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Axe-con: Free, Online Digital Accessibility Conference on March 10-11, 2021

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

The inaugural axe-con, an open and inclusive digital accessibility virtual conference hosted by Deque Systems, launches March 10 to 11, 2021 with over 90 speakers from around the world.

Named for their axe-core project, an open source library and accessibility testing engine, the free two-day event features a variety of presentations, including case studies, accessibility compliance, best practices, and updates from technology leaders from around the world. Continue reading Axe-con: Free, Online Digital Accessibility Conference on March 10-11, 2021

Takeaways from The Importance of Access and Inclusion

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ACCESS at Home: Frameworks for a Radically Inclusive Workplace conference home page.

When we think of disability, we often think of limitation. It’s what can’t be done rather than what can be done.

In her The Importance of Access and Inclusion session at the ACCESS At Home online conference hosted by 3 Play Media, Emily Yates discussed access and inclusion as she shared her personal story and experience as a wheelchair user, journalist, and accessibility consultant.

Yates captured my interest as she shared personal stories of scuba diving at 16 years old, climbing a sand dune, exploring the Sinai Desert on a camel, living with a Bedouin tribe, sleeping under the stars and her experiences as an accessibility consultant. Continue reading Takeaways from The Importance of Access and Inclusion

Celebrating Web Standards on Blue Beanie Day

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Wondering why so many of your web colleagues are sharing photos of themselves in blue caps on their blogs, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook?

And why they’ve added a blue cap to their Twitter profile photo?

Today marks the celebration of Blue Beanie Day!

Web folks around the world—designers, developers, accessibility advocates, programmers, anyone involved with creating content on the web—will spend part of their day focusing, writing, and talking about the importance of web standards.

As I have done in the past, I’m glad to spread the word about this special day. Continue reading Celebrating Web Standards on Blue Beanie Day

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