Accessibility Lessons from World Usability Day
WeCo’s presentation at World Usability Day prompted us to think about incorporating accessibility throughout the full life cycle of a software project.
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Giving Program: Learning & Looking to the Future
Almost two years ago, Software for Good set out to invite underrepresented developers into the field and offer discounted tech for nonprofits. After 17 interns and 7 projects, we’ve learned a few things from our experience.
Product Strategy: A New Title and New Services
We’re expanding our services with a human-centered approach to software, developing products with empathy for long-term impact.
Make ‘Em Laugh
With the impending doom of winter gradually approaching, remember to make ’em laugh!
Software for Good, Not Evil
How can you be more intentional about designing for good, not evil? Join this year’s World Usability Day, and see some of our favorite resources on building software for good.
Be a Good OSS Citizen
You don’t need to be a expert to get started as an open source contributor. This week, try posting to an OSS project, and help drive the community towards more solid, safe, and accessible software.
Talking Tech for Good: Luciano Patiño, Propel Nonprofits
Luciano Patiño, Information Technology and Data Manager at Propel Nonprofits, shares thoughts on how he uses technology for social change, and how he hopes to see tech used for good.
Connect With Your Past Self
This week, look back and reconnect with the person you were. What things did you change about your life to become the person you are now?
The Other New Year’s Day
Birthdays are another chance to look back and reflect, and then to look ahead and to re-evaluate your goals and make some new ones.
Advocating for Change: Nonprofits Share Their Challenges
At recent nonprofit events, Eddie found new insights on how technology can help nonprofits, and on the challenges they face when trying to change.
Happy Monday!
Make your weekends feel longer and more fulfilling by shaking up your routine!
Show Up and Let Your Voice Be Heard: Code Switch 2018
Jason Sole, Initiatives Director for Community First Public Safety with the City of Saint Paul, shares thoughts on how people can come together to create solutions at Code Switch.
Find the Actual Question
In life and in software development, what is the actual need behind what you’re doing? Are you asking the right questions?
Co-Create Change for All of Us: Code Switch 2018
Before Code Switch, panelist Tawanna Black of the Center for Economic Inclusion answered questions about the value of a hackathon for community solutions.
Doing Good Is Hard (But Worth It)
As explored on the TV show The Good Place, doing good is often hard work, but it’s worth it.