5 Interesting Things I Learned at WordCamp Cincinnati 2016

WordCamp Cincinnati red t-shirt, nametag, notebooks, and chocolate bar

This past weekend I traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio and joined over 200 business owners, designers, developers, writers, and digital marketers at WordCamp Cincinnati.

Held at the University of Cincinnati, the two-day WordPress-focused event featured a schedule with a wide range of speakers and topics.

WordCamp Cincinnati included tracks for marketing, development, WordPress how-to, and a full-day WordPress 101 session to learn how to create your first self-hosted WordPress site. Continue reading 5 Interesting Things I Learned at WordCamp Cincinnati 2016

Accessibility Summit 2016: Low Vision & Accessibility Recap

Attendees at Accessibility Summit 2016

At Accessibility Summit 2016 conference, accessibility expert Glenda Sims explained what low vision is and how our designs impact people with low vision. Sims offered useful advice for creating universal designs that work for everyone.

Here are my notes and some of the social media discussion, from her presentation. Continue reading Accessibility Summit 2016: Low Vision & Accessibility Recap

TEDxDetroit Is Back for Eighth Year

TEDxDetroit sign on stage at Fox Theatre

One of my favorite events celebrating the positive ideas coming out of Detroit returns for the eighth year to the historic Fox Theater.

TEDxDetroit, the one-day conference focused on the inspirational work of our local creators, designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and geeks, will be held October 6, 2016.Continue reading TEDxDetroit Is Back for Eighth Year