Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Detroit on May 19

Shadowed adults, children, and person in wheelchair holding hands, in the background a rising sun.

I’m proud to announce Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Detroit returns for the third year on May 19, 2016 at 6:30pm in downtown Detroit.

We have an exciting event planned for this year: an interactive hands-on session to help you better understand the importance of making the web accessible to everyone.Continue reading Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Detroit on May 19

What Made This Event Planner Smile on a Monday Morning

Detroit User Experience members generating ideas and posting written ideas on wall

Since 2007, I’ve worked with a lot of speakers for meetup events, workshops, and conferences.

First-time speakers, seasoned veterans, speakers on panel discussions, internationally-known authors, and remote speakers.

I try to make sure I give speakers all the information they need and expect for a successful talk. Continue reading What Made This Event Planner Smile on a Monday Morning

Photo of the Week: Wisteria Gates at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Stylized bird on Wisteria Gates

Ever since I saw the beautiful bronze doors at the Toledo Museum of Art earlier this year, I’ve been paying closer attention to doors and gates at the gardens and museums I visit.

And today, my attention to detail paid off when I found another stunning decorative metalwork piece at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Continue reading Photo of the Week: Wisteria Gates at the Detroit Institute of Arts