Begin where you begin again
My first exposure to the concept of a WordCamp was here in Los Angeles, my hometown. The location and faces have changed, but the things that make the WordPress Open Source Project such a cool Community experience still remain and burn as strong as ever. Here is some feedback from those in attendance on social media (Twitter):
RT @machiellethomas: “An easy way to tell if a site is addressing accessibility is by trying to use the tab key” #WCLAX@joesimpsonjr pic.twitter.com/r3JuTZHmZQ
— WordCamp Los Angeles (@WordCampLAX) September 23, 2018
RT @McDwayne: "I want to turn you all into advocates who fight for accessibility" Bold goal at #wclax from the awesome @joesimpsonjr "Close Your Eyes" pic.twitter.com/WPm2bkHJGP
— WordCamp Los Angeles (@WordCampLAX) September 23, 2018
thanks for your talk on Accessibility. I learned A LOT!
— mjzorick (@mjzorick) September 23, 2018
Great presentation and enjoyed chatting with you Joe, see you soon! ??
— Jason Braun ? (@jasonbraun) September 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/porcupiny/status/1043670743849086976
RT @joesimpsonjr: Thanks so much for attending my presentation, Close Your Eyes: Helping See Value in Accessibility at #WCLAX . Here's the slide deck promised. See you tomorrow. #bothdays https://t.co/ZQi7R8fG46 pic.twitter.com/UmhPbqc8jM
— WordCamp Los Angeles (@WordCampLAX) September 23, 2018
LET’S DO LUNCH: Taking a break with colleagues but for some reason we’re NOT at the office! We’re enjoying Day 2 of a wonderous #WCLAX! Thanks again to @kcprinting for the awesome cap embroidery. pic.twitter.com/dedpMArcfp
— Joe A Simpson Jr (@joesimpsonjr) September 23, 2018
Use different shapes and add a legend to differentiate colors on charts and graphs, shares @joesimpsonjr at #WCLAX #brilliant #easy #a11y #accessibility pic.twitter.com/ihd1OVu02H
— Jen Miller (@JenBlogs4U) September 22, 2018
Thank you @joesimpsonjr for being part of the #WordPress #community. Loved your talk at #WCLAX! https://t.co/yW3EQfn6dK
— Jen Miller (@JenBlogs4U) September 24, 2018
I love this! #WCLAX
“Themes are the clothes for our websites”@joesimpsonjr
— Machielle Thomas (@machiellethomas) September 22, 2018
A few quotes that stood out to me from @WordCampLAX. Thanks to the tweeters who let me learn vicariously! Quotes from @JenBlogs4U, @WPFixItFast, @IntrepidRealist, @joesimpsonjr, @YouTooCanBeGuru #WCLAX pic.twitter.com/mguoZBvZJe
— wcsketch (@wcsketch) September 27, 2018
Post-Nasal Drip Campaign
Here’s some of the pre- and post-WordCamp LAX conversation on social media (Twitter):
THREE IS A MAGIC NUMBER: Third @wordcamp speech this year, third role @WordCampLAX (attendee, volunteer, and now speaker), in the three o'clock hour, 9/22 in the Angel's Flight room. Join me for CLOSE YOUR EYES: SEEING VALUE IN ACCESSIBILITY https://t.co/XTgje7Hhiz pic.twitter.com/7wEHzYSE1e
— Joe A Simpson Jr (@joesimpsonjr) September 13, 2018
HOME COOKING: Excited to talk about my journey, @WordPress, and Accessibility on Saturday 3:30p in the Angel's Flight Conference Room. Excited to see @joe4ska preso as well @WordCampLAX this weekend too. pic.twitter.com/1VWnf1JoAW
— Joe A Simpson Jr (@joesimpsonjr) September 17, 2018
DYK? 4.5% of the world's population has trouble seeing certain color combos? Then why do designers create color palettes customers can't see? Join the @WordPress Community at @WordCampLAX 9/22 3:30p to find out how Accessibility adds value to your process. https://t.co/vLt2MDNJMl pic.twitter.com/aA630jRKck
— Joe A Simpson Jr (@joesimpsonjr) September 21, 2018
THAT'S THE TICKET: "If I get cited driving solo in a carpool lane, the ticket cost would be worth the time saved speeding thru traffic jams." Many designers/developers put themselves/clients at risk by using this mantra by ignoring accessibility. #WCLAX https://t.co/vLt2MDNJMl pic.twitter.com/SeL0JVDEBQ
— Joe A Simpson Jr (@joesimpsonjr) September 21, 2018