What we’re about
TorontoJS is a 100% volunteer run community and non-profit that supports all in their learning and passion for sharing knowledge in JavaScript and software development.
- We’ve grown from the merging of a few local meetups 10 years ago to be one of the largest tech meetups in the world!
- Our members and volunteers are in Toronto, the GTHA, and so many places around the world.
- TorontoJS has an active program of in-person and online events, community software projects, and a supportive Slack community.
We’re growing and have in-person and online volunteer opportunities for all areas of the tech community: developers, designers, UIUX, a11y/accessibility product, QA, and more.
TorontoJS is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
- Code Of Conduct (Be nice, be professional)
Come be part of an awesomely supportive, welcoming, and active community while advancing your career!
Connect With TorontoJS
- Give A Talk
- Website: https://torontojs.com
- Join us on Slack
- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torontojs/
- Github
- YouTube youtube.com/c/TorontoJSMeetup
- Twitter/X https://twitter.com/torontojs
- You can also find TorontoJS events on Guild.host: https://guild.host/torontojs/events
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Accessibility for Devs Series: Online Talk and Workshop (topic TBA)Link visible for attendees
This is our third Accessibility for Devs event and the second online one! Topic and location are TBA but register early as these events will fill up fast.
- Would you like to advance your career and improve your software development skills with accessibility in mind?
- Are you curious about accessibility ("a11y") but don't know where to start?
- Have you attended other web accessibility events, but they seem to be geared more to designers and product managers?
- Do you know that accessibility is becoming increasingly important for legal, business, and human rights reasons?
Well then this is the series for you!
The Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series is designed for developers and run by developers. Every event will have a live coding demo and/or hands on practice so you can level up your skills.Location: Online
Topic: TBA
Speaker: TBAAbout Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series:
- On the third Monday of every month
- Alternating between online and in-person events
- Open to all skill levels
- Coding focus but no accessibility knowledge required
- Run by the new Accessibility Team at TorontoJS!
Accessibility of Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series:
(Because accessibility isn't just about users!)- All in-person events will be wheelchair accessible and have easy access to an accessible subway station or streetcar route.
- Online events will have auto captioning enabled and presenters/hosts will do our best to provide described audio of visuals.
- Talks uploaded to YouTube will have both captions and transcripts (Please note: It may take a while for the first few YouTube videos to have captions and transcripts as we are setting up the new accessibility team. We're looking for volunteers!)
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About TorontoJS: ℹ️
Did you know that our members and volunteers are not just in Toronto, and that we're not just JavaScript! We welcome people from any field in tech and with any level of skills - from students and those considering a career change up to seasoned professionals with decades of experience.
TorontoJS is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
Please read the code of conduct prior to attending this meeting. https://torontojs.com/code_of_conduct
We welcome and encourage people who are disabled, neurodivergent, deaf/Deaf, LGBTQ2S+, and BIPOC, to attend events, get involved as members and to volunteer!
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Connect With TorontoJS 🔗- Website: https://torontojs.com
- Join us on Slack!
- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torontojs/
- You can also find TorontoJS events on Guild.host: https://guild.host/torontojs/events
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Text: Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series In-Person
Talk and Workshop
Topic: TBA
Location: Toronto TBA
Design: Dark theme, black background, white text on the left and centre. Top left:White universal accessibility icon
On the right there's a stylized grey CN tower on a red background that looks like flood lights shining up from the ground. - UIUX Design: Online Talk and Workshop (topic TBA)Link visible for attendees
This is our second UIUX Design event and the first online one! Topic is TBA but register early as these events will fill up fast.
- Would you like to advance your career and improve your UIUX Design and Frontend skills?
- Are you a graphic designer who wants to improve your UI design skills?
- Are you a frontend developer that wants to improve your design and Figma skills?
- Would you like to be part of a tech meetup community where developers listen to and value designers?
Well then this is the series for you!
The UIUX Design Series is designed for designers and frontend developers and run by the TorontoJS Design Team.Location: Online
Topic: TBA
Speaker: TBAAbout UIUX Design Talk & Workshop Series:
- On the first Wednesday of every month
- Alternating between online and in-person events
- Open to all skill levels
- Software focus but no design knowledge required
- Run by the new Design Team at TorontoJS!
Accessibility of UIUX Design Talk & Workshop Series:
(Because accessibility isn't just about users!)- All in-person events will be wheelchair accessible and have easy access to an accessible subway station or streetcar route.
- Online events will have auto captioning enabled and presenters/hosts will do our best to provide described audio of visuals.
- Talks uploaded to YouTube will have both captions and transcripts (Please note: It may take a while for the first few YouTube videos to have captions and transcripts as we are setting up the new accessibility team. We're looking for volunteers!)
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About TorontoJS: ℹ️
Did you know that our members and volunteers are not just in Toronto, and that we're not just JavaScript! We welcome people from any field in tech and with any level of skills - from students and those considering a career change up to seasoned professionals with decades of experience.
TorontoJS is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
Please read the code of conduct prior to attending this meeting. https://torontojs.com/code_of_conduct
We welcome and encourage people who are disabled, neurodivergent, deaf/Deaf, LGBTQ2S+, and BIPOC, to attend events, get involved as members and to volunteer!
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Connect With TorontoJS 🔗- Website: https://torontojs.com
- Join us on Slack!
- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torontojs/
- You can also find TorontoJS events on Guild.host: https://guild.host/torontojs/events
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Text: Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series In-Person
Talk and Workshop
Topic: TBA
Location: Toronto TBA
Design: Dark theme, black background, white text on the left and centre. Top left:White universal accessibility icon
On the right there's a stylized grey CN tower on a red background that looks like flood lights shining up from the ground. - Accessibility for Devs Series: In-Person Talks and panel Q&A (topic TBA)Needs location
This is our fourth Accessibility for Devs event and the second in-person one! Topic and location are TBA but register early as these events will fill up fast.
This event will have 2 or 3 talks each geared to a different levels of dev skills/career stage followed by some networking time and a panel Q&A.
- Would you like to advance your career and improve your software development skills with accessibility in mind?
- Are you curious about accessibility ("a11y") but don't know where to start?
- Have you attended other web accessibility events, but they seem to be geared more to designers and product managers?
- Do you know that accessibility is becoming increasingly important for legal, business, and human rights reasons?
Well then this is the series for you!
The Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series is designed for developers and run by developers. Every event will have a live coding demo and/or hands on practice so you can level up your skills.
Location: Downtown Toronto - TBA
Theme: 2 to 3 talks for different skill levels of devs followed by a panel Q&A.
Topics: TBA
Speakers: TBA
We also might have a casual social after party!About Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series:
- On the third Monday of every month
- Alternating between online and in-person events
- Open to all skill levels
- Coding focus but no accessibility knowledge required
- Run by the new Accessibility Team at TorontoJS!
Accessibility of Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series:
(Because accessibility isn't just about users!)- All in-person events will be wheelchair accessible and have easy access to an accessible subway station or streetcar route.
- Online events will have auto captioning enabled and presenters/hosts will do our best to provide described audio of visuals.
- Talks uploaded to YouTube will have both captions and transcripts (Please note: It may take a while for the first few YouTube videos to have captions and transcripts as we are setting up the new accessibility team. We're looking for volunteers!)
***
About TorontoJS: ℹ️
Did you know that our members and volunteers are not just in Toronto, and that we're not just JavaScript! We welcome people from any field in tech and with any level of skills - from students and those considering a career change up to seasoned professionals with decades of experience.
TorontoJS is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
Please read the code of conduct prior to attending this meeting. https://torontojs.com/code_of_conduct
We welcome and encourage people who are disabled, neurodivergent, deaf/Deaf, LGBTQ2S+, and BIPOC, to attend events, get involved as members and to volunteer!
***
Connect With TorontoJS 🔗- Website: https://torontojs.com
- Join us on Slack!
- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torontojs/
- You can also find TorontoJS events on Guild.host: https://guild.host/torontojs/events
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Alt text for cover image:
Text: Accessibility for Devs Talk & Workshop Series In-Person
Talk and Workshop
Topic: TBA
Location: Toronto TBA
Design: Dark theme, black background, white text on the left and centre. Top left:White universal accessibility icon
On the right there's a stylized grey CN tower on a red background that looks like flood lights shining up from the ground.
