Katherine Lynch.org

Finally got around to finishing up and launching my new custom Drupal theme for this site.  It's based on Garland instead of Zen, which is a bit unlike me, but I like the end result.  Expect a few progressive enhancements in the weeks to come, particularly where icons are concerned.

In very exciting news, I will be speaking at DrupalCon San Francisco 2010 in April!  Two of my session proposals, "Accessibility in Drupal 6 and Drupal 7: Write accessible modules and themes", and "Shh! This is a (Drupal-powered) Library Site! with Amy Qualls-McClure and Tammy Allgood" will be a part of the jam-packed, super-exciting schedule.  If you're going to DrupalCon, definitely try out the schedule maker, and set up a custom conference schedule for yourself.  It's the only way I'm going to be able to catch all the awesomeness as it goes flying by.  And if you're going, be sure to come say hi!

My/our session details are as follows:

• Accessibility in Drupal 6 and Drupal 7: Write accessible modules and themes

  Day: Monday, April 19
  Time: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
  Room: 310
  In this session, attendees will learn about:

  • Fundamentals of web accessibility
  • How web accessibility measures benefit all users and can optimize a website
  • How to write accessible code for modules and themes
  • Incorporating AJAX, dynamic content, and rich media accessibly
  • Using WAI-ARIA to maximize accessibility
  • Making a Drupal site accessible from a fresh install
  • How to address common web accessibility issues and fix them without negatively impacting a site

• Shh!  This is a (Drupal-powered) Library Site! with Amy Qualls-McClure and Tammy Allgood

  Day: Wednesday, April 21
  Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  Room: 309
  In this session, attendees will learn about:

  • Using the built-in architecture of Drupal 6 and Drupal 7 to meet the goals of library websites
  • The 10 best modules for library websites
  • 10 recommended theming techniques for common library interfaces
  • New expectations of library websites as gathered from user surveys and usability studies
  • Example set-ups of Drupal sites for common library settings and staff organizations
  • Successful case studies of major library websites run on Drupal
  • Tips for useful library-specific usability studies with library users and students

Also be advised, I'll be at the CDMUG Spring Jam 2010 this weekend, talking about all kinds of accessibility goodness in Drupal 7.  If you're in the Chicago area and need to get up to speed on Drupal 7, grab a laptop and come by for a day full of D7 shared knowledge.