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A beautiful chandelier with a shapely black center and rich, gold curves waterfalling from it.
Issue 25 by Neal Ulrich on August 11th, 2015
Making as a gay man is a political statement that I will not be relegated to the periphery of society, seen as inconsequential, or be without the power to shape my own world and the worlds of others.
International access symbol on a brick wall.
Issue 21 by Lacey Williams Henschel on May 20th, 2015
Wide accessibility must become a part of everything we do in the tech industry, and our events are a critical part of that mission.
Escalators in a bright, empty room.
Issue 18 by El Gibbs on March 17th, 2015
Decades have passed and still accessibility remains on the fringes of technical change.
A prominent outdoor sign displaying accessibility information for a facility.
Events by Liz Henry on October 27th, 2014
Instead of complaining that disabled people just don't come to your conference, do something that would make them want to come to it!
Screenshot of eHarmony relationship status question.
Sex and Sexuality by Matt Albrecht on September 8th, 2014
The search for more inclusive polyamorous options on dating sites.
A mobile phone with the Facebook login screen displayed.
Social Media by Anna Lauren Hoffmann on June 30th, 2014
The Zuckerberg Files and Facebook’s Enduring Contempt for the World
Photo of a white wall covered with sticky notes as part of the design process. Many of the notes are difficult to make out, but say things like 'What I want to know', 'What community?' 'Existing efforts? Who is doing what?'.
Management by Janani Balasubramanian on June 9th, 2014
Design and Technology for Social Good
Photo of the author speaking at an event, holding a microphone and gesturing.
Management by Matt May on June 9th, 2014
Tech workers should be advocating for accessibility - how to get started and what to expect.
A printed out sign that appears to be taped up in a public bathroom says 'Did you consent to your involvement in this process' - underneath, someone has scrawled 'Absolutely not' in green marker.
Abuse by Betsy Haibel on April 28th, 2014
When mistreating users becomes competitive advantage.
Albright, the author, typing. Their face is turned in profile.
Lean Out by William Albright on February 24th, 2014
Deaf people can’t learn to hear, can you learn to provide access?