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Enhancing UI/UX Accessibility: Practical Tips for Improved User Experience​

CoWork Halifax 6156 Quinpool Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Happy October, everyone! We are excited to see everyone in our new meetup space at CoWork Halifax. Check them out if you haven't already! It's a new flexible space for you to be more productive and get stuff done in a way that works best for you. In this presentation, Jamil will share an overview of web accessibility fundamentals. He will explain the key components that contribute to an accessible web product. Through practical examples, he will showcase the tangible differences between designing with accessibility considerations and without them. Join us in this journey towards a more inclusive digital world! Jamil Sinno is a passionate Full Stack Web Developer deeply committed to promoting accessibility in the tech industry. Beyond coding, he is a multi-faceted individual—a founder, a dedicated drummer, and an unapologetic nerd. For the past two years, he has championed the cause of creating inclusive digital experiences. As the founder of Sinno Technologies Limited, he leads a team dedicated to crafting tailored web solutions. As always, we thank ResMed Inc. for being our corporate sponsor. We are always looking for sponsors and volunteers. Please reach out if you are interested in supporting us! Housekeeping: No food please, bring your own water, and we aim […]

Halihax Frontend Meetup with HFX.js

CoWork Halifax 6156 Quinpool Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

🌟 Highlights We wanted a community where developers and designers of all skill-levels and interests could come together and freely discuss everything front-end. So we made it, it's called HFX.js. Are you into the latest design trends? Great! Do you want to share and hear about all things JavaScript? Perfect! This event will have speakers with varying backgrounds discussing front-end, and web tech. We will have 2 talks from local engineers of varying experience, from senior engineers with years of experience in the field of web, to up-and-comers looking to get their start. We encourage students, hobbyist, and professionals alike to come and join in creating the most open, and inclusive front-end community we can! 📣 About The Speakers Andrew Burke Independent Software DeveloperAndrew has been a professional software developer for over a quarter century. Mostly a freelancer, he has worked for large and small companies, startups, government departments, and even art and theatre groups. He has worked with many languages and frameworks over the years, from HyperCard and Lotus Notes through Ruby on Rails and PHP, and currently spends a lot of time writing JavaScript. LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Threads, Mastodon Shaik Saifuddin Student @ Dalhousie UniversityShaikh is a Software Engineer with around […]