Join Erin Perkins of Mabely Q and Jen Siomacco of Catalyst Wedding Co. and VVITCH Digital Agency in a two-hour presentation and Q&A about what accessibility means in the wedding industry. Learn:

• how to make your marketing more accessible online

• what alt text and [ID] mean on Instagram

• ways to advocate for disability rights as a businessowner

• how to provide an accessible experience for your couples and their guests

Closed captions will be provided throughout the duration of the class. The slide deck from the class will be provided to all attendees after the class and a recording will be available to attendees upon request.

The tickets to attend this class are $75 No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please email altaredpdx@gmail.com and we’ll figure out a solution.

About the Speakers

Erin Perkins (she/her) is an online business manager, graphic designer, and accessibility advocate. A deaf businessowner, Erin founded Mabely Q in March 2018 where she helps content creators and small business owners improve their online user experiences by giving them the information and expertise they need to consistently meet accessibility standards. Learn more at mabelyq.com and @mabely_q.

Jen Siomacco (she/her) has worked in technology, marketing, and publishing for 10 years. After years as a UX designer in the corporate world, Jen put her skills to work as one of the owners of Catalyst Wedding Co. She launched VVITCH Digital Agency to help feminist small businesses grow into revolutionary brands. Learn more at vvitchdigital.com and @vvitchdigital.

About the Host

Altared is an international event for wedding vendors who want to change the wedding industry. Learn more at altaredpdx.com and @altaredpdx.

This class is one of many Altared is offering in 2021. Each class is a paid partnership with an established educator on the topics of diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility in the wedding industry. Subscribe to the Altared newsletter to be notified about upcoming classes.