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Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX) - Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler: It’s You!) [virtual]
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#### 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 pm; join early, starting at 5:45 pm 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](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. |
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2025-10-22 17:45:00 -0700 |
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Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX) - Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler: It’s You!) [virtual] |
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https://www.meetup.com/portland-accessibility-and-user-experience-meetup/events/310843020/ |
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RSVP on Meetup for the Zoom link |
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