Coding & Coordinates: Practical Strategies for Accessible Web Maps
Join us for a hands-on workshop on web map accessibility—covering WCAG 2.1 principles, tools, and practical approaches for GIS developers!
Coding & Coordinates: Practical Strategies for Accessible Web Maps
📍 The Standard Insurance Building - 900 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
The Esri R&D Center in Portland, along with Esri Gold Partner dymaptic, hosts a quarterly in-person series for ArcGIS users—technical deep-dives, Q&A, and time to connect with your local GIS community.
In June, we'll cover:
- Understanding WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements for interactive web maps
- What "equivalent purpose" means for spatial data—layers, symbology, and spatial relationships
- Practical approaches to audit existing maps and streamline remediation
- Using automation to scale accessibility across your map portfolio
- Integrating accessibility into your workflows so compliance is sustainable
Who should attend? GIS professionals and developers at government agencies and public entities. If your organization is subject to ADA web accessibility requirements for interactive maps and GIS content, this session is for you. We'll focus on practical, actionable strategies you can apply to your existing map portfolio right away.
Agenda:
- 2-2:30 – Arrival and Introductions
- 2:30-3:30 – Technical presentation and Q&A
- 3:30-4 – Casual Conversations
Join us for a hands-on workshop on web map accessibility—covering WCAG 2.1 principles, tools, and practical approaches for GIS developers!
Coding & Coordinates: Practical Strategies for Accessible Web Maps
📍 The Standard Insurance Building - 900 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
The Esri R&D Center in Portland, along with Esri Gold Partner dymaptic, hosts a quarterly in-person series for ArcGIS users—technical deep-dives, Q&A, and time to connect with your local GIS community.
In June, we'll cover:
- Understanding WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements for interactive web maps
- What "equivalent purpose" means for spatial data—layers, symbology, and spatial relationships
- Practical approaches to audit existing maps and streamline remediation
- Using automation to scale accessibility across your map portfolio
- Integrating accessibility into your workflows so compliance is sustainable
Who should attend? GIS professionals and developers at government agencies and public entities. If your organization is subject to ADA web accessibility requirements for interactive maps and GIS content, this session is for you. We'll focus on practical, actionable strategies you can apply to your existing map portfolio right away.
Agenda:
- 2-2:30 – Arrival and Introductions
- 2:30-3:30 – Technical presentation and Q&A
- 3:30-4 – Casual Conversations
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
900 SW 5th Ave
900 Southwest 5th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
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