2022 Site Launch Recap
In 2022, I launched two major redesigns and countless other projects along with one human being. It was quite the year, and here’s the recap.
Accessibility
Information Cascades and Bad Website Decisions
Why do people put bad design elements and features on their websites? Information cascades are a good way to think about it.
2022 Washington State Nonprofit Conference Field Notes: Day 3
Day 3 of the 2022 conference brought a keynote about a local equitable housing initiative and my web accessibility Ask Me Anything session. Plus, online conferences are still hard on attendees.
10 Things Your Image of Text Can’t Do (That Real Text Can)
Whenever you can, don’t use images of text, just type out the text. There are an overwhelming number of reasons why.
22NTC Field Notes: Day 3
The final day of 22NTC was a fun grab bag! I learned and talked about WordPress and CRMs, data visualization, inclusive presentations, and ended the day listening to author Saeed Jones.
22NTC Field Notes: Day 2
Today included three really fun community conversations—the “hallway track” of this online conference—and then a lot of sessions about including stakeholders in technology projects, usability testing, and the combination of the two!
22NTC Field Notes: Day 1
Day 1 of 22NTC is in the books! I went to lots of sessions about inclusion, disability, and accessibility. And also WordPress, of course!
Celebrating My Accomplishments in 2021!
I always tell my clients that they need to celebrate their victories. So it’s time to follow my own advice. Building off my site launches from last year, I wanted to quickly recap some of the other exciting things I did and built in 2021.
21NTC Field Notes: Day 1
Day 1 of NTC had me learning about discriminatory “race blind” AI, how to build equitable structures and a better nonprofit sector, consent in user experience design, more accessible data visualizations, and, of course, WordPress!
On CSS Tricks: In Praise of the Unambiguous Click Menu
I just had another post published on the CSS Tricks blog! This one shares why click-triggered submenus are better than ones that appear on hover, complete with diagrams and a demo!
Nonprofits Aren’t Doing Enough About Web Accessibility. It’s Possible to Do Better.
Nonprofit organizations should care deeply about web accessibility, and recent studies show they’re falling short. Nonprofits must make web accessibility a priority to better serve their constituents and embody their values in their websites.
WordPress 5.0 is Not Ready
WordPress 5.0 contains a massive change to content editing. Without working through a systematic review of what’s been built, I don’t know how anyone can be sure that it is ready for release. The project needs more time and public validation that it’s ready.
The Curb Cut Effect & Your Website
I’m a big fan of the podcast 99% Invisible, and have even blogged about how an earlier episode of theirs related to web design. I’ve got another one to share now! Episode #308, “Curb Cuts”, looked at the “curb cut effect”, in which an accessibility accommodation proves useful to just about anyone. Curb cuts are … Continue reading “The Curb Cut Effect & Your Website”
Nonprofit Web for All from SeaTech4Good Speed Geek 2017
I had a great time “speed geeking” with 30 folks. In 5 minutes, I introduce them to web accessibility, showed examples of assistive technology and accessibility problems, and gave them a quick intro to the tota11y accessibility testing tool!
So. Many. Upcoming. Events!
There are great events coming up this month, June, September, and November. Get them on your calendar, learn more about the web, and come hang out with me!
You’re Invited: Free Nonprofit Website Accessibility Event
November 17, 2016 from 12:00-1:30, I’ll be presenting “Web For All: Building Better Websites with Web Accessibility” at 501 Commons. This is a free event for all nonprofits! Please come and bring a friend.