A11y North | Hello.. Newcastle!

For the first time since its inception in 2024, A11y North is leaving behind the confines of the Leeds Inner City Ring Road and heading even further north for an evening of digital accessibility talks and networking.

We're delighted to be joined by Rob Lavender (Senior Technology Delivery Lead, Opencast), whose talk titled "Radical Honesty: A Non-Expert’s Guide to Fixing What’s Broken" will set the scene for the evening.

Rob is a self-described non-expert with a simple philosophy: if it’s broken, let’s find someone to help us fix it.

In this refreshingly honest talk, Rob ditches the jargon to focus on the power of being a 'useful amateur.' He’ll show you why 'good enough' is often the most radical act of inclusion, how to use your voice to call out what’s not working, and why the best way to move the needle is through simple, gritty collaboration. Rob has 11-years experience developing frontend digital services for UK Government departments, advocating for an accessibility first mindset.

More details to follow.

Agenda:
6:30 - Ben Tillyer: Welcome and Introductions
6:45 - Rob Lavender: Radical Honesty: A Non-Expert’s Guide to Fixing What’s Broken
-- MORE TBC --
8:30 - Close and drinks

Accessibility:
Please let us know if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements. You can do so by messaging A11y North through this page, emailing access@a11ynorth.com or speaking to any of the crew on the night.

Logistics:
Exact Location via what3words: ///device.normal.cheese
Free parking is available, but attendees must enter their car registration into the touchscreen at the front desk.