WordCamp Europe 2019: Accessible Content

Maja Benke on stage, discussing accessible content.

Thanks to the free livestream, I joined bloggers, digital marketers, content specialists, designers, and developers around the world last week at WordCamp Europe 2019 to learn and talk about WordPress.

The conference was held in Berlin, Germany. With a six hour difference, I knew I had to plan carefully what sessions I could attend.

I focused on accessibility, content, and user experience sessions that didn’t require me to get up at 4:00am in the morning. Continue reading WordCamp Europe 2019: Accessible Content

Inclusive Design 24 Returns for Sixth Year: Call for Speakers

Inclusive Design

The free 24-hour online Inclusive Design 24 (ID24) event returns October 10, 2019 for the eighth edition of the popular virtual conference.

For 24 hours, speakers from around the world will share their experiences, knowledge, and ideas about inclusive design and accessibility.

Whether you’re a:

  • Designer
  • Developer
  • User experience professional
  • Accessibility specialist
  • Content strategist
  • Digital marketer
  • Project manager
  • Blogger
  • Someone who wants to make it easy for everyone to access the world around them

you’ll find useful and practical advice for incorporating inclusive design in your projects. Continue reading Inclusive Design 24 Returns for Sixth Year: Call for Speakers

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019: Three Ways You Can Participate

Two attendees at GAAD 2016 testing a website with a screen reader

This Thursday, May 16, 2019 marks the eighth anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the annual worldwide community event to raise awareness about digital accessibility.

Conferences, webinars, and public events will be held around the world with the goal of people talking, sharing, and learning about accessibility, inclusion, and people with different disabilities. Continue reading Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019: Three Ways You Can Participate