WordPress Events such as WordCamps, Meetups, do_action, etc. come in various flavours powered by local communities around the world each year. But how do we ENSURE they’re all as open, inclusive, and accessible as possible?
In this engaging, interactive presentation Joe will discuss creating shared baseline practices to help remove common obstacles every event faces and address. We’ll also cover questions like:
- What criteria should your organizing team leverage when deciding on a location and venue for your event?
- Is the physical layout of your venue, entrances, meeting, stages, dining, and networking areas navigable by attendees who use canes or motorized devices?
- Are your maps and wayfinding/signage usable by sighted and non-sighted attendees to navigate the event weekend?
- How to leverage quiet or low-capacity rooms for attendees who need a moment to themselves amongst the hustle and bustle of an event;
- Is your event messaging on websites, or social media created to be consumed by all users, even those who use assistive technology?
- Can compelling design and branding be accessible and beautiful?
- Working with Make community team members and other a11y advocates to continually hear and empower new ideas and voices in the process; and
- More challenges and wins you’re invited to share.