Erissa Duvall presents 'POUR One Out for A11y' this July at Nebraska.Code().
https://nebraskacode.amegala.com/
#A11y #POUR #WebAccessibility #WCAG #Frontend #GitHub #AssistiveTech #SoftwareDevelopment #WomenInTech #TechInclusion #Programming #WomenInSTEM #WomenWhoCode #Accessibility
RE: https://mstdn.social/@SupportInclusioninTech/116495928469167655
After a successful first year, we’re back to support the organizers, mentors, and quiet contributors who keep the WordPress ecosystem running. 🛠️✨
Trusting people to know what they need is at the heart of what we do. We are proud to see this momentum continue as we grow.
Mark your calendars: Applications for our 3rd cohort open in January 2027. 🚀
Find all the details on our website:
👉🏾 https://supportinclusionintech.com/
Disability inclusion is often overlooked. In 2026, accessibility unlocks talent and strengthens workforce resilience.
#DisabilityInclusion #DEI #AccessibleWork #TechInclusion #WorkplaceEquity
🔎 LinkedIn Audit: Suppressing Women?
I'm running a live experiment on professional visibility. I temporarily removed the "she/her" pronoun label from my LinkedIn profile 3 days ago.
Initial Result: My average post reach immediately jumped from ~3,000 to over 6,000 impressions. That's a 100% increase overnight.
This sudden spike creates a strong hypothesis: the presence of gender labels was acting as a suppression factor, or their absence is creating an algorithmic boost for distribution.
We must audit the unseen structures (algorithms) that govern visibility. Our goal is to ensure equitable reach for all voices.
Tracking data for 10 more days. Have you seen similar shifts?
Let's discuss fairness in digital distribution.
"Go back to Windows if you want everything handed to you" — ever encountered this attitude in #Linux communities?
In my latest episode, I explore how elitism in #OpenSource creates barriers that prevent mainstream adoption, contradicting the very philosophy these projects were built on.
It's time we acknowledge: gatekeeping doesn't protect Linux — it kills it.
#FOSS #LinuxCommunity #TechInclusion
https://indiecreatorhub.com/the-open-source-paradox-when-free-communities-build-invisible-walls/
Open source was meant to be for everyone, but the gatekeepers missed the memo. When newcomers face mockery for asking "simple" questions, we're not protecting Linux—we're killing it. Your technical knowledge isn't diminished when more people join the revolution.
🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀
Melissa Austin’s leadership journey at Niantic is powered by mentorship, art & advocacy, beautifully captured by She Lights the Way.
Read how she’s helping others find their voice in tech: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/building-career-art-code-community
#WeLoveOpenSource #OpenSource #TechInclusion #WomenInTech #SheLightsTheWay
Melissa Austin’s path to leadership in the gaming industry is fueled by mentorship, representation, and a deep desire to lift others up. As a first-generation, mixed-race woman, she carved out... Read More
Here is a reminder for the #Outreachy June 2025 Applicants!
If you're in the contribution stage, make sure you:
✅ Submit a final application for each project
🗓️ Deadline: April 15, 2025, at 4 pm UTC
✏️ You can edit your submission until the deadline
We recommend submitting early to avoid any last-minute issues. Good luck!
Neurodiversity in Tech: More Than Inclusion
At DrupalCamp Florida 2025, I shared my journey as a neurodivergent professional and how we can build truly inclusive spaces in tech. Let’s move beyond awareness and take real action.
📖 Read more: https://buff.ly/GpS8t3J
🎥 Watch my talk: https://youtu.be/WbK_EGRDk-w?si=bDrdCbBavL1anY4G
Let’s keep the conversation going. #Neurodiversity #TechInclusion #DrupalCamp
James Matthew Saunders LLC is a technology leader with 20+ years of experience in product management, AI, business transformation, and agile frameworks. Since 1995, he has pursued innovation and cutting-edge technologies. A key figure in the Drupal community, he has led Drupalcamp Colorado and driven global rollouts at Pfizer. A neurodiversity advocate, he mentors with NEXT for Autism and champions inclusivity in tech.
🌟 Exciting opportunity! 🌟
Support Inclusion in Tech is thrilled to offer one free ticket to All Things Open 2024 for an underrepresented open-source enthusiast.
Don't miss this chance to join one of the largest gatherings of tech innovators and advocates!
👉🏾 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-things-open-2024-tickets-916649672847?discount=UnderrepresentedWinstina
Nebraska.Code
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Halexo Ltd
Bliss
Chief Waffle
All Things Open
Outreachy Internships
Matthew Saunders
Support Inclusion in Tech
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