Diversity and inclusion

How I used guilt as a motivator for good

its-surya — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How I used guilt as a motivator for good its-surya Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00

Guilt is usually considered a negative emotion, but by steering it well, you can achieve surprising success.

Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn't contributed much to the…

3 key open source challenges in developing countries

Ahmed Sobeh — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

3 key open source challenges in developing countries Ahmed Sobeh Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00

Open source faces many struggles in developing countries that make how it's perceived and its associations inaccurate and out of touch.

When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I'm involved in daily, I'm usually met with…

How to encourage positive online communication in your open source community

ultimike — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How to encourage positive online communication in your open source community ultimike Thu, 03/30/2023 - 03:00

The Drupal community uses nudges to keep conversations productive and inclusive.

Threaded online conversations are a relatively new form of communication that can improve knowledge transfer and availability, but they can also stray from the original intent…

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How open source leaders can foster an inclusive environment

kcarcia — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

How open source leaders can foster an inclusive environment kcarcia Fri, 02/10/2023 - 03:00

Those you lift into the community will someday be able to extend a hand to others.

Open source leaders can foster inclusive communities for newcomers by creating belonging, providing opportunities, and showing support. They understand the intricacies of…

How open source provides accessibility for the neurodivergent community

AmyJune — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

How open source provides accessibility for the neurodivergent community AmyJune Thu, 12/29/2022 - 03:00

Here are four examples of how open source creates a more accessible environment for those on the neurodivergent spectrum.

Not everyone uses the internet or digital assets in the same way. When some people think about accessibility, they only think of people with physical disabilities, which…

5 open source ideas for being more inclusive through accessibility

AmyJune — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

5 open source ideas for being more inclusive through accessibility AmyJune Wed, 12/28/2022 - 03:00

Open source tools and principles pave the way for improved accessibility in technology.

As the internet opens the planet into a world stage, inclusion should be at the forefront of how we design, build, and implement our ideas. With 15% of people self-identifying…

Give back to open source on Giving Tuesday

jhibbets — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Give back to open source on Giving Tuesday jhibbets Tue, 11/29/2022 - 02:00

Here are 18 ways to support and donate to free and open source organizations for Giving Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday is always a reminder to me to consider how to give back to open source projects, communities, and organizations. In 2012, GivingTuesday was created to encourage…

How open source weaves connections between countries

pshapiro — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

How open source weaves connections between countries pshapiro Thu, 11/03/2022 - 03:00

If global friendships are grown repeatedly, the world would be an immeasurably better place. Open source is an outstanding tool to make that happen.

Long ago, when I was a tech administrator for Arlington Public Schools, I received an unexpected email saying, "Our school in India loves your children's stories, so we've…

Remixing Linux for blind and visually impaired users

vpolasek — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Remixing Linux for blind and visually impaired users vpolasek Mon, 10/24/2022 - 03:00

Vojtux, a Fedora project, is an unofficial Linux distribution aimed at visually impaired users.

When I was around 5 years old, my father brought home our first computer. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in computers. I haven't stopped hanging…

Create a more diverse and equitable open source project with open standards

discombobulateme — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Create a more diverse and equitable open source project with open standards discombobulateme Fri, 06/24/2022 - 03:00

Using open standards improves your project's quality and shareability. Most importantly, they can guide technology development by gently enforcing space for diversity and…

This article is intended to serve as a reference so that you can understand everything you need to be proud of your repository and make your open source project more open. By…