Refresh Austin: Web accessibility & Social media for good
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 7-10:00pm
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Special thanks this month to Spiceworks for sponsoring this month's drink tab!
Web accessibility: What is it and why does it really matter?
Presented by Mike Squillace, IBM Research Software Engineer, Cloud Computing Strategic Initiatives
People with disabilities make up a large, untapped market when it comes to web commerce. Accessibility is the degree to which products and services are... [read more]
Special thanks this month to Spiceworks for sponsoring this month's drink tab!
Web accessibility: What is it and why does it really matter?
Presented by Mike Squillace, IBM Research Software Engineer, Cloud Computing Strategic Initiatives
People with disabilities make up a large, untapped market when it comes to web commerce. Accessibility is the degree to which products and services are usable by this population. With strengthened federal regulations, more robust worldwide standards, and pending litigation that may broaden the reach of the Americans with Disabilities Act, now is the time to learn what accessibility means for your web presence and applications.
Social media startups for social good
Presented by David Neff, Erine Gray and Ehren Foss
Join HelpAttack! and AuntBertha for a behind-the-scenes look at how some Texas startups are pursuing a strategy of doing good for people and the planet while making a profit. All the while trying to grow their startups into profitable and thriving businesses.
