What we’re about
Connecting the PNW’s Accessibility Changemakers!
Accessibility is more than compliance, it’s creativity, collaboration, and compassion in action. The PNW Accessibility Professionals Meetup brings together people who believe inclusion and accessibility should be built into everything we design and deliver.
Hosted quarterly by local companies leading the way in accessibility, each event offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from the teams breaking new ground. Through thoughtful presentations, Q&A, and networking, we exchange real-world experiences and inspire one another to keep raising the bar for accessibility.
Join us to connect with a passionate community that’s shaping a more inclusive Pacific Northwest—one conversation, one innovation, and one meetup at a time.
Disclaimer: This meetup is intended for accessibility professionals to connect, share expertise, and learn from one another. Please note that this is not for sales or marketing. Promotional activity of any kind is not permitted.
Upcoming events
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Q1 Event @ Amazon HQ
Amazon (Frontier 17.401 & Deck), 2205 7th Ave, Seattle, WA, USJoin us for our Q1 2026 PNW Accessibility Professionals Meetup at Amazon!
📅 Friday, February 20th
🕐 9:00-11:30AM (optional add on 11:30AM-12:30PM)
📍 Amazon, Frontier 17.401 & Deck - 2205 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Join us at Amazon for a morning of accessibility learning! The itinerary is packed with ways to connect with fellow accessibility professionals. See below for details.
Agenda
9-9:30AM: Breakfast and networking
9:30-10AM: Interactive Workshop led by Rachel Grossman-Kahn (Audible) and Nandita Gupta (Cisco)
Details on the workshop: Envision, communicate and solve your toughest accessibility problems with the help of the accessibility community.
10-11AM: Amazon Accessibility Leadership Panel with:
- Elodie Fichet, Head of Brand Accessibility
- JoAnna Hansen, Director of Accessibility – WW Stores
- Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility – Devices
- moderated by Linnea Carlson (Amazon)
More details on the panel: Amazon Accessibility leaders will share their technical and strategic approaches to creating accessible experiences across Devices, Retail, Employee Experience, Brand Marketing and AWS. The panel explores implementation challenges, scalable solutions, and cross-team collaboration methods in diverse technical environments. Designed for accessibility practitioners seeking insights into operationalizing accessibility at scale and learning more about Amazon’s accessibility ethos.
11-11:30AM: Networking and an option to make your way to Amazon Learning Center (Amazon - Day 1, 2121 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121)
(Optional) 11:30AM-12:30PM: Amazon Accessibility Learning Center Tour
The Amazon Accessibility Learning Center is a facility dedicated to advancing inclusive technology and design. Our 650-square-foot space in Day 1 HQ brings together Amazon employees, accessibility experts, and community members to create technology that works for everyone. The center serves as a central hub for product testing, employee training, and accessibility research across all Amazon devices and services, ensuring we continue to innovate with accessibility at the forefront of development. Join us for hands on demonstrations of Amazon’s accessibility features.
Registration is required for this event. Please register below!
Please contact Rachel at illowskr@audible.com for accessibility requests. ASL interpreters will be available throughout the event. There is a fenced service dog relief area next to the Spheres, close to 6th Ave.
How to find us: If you are driving, park in the Frontier Parking Garage. If you are walking or taking public transport, the main entrance is on 7th Ave. Once you arrive, whichever your transport, there will be a greeter inside the Frontier lobby. They will assist you in getting a visitor badge from security and direct you to the 17th floor (17.401) for the event.
We hope to see you soon!
Linnea and Rachel23 attendees
Past events
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