Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX)
About
The Portland Accessibility and User Experience (PDX A11Y UX) Meetup addresses how to incorporate accessibility and universal design principles into project planning, user research, and UX evaluation. We are based in the Portland, Oregon metro area.
This meetup hosts an ongoing conversation about how to create in a way that is inclusive to the greatest number of people possible — meaning those with and without disabilities.
The accessibility conversation is timely around the world and locally in our Portland tech community. Some join the conversation to mitigate legal risks, others are motivated by social justice purposes, while many find that building accessibility early into a development lifecycle improves user experience.
PDX A11Y UX acts as a resource for Portland based companies and individuals interested in accessibility, universal design, and inclusive design. We encourage you to use the #PDXa11yUX hashtag for accessibility topics you are interested in seeing in the future with our group.
Upcoming Events
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You can also find our events on Portland's community tech calendar, Calagator.
Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler: It’s You!) [virtual] — October 22
- Virtual event
- Location: Online; RSVP on Meetup or email for a meeting link
Topic
Accessibility at your org doesn’t need another pitch deck. It needs a brand. In this session, you'll learn how to market accessibility like a movement: using storytelling, emotional resonance, and brand-building techniques to influence culture, elevating far above compliance. Whether you're a developer, designer, or advocate, you'll walk away with practical ways to boost visibility, build momentum, and reframe accessibility as something people want to rally around accessibility as a movement, not check boxes. (Spoiler alert: you’re the one who can make it happen!)
Agenda
The event begins at 6:00pm; join early, starting at 5:45pm for networking.
- 5:45–6:00pm Networking
- 6:00–6:15pm Introductions and announcements
- 6:15–6:45pm Presentation
- 6:45–7:15pm Q&A and discussion
About the presenter
Dr. Angela Young, CPACC (they/them) is a renowned Senior Accessibility Consultant and advocate for workplace wellbeing, specializing in empowering queer, neurodiverse, and disabled professionals. Based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, they have dedicated nearly two decades to promoting diversity and inclusion. Dr. Young holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Maryland and has worked extensively in education, learning & development, and digital accessibility. As an international speaker, they have addressed audiences globally, advocating for accessibility and inclusion in various sectors. Dr. Young is also known for their work in personal branding and has founded "A11y With Angela," a platform focused on accessibility and inclusion. Follow and connect with Dr. Young at https://linktr.ee/a11ywithangela.
Accommodation requests
If you have any accommodation requests, don't hesitate to get in touch with us before the event to discuss.
Past Events
Archive of past events coming soon! In the meantime, refer to past events on Meetup or via the calendar embed above.