The Twin Cities Drupalcamp team is thrilled to announce the addition of another Drupal core development sprint. We will be putting Drupal 8 through a series of accessibility evaluations with the help of University of Minnesota Computer Accommodations Program (CAP) team in order to help make Drupal 8 the most accessible and delightful release ever for our users with disabilities.
Sprint sponsors
The sprint is sponsored by Phase 2 and will be hosted by The Nerdery.
Sprint organizers
This sprint will be lead by Dharmesh Mistry and Jesse Beach.
Sprint focus
Results of pre-camp accessibility testing will be discussed. We will form a prioritized list of issues (a backlog) and determine who can best address them.
We will also continue to work on tasks identified at the DrupalCon Portland accessibility discussions.
Accessibility sprint location and details
- Location
- The Nerdery
- Address
- 9555 James Ave S
Suite 245
Bloomington, MN 55431 - Hashtag
- #tcdrupala11y
- Lunch
- Pizza or similar. Snacks and drinks provided as well.
Contributing Members of this sprint include:
- Tonu Mikk - University of Minnesota Computer Accommodations Program
- Philip Kragnes - University of Minnesota Computer Accommodations Program
- Jesse Beach (jessebeach)
- Dharmesh Mistry (dcmistry)
- Jess Myrbo (xjm)
- Kevin O'Leary (tkoleary)
- Cathy (YesCT)
- Andrea (ZenDoodles)
- More in the works!
We are actively seeking other front-end developers and accessibility experts to help us make Drupal 8 accessible.
Please RSVP in a comment here if you plan to attend and join us!
Comments
Sunday only?
It looks like this is a 1-day event on Sunday, July 21, 2013. It runs all day from 9:00AM to 5:00PM local time. Is that correct? (I wasn't sure if that was just the State Date or the whole event)
In terms of transportation, it looks like Minneapolis has Amtrak train service to Chicago - Milwaukee - Spokane - Portland/Seattle (see amtrak.com). The airport (MSP) also has regular service to many U.S. destinations.
www.pixotech.com
The spring will be just the
The sprint will be just the one day, Sunday.
The camp will be that entire weekend.
Lunch (pizza) Will be provided
We have a lunch budget and typically order pizza for events. We'll also have snacks, breakfast, pop, coffee, and red bull on hand.
Here's a picture of the sprint room we have designated for you.
http://blog.nerdery.com/2012/10/simpsons-couch-gag-contest-sounds-kind-o...
If you have questions about the space, ask me anything.
Software Engineer @ The Nerdery
Accessibility Evaluation Script Draft
Hello all,
We are getting excited with the preparations for the accessibility evaluation. Here is the first draft of the script: https://docs.google.com/a/acquia.com/document/d/1sxe16mB2CRKz2fraJLVWHp7...
Please provide feedback via comments in the document by end of day Sunday (June 30).
Let me know if you have any questions.
Dharmesh Mistry
UX Researcher | Acquia,Inc.
Issue Queues
Here are some pre-defined searches for convenience:
Pre-defined accessibility issue searches
If you plan to attend the
If you plan to attend the sprint, please leave a comment in this thread. We people of all talents and abilities. I'm really nice person in-person, I promise :)
You are more than welcome to join the sprint even if you don't chime in here first. I would like to get an idea of headcount though beforehand.
Yes
I'll be there in person for Sunday's sprint. One of my colleagues at Pixo, Brian Howard, who will also be there. Can't wait!
www.pixotech.com
Damn, I wish I could be there
Damn, I wish I could be there and meet you bowersox in person. Oh well, for another time.
Have a great sprint!
Dharmesh Mistry
UX Researcher | Acquia,Inc.