GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur Presents Ellen Mason: Mobile Accessibility Testing

GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents Ellen Mason
A Practical Guide to Mobile Accessibility Testing
Atomic Object (1034 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506)
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 6pm - 8pm

LOCATION
This will be an in-person event hosted at Atomic Object's Grand Rapids office, located at 1034 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

PARKING
Paid street parking is available on Wealthy Street and other roads nearby. Street parking pricing and hours vary depending on location; details can be found on the City of Grand Rapids website. Free parking is available in a lot on the east side of the building, or in a lot on Diamond Street, behind The Meanwhile.

DESCRIPTION
Most popular mobile devices come with built-in Accessibility features. Do you know what they are, or how to use them? This talk will introduce you to major mobile screen readers, how to use them, and common pitfalls. You’ll discover testing practices for orientation, magnification, and more through demos and step by step guides.

Join us for this month’s presentation from GRWebDev and SoftwareGR at Atomic Object on Tuesday, May 27th at 6pm EST!

OUR PRESENTER
Ellen Mason is a Senior Accessibility Consultant with Level Access. She helps organizations of all sizes establish and scale their digital accessibility programs. Ellen specializes in web, mobile, document, and multimedia accessibility. As a Board Member for Code for Good West Michigan, Ellen blends her love of activism, education, and technology to build stronger communities.

SPONSORS
This month’s meetup is sponsored by West Michigan Tech Talent. West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers, educators, community organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a strong tech workforce. By sharing best practices, leveraging resources and collaborating on innovative solutions, WMTT is actively addressing the tech talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at westmichigantechtalent.com.

This month’s meetup is also sponsored by Payload. Based in Grand Rapids, Payload is a fully Next.js-native headless CMS and backend that powers thousands of enterprise websites, internal applications, and more around the globe. Built with TypeScript and a code-first approach, Payload gives you a complete backend and admin panel to create anything. Learn more and get started at payloadcms.com.

This month’s meetup is also sponsored by Start Garden. Empowering West Michigan's startup ecosystem through financial, intellectual & social capital, Start Garden provides a neighborhood for startups to grow. No matter where you are on your journey - whether you’re an entrepreneur, a startup or simply a dreamer with a great idea - the Start Garden ecosystem provides a strong community of support to help you get your idea off the ground or move your business to the next level. Learn more at startgarden.com.

GRWebDev's title sponsor is LaFleur Marketing. LaFleur is your forward-thinking digital marketing partner, creating innovative, data-driven marketing strategies and assets for law firms, healthcare organizations, and growing businesses. Learn more about their services on the web at lafleur.marketing.

SCHEDULE

• 6:00pm - 6:30pm … Refreshments and Networking
• 6:30pm … Opening Announcements + Presentation
• 7:30pm … Q&A + Closing Announcements
• 8:00pm … Event Ends