Name: It takes a village: making GIS accessible
Start: 2026-05-26T13:45:00-0400
End: 2026-05-26T14:15:00-0400

It takes a village: making GIS accessible

Tuesday May 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT

Auditorium

Since the release of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II federal mandate, the GIS community has been working on making their apps and maps accessible. As part of our work the last two years, we’ve held accessibility office hours each week to help our fellow Creators within the Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. During this presentation, we’ll cover some tips on how to host effective office hours, and we’ll go over some of the most-asked questions we’ve received.

Speakers

Alexandra Wolfe

GIS Analyst, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Elaine Brewer

Digital Experience Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game

Hi! I'm a Digital Experiences Coordinator at the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game. What does that mean, you ask? I take GIS, social media, and our Commonwealth website, mix them together, and create meaningful stories for our audiences. I also work with our small team to... Read More →

Erica Poisson

Watershed GIS Coordinator, MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation

I am the GIS Director for Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection. I’ve been with DCR since 2017, and have helped push the agency into being one of the leaders in GIS use within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs... Read More →

Tuesday May 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Auditorium

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