Speaking

I love talking about the web and have spoken at a number of events and conferences. My primary topics include WordPress and accessibility. See the listing below for past engagements and slides.

2022

• Accessibility Beyond Compliance: Centering Disabled People in Government Technology: Code for America Summit 2022; May, 2022; Remote. YouTube video of the talk from the Code For America Summit. I helped colleagues prepare for this panel discussion on accessibility within the government space by providing content feedback. I also moderated the chat during the panel. Super proud of the panel the team put together.

2021

No speaking engagements.

2020

No speaking engagements.

2019

• Inclusive Design: Whose Opportunity Is It?: Change Forum 2019; February 5, 2019; London, UK. Related blog post summarizing Inclusive Design: Whose Opportunity Is It.

2018

• Gutenberg: The Future is Almost Here: Triad WordPress Meetup Group; March 14, 2018; Greensboro, NC. Presentation slides for Gutenberg: The Future is Almost Here.

2017

• Picking the Right Theme: Triad WordPress Meetup Group; October 11, 2017; Greensboro, NC. Presentation slides for Picking the Right Theme.
• What I Learned from Premium Themes: WordCamp Raleigh; April 22, 2017; Raleigh, NC. Presentation slides for What I Learned from Premium Themes; View What I Learned from Premium Themes talk.

2016

• Themes are for Users: WordPress D.C.; February 16, 2016; Washington, D.C. Presentation slides for Themes are for Users; Related blog post summarizing Themes are for Users; View Themes are for Users talk.

2015

• Themes are for Users: WordCamp U.S.; December 4, 2015; Philadelphia, PA. Presentation slides for Themes are for Users at WordCamp US; Related blog post on Themes are for Users at WordCamp US; View Themes are for Users at WordCamp US.

2014

• Lessons from Building an Accessible WordPress Theme: WordCamp Lancaster; March 1, 2014; Lancaster, PA. Presentation slides for Lessons from Building an Accessible WordPress Theme.
• Testing for Web Accessibility with Free Tools: Code(Her) Conference; September 13, 2014; Washington, D.C. Presentation slides for Testing for Web Accessibility with Free Tools; Related blog post on Testing for Web Accessibility with Free Tools; Related resource around getitng started with accessibility.

2013

• WordPress in Government Workshop: WordPress VIP; October 31 – June 20, 2013; Washington, DC. Presentation slides for WordPress in Government Workshop; Related blog post on WordPress in Government Workshop.
• Quick Wins for Accessible WordPress Themes: WordPress DC Meetup Group; August 13, 2013; Washington, DC. Presentation slides for Quick Wins for Accessible WordPress Themes; Related blog post on Quick Wins for Accessible WordPress Themes.
• Lessons from Building an Accessible WordPress Theme: Accessibility Camp DC; October 12, 2013; Washington, DC. Presentation slides for Lessons from Building an Accessible WordPress Theme.

2012

No speaking engagements.

2011

• Creating Content: Finding it Around Every Corner: WordPress DC Meetup Group; April 4, 2011; Washington, DC. Presentation slides for Creating Content: Finding it Around Every Corner; Related blog post.
• Accessibility: Why it Matters: The Arc’s National Convention; September 16-19, 2011; Denver, Colorado. Presentation slides for Accessibility: Why it Matters.

2010

• Social Media: What’s on the Menu: Association of University Centers on Disabilities Annual Meeting and Conference; October 31 – November 3, 2010; Washington, DC. Presentation slides for Social Media: What’s on the Menu; Related blog post on Social Media: What’s on the Menu.