BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180227T200102Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180306T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180306T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180227T200102Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180227T200102Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473330 DESCRIPTION:More and more UX designers are looking to inclusive design so lutions as the foundation for their accessibility strategy. A ubiquitous screen UI component is the form. Yet\, far too often\, using forms is a frustrating experience\, for users at any point on the ability spectrum . Join us for an in-depth look at form design to help you better underst and the issues with forms in general\, and the extra hurdles they repres ent when examined from an accessibility viewpoint. Our guest speaker\, G erry Gaffney\, leads Information &\; Design\, a usability consultancy in Melbourne Australia. He runs the User Experience podcast (uxpod.com) \, and is co-author with Caroline Jarrett of "\;Forms That Work.&quo t\; Doors open at 5:30 for networking and snacks.We'll begin Gerry's pre sentation at 6PM.\n\nTags: meetup:event=247062574\, meetup:group=Portlan d-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Meetup\, web design\, technology\, a ccessibility\, user experience\, usability\, accessible web design\, Use r Research\, universal design\, accessible technology\, mobile user expe rience\, inclusive design\, a11y\, wcag\, web accessibility\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473330 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Mee tup/events/247062574/ SUMMARY:Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDXAUX) - Why everybody hates forms LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180426T173544Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180502T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180502T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180426T173544Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180426T173544Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473658 DESCRIPTION:Calling all Portlanders who support women in technology! We’r e thrilled to offer you an opportunity to explore all Cvent has to offer at our Portland office location. Join us for a free networking event to meet our team and learn what Cvent can do for your career! There will b e refreshments and beverages - and of course\, great conversation with a panel of women discussing "\;Women Influencers in the Technology In dustry!"\; Register to join us. We hope to see you there! #cventPDXw omen \;\n \;\n4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Networking \;\n5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion\n\nTags: jobs\, women\, tech\, technology\, pdxtech\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473658 URL:http://www.cvent.com/events/women-s-week-open-house/event-summary-3eb 2338089304787a6b727052e62eca4.aspx?cid=7011N000000psrzQAA SUMMARY:Cvent Women's Week Open House LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180424T160432Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180508T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180508T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180424T160432Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180424T160432Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473641 DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear noted accessibility expert\, Adrian Roselli\, who will share his techniques for making web and mobile interfaces acce ssible. This talk is a must-hear for developers and designers who care a bout enabling access to the interfaces they build to the widest spectrum of user abilities. Adrian Roselli is a popular\, erudite and entertaini ng speaker. If you've never heard him present\, don't miss this chance! We'll have snacks and networking at 5:30\, talk at 6PM\, with Q&\;A t o follow. Adrian Roselli has been developing accessible\, effective user interfaces for the Web since 1993\, as well as interfaces for multimedi a and software applications. With a focus on standards and accessibility \, Adrian ensures software and web-based applications can be utilized by users with varying levels of ability on a wide array of platforms. Mr. Roselli served as an invited expert in the W3C HTML Working Group\, the standards body responsible for developing HTML. He is now a full member of Accessible Platform Architectures Working Group\, Accessible Rich Int ernet Applications Working Group\, HTML Accessibility Task Force\, and W eb Platform Working Group (formerly the HTML Working Group).\n\nTags: me etup:event=249851570\, meetup:group=Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Expe rience-Meetup\, web design\, technology\, accessibility\, user experienc e\, usability\, accessible web design\, User Research\, universal design \, accessible technology\, mobile user experience\, inclusive design\, a 11y\, wcag\, web accessibility\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250473641 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Mee tup/events/249851570/ SUMMARY:Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX) - Fringe Accessibility Techniques (That Probably Shouldn't Be) LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181012T161303Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181113T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181113T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181012T161303Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181012T161303Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474430 DESCRIPTION:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an environment-focused \, sustainable lens to review interactions with students within campus a nd remove barriers. \;\n \;\nIn this session we'll discuss: \;\ n \;\n- What is the need currently experienced by post-secondary educ ation in matters of inclusion? \;\n- The changing landscape of access and inclusion in Higher Education. \;\n- how to encourage our own pr actice to recognize these areas of ‘tension’ in current approaches to ac cess. \;\n- Explore o the definition and intentions of Universal Desi gn for Learning. \;\n- Reflect on how UDL might meet the ‘needs’ bein g experienced in Higher Education for a rapid change in access practices . \;\n \;\nOur Speaker: \;\nSamantha John is the Accessible Med ia Coordinator in the Office of Academic Innovation at Portland State Un iversity. She created a faculty professional development program that in cludes peer review of syllabi and course activities that incorporate UDL and accessibility publishing conventions. She also developed the UDL Me dia Lab at PSU where students with disabilities work to identify barrier s in curriculum. \;\n \;\nSamantha's passion for inclusion and div ersity drive her study and presentation of UDL and universal access rela ted issues in higher education.\n\nTags: meetup:event=255464223\, meetup :group=Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Meetup\, web design\, technology\, accessibility\, user experience\, usability\, accessible we b design\, User Research\, universal design\, accessible technology\, mo bile user experience\, inclusive design\, a11y\, wcag\, web accessibilit y\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474430 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Mee tup/events/255464223/ SUMMARY:Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX) - Universal Design for Learning with Samantha Johns LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190104T172227Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190114T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190114T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190104T172227Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190104T172355Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474767 DESCRIPTION:Come together for an evening of accessibility sharing and lea rning! We'd like to hear from you\, whether you consider yourself a novi ce or an expert. Bring your questions\, projects\, and ideas to discuss as a group. We'll break into small groups if needed to cover different t opics.\n\nTags: meetup:event=257760448\, meetup:group=Portland-Accessibi lity-and-User-Experience-Meetup\, web design\, technology\, accessibilit y\, user experience\, usability\, accessible web design\, User Research\ , universal design\, accessible technology\, mobile user experience\, in clusive design\, a11y\, wcag\, web accessibility\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250474767 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Mee tup/events/257760448/ SUMMARY:Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX) - Learn and share: accessibility office hours and open forum LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190222T171653Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190311T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190311T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190222T171653Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190222T171653Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475128 DESCRIPTION:Apparently\, you can download inner peace. There are countles s applications that can put meditation in the palm of your hand\, and al low a guru to live in your pocket. How is the technology that is suppose d to balance us throwing the rest of our life into imbalance? \;\n 3\;\nEnter mindfulness. A tenet of Eastern philosophies for centuries\, now it’s a comprehensive inclusion in the therapeutic arsenals of therap ist’s\, psychologist’s\, and psychiatrist’s toolkits. \;\n \;\nUsi ng mindfulness allows for awareness of the present moment through attent ion and non-judgement. But now\, mindfulness can be used as an accommoda tion. This talk will show how people with disabilities fuse with technol ogy and vice versa. This can be done as a great boon for a person’s ment al health and wellness. Mindfulness is essentially vigilance before acti ng. It prevents against impulsive actions\, and is a discipline of thoug ht. It’s like taking that extra step before you buy junk food at grocery store while you’re hungry and asking\, do I need this? But being mindfu l in technology design means a focus on the design that works for the pe rson in the moment. Our presentation will focus on how accessible design can accommodate mental health disabilities. Instead of impulsively choo sing accommodating or try to fit a square peg in a round hole\, it’s cha nging a way of thought. This presentation will be focused around user em powerment\, but also be a call to action for developers. Through case st udies that we will present with actual data and use feedback\, we’ll arg ue that being aware is crucial for technology\, especially accessibility . \;\n \;\nAbout Sharon Rosenblatt Sharon Rosenblatt is an accessi bility professional working to improve the overall experience by a user with disabilities. She has been a part of the Accessibility Partners tea m for the over eight years\, and specializes in document remediation and web compliance testing. Her efforts have enabled developers and manufac turers to see the tremendous potential that accessibility has not just f or users with disabilities\, but of all abilities. \;\n \;\nShe is a strong advocate for abolishing the stigma of mental health and resear ching accomodations in the workplace to support a mental health diagnosi s. With her enthusiasm highlighted in several publications like The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, Fast Company\, Information Week\ , CNN\, Mint.com\, and more\, Sharon enjoys participating in the constan t dialogue between accessibility and innovation.\n\nTags: meetup:event=2 59055719\, meetup:group=Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Meetu p\, web design\, technology\, accessibility\, user experience\, usabilit y\, accessible web design\, User Research\, universal design\, accessibl e technology\, mobile user experience\, inclusive design\, a11y\, wcag\, web accessibility\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475 128 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Mee tup/events/259055719/ SUMMARY:Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX) - Mindful Design: Accessibility for Mental Health LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190313T234901Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190327T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190327T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190313T234901Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190313T234901Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475237 DESCRIPTION:Please see Meetup for event description + RSVP\n\nTags: pdxfl it\, jr dev\, css\, talks\, community\, tech\, portland\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250475237 URL:https://www.meetup.com/pdxFLIT-Portland-Future-Leaders-In-Tech/events /259745186/?isFirstPublish=true SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: pdxFLIT March 2019 - All About CSS LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190401T204109Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190409T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190409T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190401T204109Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190401T204109Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475366 DESCRIPTION:Cvent\, in partnership with InVision\, is hosting a special s creening of the InVision-produced documentary DESIGN DISRUPTORS for Port land Design Week with snacks and networking beforehand\, and a panel wit h design leaders after. Join us for this free event during Design Week P ortland April 9th\, 5:30–7:30pm! Register at http://tinyurl.com/yygxjjkm .\n\nTags: interaction design\, product design\, user experience\, Mixer \, panel\, screening\, Design Week Portland\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250475366 URL:https://designportland.org/festival/2019/schedule/design-disruptors-f ilm-screening-panel-discussion SUMMARY:DESIGN DISRUPTORS Film Screening & Panel Discussion LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200123T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200123T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215113Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476473 DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme for PNSQC is 2020 Vision: Quality Looking F orward. We chose this theme to inspire attendees and speakers to think o f ways to learn from the past\, and envision ways to achieve quality sof tware in the future. \;\n \;\nJust as lighting the Olympic flame b efore the games is a gesture of ceremony and inspiration\, this kickoff of the call for proposals for PNSQC 2020 is a way to spark your imaginat ion to contribute your own vision of quality. \;\n \;\nCome hear a "\;full stack"\; of lightning talks on visions of quality. What ’s in store for software QA in the future as it merges with DevOps. How will you adapt to changing organizational structures\, roles and require d knowledge? Find out what leaders in the field are thinking and doing.& #13\;\n \;\nGet inspired to see yourself presenting in October at PNS QC 2020 \;\nNetworking afterward for ideas to achieve 2020 vision. 3\;\nSnacks and refreshments available during the talks. \;\n \;\n Then prepare to share your own clarity of vision at PNSQC 2020 by submit ting a proposal to present at the conference in October. \;\n \;\n How do I get involved? \;\nTo attend\, please finish your RSVP here o n meetup. \;\nIf you wish to present at this event\, please submit yo ur ideas on PNSQC’s OpenConference site: \;\nhttps://www.openconf.org /pnsqc2020/author/submit.php \;\n \;\nThis event is open to softwa re developers\, IT managers\, project managers\, product owners\, tester s\, security professionals -- anyone who is passionate about professiona l software quality.\n\nTags: computer programming\, networking\, qa\, so ftware quality\, software testing\, tech\, tech conference\, testing\, p rogramming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon forest\, software develo pment\, technology\, test driven development\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250476473 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/2020-vision-lighting-the-torch/ SUMMARY:PNSQC 2020 Vision: Lighting the Torch LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T063000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T033000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve given hundreds of talks\, just gave your first talk\, or perhaps are thinking of giving a talk next year\, we all coul d use tips in not only overcoming our fears of public speaking but getti ng good at it. As engineering professionals\, sometimes we may focus on the engineering problem and analysis yet don’t realize that how we deliv er the message can be just as important as the message itself. \;\n&# 13\;\nIf you break a sweat when speaking to more than a few people as we did\, you’ll appreciate these transformational tips as Brian and Phil d iscuss practices for putting together a talk for a conference. As an eng ineer\, learn a step by step pragmatic approach with several techniques and exercises to cure your nervousness and improve your delivery in a sy stematic way. Public speaking is a top skill for anyone who wants to eff ect change. Whether speaking to a department\, at a meetup or presenting keynotes around the world\, Phil and Brian have worked to hone their pr esentation skills. \;\n \;\nYou’ve heard “Practice Makes Perfect” right? Well\, that’s not quite right. “Practice With Feedback Makes Perf ect”. In this free workshop\, you will learn systematic methods with exe rcises so that you can improve on the spot. \;\n \;\nWalk away mor e confident in your ability to improve your public speaking skills with a framework and techniques for improvement. \;\n \;\nThis is a fre e three-hour workshop limited to the first 18 people. The content will b e in three parts\, but each section builds on the previous. \;\nPleas e RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Pacific-NW-Software-Quality-Con ference-PNSQC/events/266871919 \;\n \;\nBoth Brian and Phil are of ficers and board members of the Pacific NW Software Quality Conference ( PNSQC). \;\n \;\nBrian Gaudreau is a seasoned quality professional with 20+ years of management\, software testing and QA experience relev ant to telecom\, enterprise metadata\, government\, multimedia\, health care and marketing CRM platforms. \;\n \;\nPhilip Lew\, CEO of XBO Soft\, has founded and managed companies in his 25+ year professional ca reer. He frequently can be found speaking at conferences including Softe c Asia\, HUSTEF\, TestIstanbul and StarEast.\n\nTags: public speaking\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, software testing\, tech\, tech conf erence\, testing\, programming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon fore st\, software development\, technology\, test driven development\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:PNSQC Workshop: An Engineering Approach to Public Speaking LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR