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 the talk.
2018
- Gutenberg: The Future is Almost Here: Triad WordPress Meetup Group; March 14, 2018; Greensboro, NC. Presentation slides.
2017
- Picking the Right Theme: Triad WordPress Meetup Group; October 11, 2017; Greensboro, NC. Presentation slides.
- What I Learned from Premium Themes: WordCamp Raleigh; April 22, 2017; Raleigh, NC. Presentation slides; View the talk.
2016
- Themes are for Users: WordPress D.C.; February 16, 2016; Washington, D.C. Presentation slides; Related blog post; View the talk.
2015
- Themes are for Users: WordCamp U.S.; December 4, 2015; Philadelphia, PA. Presentation slides; Related blog post; View the talk.
2014
- Lessons from Building an Accessible WordPress Theme: WordCamp Lancaster; March 1, 2014; Lancaster, PA. Presentation slides.
- Testing for Web Accessibility with Free Tools: Code(Her) Conference; September 13, 2014; Washington, D.C. Presentation slides; Related blog post; Related resource.
2013
- WordPress in Government Workshop: WordPress VIP; October 31 – June 20, 2013; Washington, DC. Presentation slides; Related blog post.
- Quick Wins for Accessible WordPress Themes: WordPress DC Meetup Group; August 13, 2013; Washington, DC. Presentation slides; Related blog post.
- Lessons from Building an Accessible WordPress Theme: Accessibility Camp DC; October 12, 2013; Washington, DC. Presentation slides.
2012
No speaking engagements.
2011
- Creating Content: Finding it Around Every Corner: WordPress DC Meetup Group; April 4, 2011; Washington, DC. Presentation slides; Related blog post.
- Accessibility: Why it Matters: The Arc’s National Convention; September 16-19, 2011; Denver, Colorado. Presentation slides.
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; Related blog post.