product packaging\, brand identity or user interface design for Microsoft\, Starbucks or even the local shop down the street\, it’s about putting the pieces together in a way that is appealing but also effective. \nWhen not drinking coffee (or designing the labels)\, you might find him moonlighting in Seattle’s music venues\, or tucking his 3 daughters into bed. \nDeneb Pulsipher\nCaptain Accessible\, SeaMonster Studios\n“Captain Accessible” Deneb (DEH-neb) gets excited about the inherent ability the web provides to let everyone access the same information\, whether they’re able to see or not\, hear or not\, use a mouse or not\, have no cognitive challenges\, or do. The internet can be accessed by nearly everyone through regular technologies like web browsers or assistive technologies like screen readers\, as long as we code it right. Deneb’s passion is making sure it’s coded right\, which means thoroughly reviewing all of our own sites before we release them into the wild\, and also sporadically emailing owners of the sites he happens on while surfing that could use some accessibility improvements. \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/accessible-firebrand-why-cant-i-use-my-brand-color-there-and-if-not-there-then-where-deneb-pulsipher-mark-alvis/ CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04032025-Deneb-Pulsipher-Mark-Alvis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250206T050129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050400Z UID:10000411-1744282800-1744286400@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress-2/2025-04-10/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000239-1744797600-1744801200@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-04-16/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250206T050129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050400Z UID:10000412-1744887600-1744891200@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Live Accessibility Remediation: See How to Audit and Fix a Real WordPress Site DESCRIPTION:Tune in as Amber audits and fixes the WP Product Talk website\, a WordPress website using the Kadence theme and blocks and Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin. \nThis will be live-streamed on the Equalize Digital YouTube channel and in the WordPress Accessibility Facebook Group. \nGet a Reminder Before the Livestream Starts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent TitleThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Opt-in(Required)\n \n Add me to your email list and send me a reminder an hour before the livestream begins. URL:https://equalizedigital.com/event/live-accessibility-remediation-see-how-to-audit-and-fix-a-real-wordpress-2/2025-04-17/ CATEGORIES:Livestreams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Live-Accessibility-Remediation-WP-Product-Talk-website.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250226T134640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T134712Z UID:10000663-1745262000-1745267400@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:UX\, UI\, and Accessibility: The Perfect Trio: Shannon Towell DESCRIPTION:Good design isn’t just about making things look nice. It’s about making your products easy to use and accessible for everyone. In this presentation\, Shannon Towell\, a seasoned Experience Designer\, will break down the key things to watch for when building a website to ensure it’s user-friendly and inclusive. We’ll take a website\, audit it\, and improve it step by step\, updating its branding and layout to make it clearer and easier to use. Then\, we’ll explore how data can guide better design decisions and how UX applies beyond websites—helping museums and cultural institutions create more accessible\, engaging experiences. Whether you’re a designer\, developer\, or just curious about better digital experiences\, this session will give you practical takeaways to use in your own work. \nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nShannon Towell is the Experience Designer of your dreams\, forever donned in blue.\n\nBased in Melbourne\, Australia\, she has worked with an array of Australia’s top companies to create websites\, apps\, and research projects over the last nine years.\n\nFor the last two years\, her sole focus has been to make the internet a better place through accessible and user-friendly brands and websites through her self-named design business. Her latest endeavor\, Accessibility Clinic\, sees her targeting the museum and cultural institutions to create inclusive spaces in person and online.\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/ux-ui-and-accessibility-the-perfect-trio-shannon-towell/ CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/042125-Shannon-Towell.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20221228T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T230736Z UID:10000240-1746007200-1746010800@equalizedigital.com 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/2025-04-30/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility Checker Customer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Accessibility-Checker-Live-Office-Hours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184602 CREATED:20250307T150911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T151119Z UID:10000664-1746093600-1746099000@equalizedigital.com SUMMARY:Remediation or Rebuild? — Amber Hinds and Steve Jones DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation exploring the critical decision-making process behind determining whether a website can be remediated for accessibility compliance or if it needs to be completely rebuilt from scratch. \n\nAttendees will gain a clear understanding of the key factors that influence this choice\, including the severity of accessibility barriers\, the underlying technology and codebase\, long-term maintenance considerations\, and budget constraints. Using real-world examples and best practices\, Amber and Steve will walk through assessment strategies\, cost-benefit analyses\, and the potential risks and rewards of each approach.\n\nThese meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\nAmber Hinds\nCEO\, Equalize Digital\nAmber Hinds is the CEO of Equalize Digital\, Inc.\, a company specializing in WordPress accessibility and maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin. She is the lead organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup\, board president/co-lead organizer of the WP Accessibility Day nonprofit\, and participates in the WordPress core accessibility team. \nThrough her work at Equalize Digital\, Amber is striving to create a world where all people have equal access to information and tools on the internet\, regardless of ability. Since 2010\, she has led teams building websites and web applications for nonprofits\, K-12 and higher education institutions\, government agencies\, and businesses of all sizes\, and has become a passionate accessibility advocate\nSteve Jones\nCTO\, Equalize Digital\nSteve Jones is the Chief Technology Officer at Equalize Digital. Steve has developed highly custom WordPress websites for clients in the enterprise business\, higher ed\, and government sectors while also being an integral part of developing Equalize Digital’s accessibility auditing software\, Accessibility Checker. He oversees the delivery of Equalize Digital’s accessibility remediation services for WordPress websites. \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/remediation-or-rebuild-amber-hinds-and-steve-jones/ CATEGORIES:WordPress Accessibility Meetups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equalizedigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/05012025-Amber-Hinds-and-Steve-Jones.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR