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SUMMARY:NAAW Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) – 1100 University Ave. West👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nTechnology should be a bridge\, not a wall. While tech helps many of us access knowledge and share insights\, that experience isn’t universal. Too often\, the tools meant to connect us actually get in the way. For our 2026 National AccessAbility Week kickoff\, Hackforge is hosting an open forum to bridge these gaps. \n\n\n\nWe are inviting community members with access needs to share their lived experiences. We want to hear the honest truth about: \n\n\n\n\nThe Hurdles: Where does technology fall short? Where do digital systems or physical public spaces exclude you?\n\n\n\nThe Wins: What apps\, websites\, or services have actually improved your accessibility? Who is doing things right\, and what can we learn from them?\n\n\n\n\nThese shared barriers will become the Hackforge community’s “to-do list” for the coming year. We aim to develop and share real-world solutions for these challenges over the next twelve months. \n\n\n\n\nSign up to speak? No need! This is a moderated\, open-floor session. Everyone will have the chance to contribute in a respectful\, supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhat experiences count? All of them. Whether your need is temporary or chronic\, a minor friction point or a major barrier\, your perspective is valuable.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n\nAdvocates & Individuals facing accessibility barriers who want their voices heard.\n\n\n\nThe Tech-Curious & Makers looking to use their skills for social good.\n\n\n\nCommunity Members interested in building a more inclusive city.\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve been looking for a way to use your skills to help your neighbors\, this is your chance to start.
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/naaw-kickoff/
LOCATION:Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO)\, 1100 University Ave. West\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 5S7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Screen: Live Website Reviews
DESCRIPTION:📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) – 1100 University Ave. West👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nAs a business owners or web developer\, you may be aware that you should be following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines\, and you might even know what those guidelines are. But do you know why they’re important? Have you ever seen what actually happens when these best practices aren’t followed? Join us for a look beyond the screen as accessibility consultant David Best provides live demonstrations of internet use with a screen reader. \n\n\n\nWe’ve partnered with local community organizations to review their sites in real-time\, but we want to see yours\, too! Attendees are invited to offer up their own projects for instant\, expert feedback \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, we will: \n\n\n\n\nNavigate content using a screen reader\n\n\n\nIdentify common accessibility issues\n\n\n\nDemonstrate accessible and inaccessible design patterns\n\n\n\nReview keyboard navigation\, headings\, forms\, buttons\, links\, images\, and ARIA usage\n\n\n\nDiscuss practical improvements aligned with WCAG guidelines\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nWeb Developers & Designers looking to sharpen their technical skills.\n\n\n\nBusiness Owners wanting to ensure their digital storefront is open to everyone.\n\n\n\nProduct Managers & Content Creators who want to understand the impact of their work.\n\n\n\n\n📆 May 26\, 2026🕦 6-8:30 PM📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) – 1100 University Ave. West🎟️ RSVP BelowHere’s how to find us 👇University Ave W is closed at Cameron Ave and Elm Ave\, so come up Wellington Ave from Wyandotte St — it’ll take you straight to our parking lot.
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/beyond-the-screen-live-website-reviews/
LOCATION:Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO)\, 1100 University Ave. West\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:NAAW Closing
DESCRIPTION:📍 ⭐NEW LOCATION! Windsor Hackforge (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nAs a business owners or web developer\, you may be aware that you should be following Join Hackforge and ALSO as we conclude NAAW 2026. This session is more than just a recap; it’s a strategy meeting for the year ahead. We’ll review the insights gathered during our discussions and outline how we plan to integrate these lessons into our future programming. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be taking this opportunity to launch the first version of our Accessible Community Data Bank! Born from community survey responses and data from ALSO\, this living resource tracks specific accessibility supports at businesses and public locations throughout Windsor-Essex. Whether it’s physical ramp access\, sensory-friendly hours\, or digital accommodations\, we’re documenting it all to help neighbors navigate our community with confidence. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n\nNAAW Participants who want to see how their feedback is being used.\n\n\n\nData Enthusiasts & Researchers interested in the new community resource.\n\n\n\nLocal Business Owners who want to ensure their accessibility features are accurately represented.\n\n\n\nVolunteers looking for a meaningful way to contribute throughout the year.\n\n\n\n\nLet’s turn this week’s lessons into next year’s solutions. \n\n\n\n📆 May 30th\, 2026🕦 1-3pm📍⭐NEW LOCATION! Windsor Hackforge (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)🎟️ RSVP Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/naaw-closing/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Virtual Accessibility Meetup
DESCRIPTION:📍 Online Via Zoom💻 Virtual Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nWe’ve unofficially been meeting for years\, but we’ve finally decided to make it real! Hackforge now has an interest group focused specifically on the intersection of technology and accessibility. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for our first ✨official✨ event where we’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\nwhy we’ve decided to become official\n\n\n\nhow we’re going to work together\n\n\n\nwhat we plan on doing next\n\n\n\n\nThe goal of this group is to share knowledge and ensure technology is inclusive and built for everyone. All are welcome! Moving forward\, we’ll be meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, July 7th\, 2026🕦 6 – 7 PM📍Virtual via Zoom (RSVP to receive the link)
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