Memories From My First Technology Job

Gray/beige computer system with rectangular monitor and keyboard sits on a wooden desk.

Given my retirement from web design and development in December 2022, I’ve found myself looking through lots of physical and digital files: images, logos, email messages, code, apps, and more.

Call it what you will:

  • Organizing
  • Simplifying
  • Decluttering

It all adds up to the same thing – reviewing all kinds of stuff I’ve saved/stored for 25+ years.

Continue reading Memories From My First Technology Job

Axe-con: The Future of Accessibility with Vint Cerf

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

Making a piece of software accessible to people with a broad range of disabilities is hard, says Vint Cerf, widely recognized as one of the “Fathers of the Internet.”

For someone with visual impairments, they may need magnification, color contrast, or a voice presentation of the interface.

While someone who has a motor disability may need to use a keyboard or an eye-tracking device.

In his The Future of Accessibility keynote address at the axe-con two-day conference, Cerf discussed how accommodations for people with disabilities benefit everyone, why people with disabilities need to be part of the design process, and the importance of empathy. Continue reading Axe-con: The Future of Accessibility with Vint Cerf

LinkedIn Learning Offers Free Courses on Software Development

Women holding cell phone, working on laptop, in front of glass window.

If you’re considering a career change to software development or want to improve your development skills, LinkedIn Learning is offering free courses to help you achieve your goals.

Until March 31, 2021, LinkedIn Learning is offering their software developer learning path for free. Continue reading LinkedIn Learning Offers Free Courses on Software Development