2023 Schedule

Globalization at Fetch: Spanish & Beyond

9:15 - 9:40 AM

David Bacisin (he/him)

“Madison-based Fetch Rewards cares about creating an inclusive experience for its diverse audience. Learn how we re-engineered our systems to engage our Spanish-speaking users—and to open the door to other languages and cultures.”

How to Recruit (for Non-Recruiters)

9:40 - 10:25 AM

Amanda Daering (she/her)

“This session is for people who participate in hiring but have a whole different day job outside of recruiting!

Recruiting doesn’t have to be complicated and intimidating. It should be fair and organized. This session will show you how to attract top talent while creating a set of guidelines so that the whole process is streamlined and inclusive.

You’ll walk away from this session knowing:

- The most important question to answer before you hire (Hint: it’s not part of a traditional job description but it should be!)
- How to attract the right people to your job
- How to run an A+ interview process
- What to do next!”

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What exactly is the accessibility tree?

10:40 - 11:25 AM

Sayan Sivakumaran (she/they)

“The accessibility tree seems to be a subject of mysticism. I hope to share what I learned from contributing to the Chromium project about how the accessibility tree is built, what kinds of information it conveys (hint: it's a lot more than just name, role, value), and the ways the accessibility tree is used in assistive and non-assistive technology.”

Alt Text Is Your Superpower

11:25 - 11:50 AM

Clarissa Peterson (she/her)

“Alt text is one of the key components that will make your website more accessible to users with disabilities. But alt text is more than just describing what you see in an image. It needs to consider context, and make sure that screen reader users are supplied all the same information that is available to visual users. Being able to give screen reader users a great user experience is a powerful skill that can change an unusable website into an intuitive, pleasant experience. “

Laugh and Learn with Leadership Improv!

1:30-2:15 PM

Amanda Thornton (she/her) and Jason Erdmann (he/him)

“Join us for an interactive workshop where we learn and practice leadership competencies in the framework of improv! Many of the skills needed to be a great leader are the same as the skills needed to be a great improv performer so by practicing improv, we can practice our leadership skills in a safe, low risk, and fun environment.”

I’m Not Shy, I’m Just Thinking About Everything

2:15 - 2:40 PM

Kathrin Rohrmeier (they/them/theirs)

“Yes, everyone’s different, but how is being neurodivergent different, in practical ways? What does working, thinking, communicating look like for someone who isn’t neurotypical, and what does that mean for their colleagues, managers, and others? Hi, I’m neurodivergent and I’d like to share some of my lived experiences with you.”

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Compassionate Code Review

2:40 - 3:05 PM

Brandon Hawker (he/him)

“A compassionate, inclusive, and effective code review culture can be challenging to create and maintain. The talk discusses tactics to achieve this.”

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DEI in Software Development Life Cycle (From a Non-Profit Perspective)

3:20 - 3:45 PM

Paul Pham (he/him)

“In this thought-provoking talk, we delve into the dynamic relationship between technology and non-profit organizations, exploring the profound ways technology is revolutionizing their social impact. As we witness the relentless advancement of digital tools, it is imperative for non-profits to harness the full potential of technology to magnify their positive influence on society.”

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Stress at Work

3:45 - 4:30 PM

Ross Larson (he/him)

“Everyone has stress at work. We can’t make the stressful events go away, but we may be able to change how we think about them, and how we react to them. In this session, you will learn about what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is, and what it can do for you. We will go over tips and tricks to deal with workplace stressors, big and small.”

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