Yay!

[denise]

I've just received an email accepting my proposal for the 2011 linux.conf.au, which makes me happy beyond belief -- I had a blast last year, and I was really hoping I'd get the proposal accepted this year so I could attend again.

I'll be presenting a short tutorial session (1 hour and 45 minutes) entitled "Beyond Alt Text: Web Accessibility for the 21st Century". Super special thanks go to the dw_accessibility team, without whom I wouldn't know half of what I know!

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[princessofgeeks]

congratulations!

[jadelennox]

\o/

[john]

You better come visit me in NZ or I might cry sad tears of sadness... <3

[denise]

You may have to come visit me in Brisbane -- I won't have control of the flights, and given my general mobility issues it's a good idea to stay put!

[john]

Well, if you insist :>

BTW, there's only two nonstops from LAX to BNE -- none from SFO -- on V Australia, which is the Virgin brand, and Qantas. Beware that V Australia's seats are narrower, but are likely to have more fun in-flight entertainment. Your other options are connecting through Sydney.

[denise]

I was actually thinking of connecting through SFO and AKL on Air New Zealand, since their seats were awesome and they're Star Alliance, which is where my miles are with.

[john]

*nodnod* They are generally awesome, indeed. *points to icon* Well, if you connect through AKL, that's a very good reason to break your journey for a day and have some john time!

...hey, I'm nothing if not persistent. :D

[jd]

And if you decide you want to take a bit of a layover in SFO, you're definitely welcome :) (Might make a long day of travelling a little better.)

[rainbow]

WOO!!!

[stewardess]

Marvelous!

[blithespirit]

Very cool, congrats! And great topic!

[zarhooie]

Congrats!

Go you!

[ellenp]

WOOHOO! The perfect place to be in January!

[fu]

Yay \o/

[roga]

That is so awesome! Congrats :D

[yvi]

Oh, nice!

In case you want to come to Germany, by the way: http://events.ccc.de/2010/07/30/27c3-we-come-in-peace-call-for-participation/ :) (don't be put off by their focus, they also accept other topics :))

[alitalf]

That is srsly impressive, well done!

Is there any likelihood you will post what is possible to post of the content of your tutorial? Web accessibility has long been an interest of mine, and I'd be interested to update my knowledge. What I understand of the subject gets applied, as best I can manage, at www.tolkiensociety.org

[denise]

Oh, absolutely! I'll post the slides, and I think LCA broadcasts (they did last year, at least, although the final video version never quite went up...)