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A Primer for DEIB in WordPress (#WPDiversity) A video on the basics of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within the WordPress community and at our MeetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. and WordCamps.
Venue Accessibility Checklist A list that can help you assess potential venues for accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility).
Organizing Diverse and Inclusive Events Workbook A google doc workbook with important questions and checklists for making your event diverse, inclusive, welcoming. This link will create a copy of the workbook for you to fill in your own answers.
Code of Conduct (for in-person events and for virtual events) A key component of creating inclusive, safer events is by displaying and applying a code of conductCode of Conduct“A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.” - Wikipedia.
How to run your own Inclusion workshop for your Meetup or WordCamp You are invited to run the “Organizing Diverse and Inclusive Events” workshop for your MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. or WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more..
Encouraging Diversity in Meetups and WordCamps A panel discussion lead by @angelasjin. How we can better encourage and support diversity in Meetups and WordCamps, and in the broader WordPress community.
https://stimpunks.org/access/ The Stimpunks Foundation created this site full of useful articles on making events friendly for Neurodivergent and Disabled People
The Calling In Series Calling in brings awareness to problematic or oppressive behavior. A series of articles from @angelasjin on good ways to approach it.