Axe-con: Yes, Virginia, PMs Are Responsible for Accessibility

Axe-con building accessible experiences, virtual conference: March 10-11, 2021.

When it comes to creating accessible products and services, it can be easy to focus on the work of designers, developers, and content writers.

However, ultimately, the success of an accessible digital media project begins with project managers (PMs).

The ability to produce an accessible project, within scope, timeline, budget, and resources reflects on your skill level and effectiveness as a PM.

In her Yes, Virginia, PMs are Responsible for Accessibility presentation at the axe-con two-day conference, Angela Hooker discussed how PMs can take responsibility for producing accessible projects and provided actionable tips. Continue reading Axe-con: Yes, Virginia, PMs Are Responsible for Accessibility

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 Content Strategy: How to Ensure Your Content is Accessible to Everyone

Looking down on handwritten journal on desk, with nearby laptop

At the February 2019 Accessibility Talks online meetup, AmyJune Hineline, Drupal and WordPress Community Ambassador at Kanopi Studios, spoke about inclusive content strategy, what it means, and how to craft content that is accessible to everyone.

Hineline shared practical advice for content editors, with useful tips for moving beyond semantic markup and structured content. Continue reading Inclusive Content Strategy: How to Ensure Your Content is Accessible to Everyone