In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn about a free WordPress Accessibility online conference that launches today, find a call for submissions for the 2021 Information Architecture conference, discover how to create a semi-transparent overlay for images using CSS, and more. Continue reading October 2, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News
TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages
This year’s TEDxDetroit 2020 event kicked off this morning with the same enthusiasm, excitement, and inspirational messages as prior TEDxDetroit events.
While COVID-19 didn’t allow TEDxDetroit 2020 to be an in-person event this year, it didn’t deter the organizers who adapted and moved the event online.
With negative politics and the pandemic news headlining the news and social media, I was thrilled to hear the hopeful messages from speakers. Continue reading TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages
WordPress Accessibility Day: Free 24 Hour Online Global Event
The inaugural WordPress Accessibility Day launches October 2, 2020 for 24 hours of online sessions with speakers from around the world.
Focused on accessibility in WordPress and organized by the WordPress Accessibility Team, the idea of a 24-hour virtual event was inspired by the success of the virtual Polyglots Global Translation Day.
And similar to Inclusive Design 24, sessions range from beginner to advanced and cover a range of topics. Continue reading WordPress Accessibility Day: Free 24 Hour Online Global Event