@solarpunklitmag.bsky.social this might be interesting too mgifford.github.io/accessible-b...

@solarpunklitmag.bsky.social great monologs. Thought you would like mgifford.github.io/inclusive-em...

In early June, we announced that we had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. (the German Institute for Standardization) to strengthen open source participation in international standards development. Photo: Peter-Paul Weiler

“…the existing internet access model, driven by profit maximization, fails to meet the needs of marginalized communities and perpetuates inequalities…” www.northendconnect.ca

Simple quote seen at UN Open Source Week: "be the catalist that makes the world work better" #UNOSW #NYC #OpenSource

Final stretch at UN Open Source Week! 🏁 Today, we're joining the Community-Led Side Events organized by RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), @openforumeurope.org, @curiossorg.bsky.social, and Red Hat, hosted by IBM.

🏛️ Got insights on how government agencies can maximize #Drupal? Share them at #DrupalGovCon! The #CallForSpeakers is open until June 26, so lock in your topics today! ⏰ 📆 August 11–13, 2026 🏫 University of Maryland, College Park 🔗 Apply to speak here: sessionize.com/drupal-govco...

Day 2 of UN Open Source Week! Focused on Open Source AI. Inspiring words from Adriana Groh & Thomas Jarzombek ("Public Money, Public Code"). Great to be with the #Drupal community, including Timothy Lehnen & Tiffany Farriss.👇 #UNOSW #OpenSource #FOSS

The second #Maintainathon at #UNOpenSourceWeek brought together more than 100 participants across two tracks and 15 sessions: maintainers, governments, NGOs, researchers, OSPOs, and open source communities speaking openly about what it actually takes to sustain critical digital infrastructure.

🇺🇳 United Nations Open Source Week 2026 has officially kickstarted today at the United Nations Headquarters in New York! The Drupal Association is honored to be part of this premier global forum. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌐✨ #Drupal #OpenSource #AI #UNOpenSourceWeek

Two tracks are run in parallel: Technical Maintenance room brings maintainers together to share knowledge on the practice of open source maintenance. The Capacity & Stewardship room is focused on how organizations, institutions, and governments can better support critical open source technologies.

If you can't be here in NYC for the UN's Open Source Week, you can still access the live feed online from Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Check out: www.unopensource.org#process #UNOpenSourceWeek #UNOSW #UnitedNations #OpenSource

I am in NYC for the UN Open Source Week! Anyone want to get together tonight for dinner? #UNOSW #UnitedNations

This is about as uplifting as you would expect. Still a good listen www.themaybe.org/podcast/comp... #AI #Palestine #Israel

What if neighbours worked together to make solar, battery backup & home electrification easier and more affordable? I'm exploring a community-led model for Ottawa that focuses on transparency, resilience & reducing costs through neighbourhood-scale adoption. mgifford.github.io/neighbourhoo...

What if neighbours worked together to make solar, battery backup, and home electrification easier and more affordable? I'm exploring a community-led model for Ottawa. No sales pressure. No exclusive vendors. Just transparency and shared learning. mgifford.github.io/neighbourhoo...

@kojordan.com I just archived this but you might be interested mgifford.github.io/eu-plus-gove...

How can societies balance innovation with the need for transparency, interoperability, and public oversight? #AIQ #AI

How can societies balance innovation with the need for transparency, interoperability, and public oversight? #AIQ #AI

What characteristics should critical digital infrastructure possess if it is to remain accountable to the communities that depend upon it? #AIQ #AI

How might the principles of good participation guide the design and governance of digital infrastructure? #AIQ #AI

What responsibilities do institutions have to avoid creating new forms of dependency in the digital age? #AIQ #AI

What are we building together that will strengthen community, deepen trust, and leave future generations with greater hope than we inherited? #AIQ #AI

When efficiency conflicts with dignity, relationship, or justice, what should guide our decisions? #AIQ #AI

How can data and technology be used to support human flourishing while ensuring that people are never reduced to data points, predictions, or commercial assets? #AIQ #Ai

@[email protected] does this work?

Who benefits from the concentration of technological power, and how might innovation be distributed more broadly so that communities everywhere can contribute to shaping the future? #AIQ #AI

If knowledge is a gift to be shared rather than a resource to be hoarded, what responsibilities do we have to ensure that access to knowledge remains open and equitable? #AIQ #AI

How might our institutions create space not merely for speaking, but for listening deeply enough that disagreement becomes a source of wisdom rather than division? #AiQ #AI

What European governments still are using legacy social media? mgifford.github.io/eu-plus-gove...

Available now. Today. “Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech” Info: accessibilityethics.org Links to other sellers: adrianroselli.com/2025/11/pre-... (anchor) Add to your StoryGraph to-read pile: app.thestorygraph.com/books/42da2f... #DigitalAccessibilityEthics

I am thrilled to announce that I’ve contributed a chapter to the new book, Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech. Published earlier today! www.lflegal.com/book/digital... #DigitalAccessibilityEthics #Accessibility

New blog post: NHS Goes To War Against Open Source https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/05/nhs-goes-to-war-against-open-source/ The NHS is preparing to close nearly all of its Open Source repositories. Throughout my time working for the UK Government - in GDS, NHSX, i.AI, and others - I championed …

We are excited that CivicActioner Jonathan Bourland will be speaking at the Drupal AI Summit NYC 2026 on May 14th! We’re energized by the way our community continues to show up, share what’s working (and what’s not), and push Drupal AI forward together. 
🔗 new.drupal.org/ai/events/Dr...

ICYMI CivicActions was named one of the 7 Best Drupal Agencies for Government and Public Sector Websites (ADA & WCAG Compliant). Accessibility isn’t a final check—it’s built into the entire delivery lifecycle to drive better outcomes. www.drupalpartners.com/blog/best-dr...

@canadaland.com why don't you have a #starterpack for your great hosts and indeed for your amazing guests. Seems like an easy way to highlight the people who are making and covering the news.

Interesting interview by @noorazrieh.bsky.social about the high-speed rail in Canada. I am still in favour of it, but it certainly seems that there are problems with the process.

So many good shows on #CanadaLandShow — I enjoy getting insight on what is happening to Canadians. It's a refreshing view on the news. Thanks @canadaland.com www.labs.canadaland.com/share

The #DigitalCommons European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (#EDIC) is taking shape with more countries joining, a newly appointed Director, and its first projects — including a pilot for a European #SovereignTechFund. Congratulations to Laurent Rojey on his appointment as Director 🧵

Looking forward to this!

CivicActioner Daniel Mundra shares how our team has been analyzing increases in both expected (“good”) bots like search crawlers, and less predictable traffic that can strain systems and affect performance. medium.com/civicactions...

We are excited to see CivicActioner Steve Wirt on Talking Drupal! This episode is packed with thoughtful insights on building digital platforms that make a difference. talkingdrupal.com/544 #Drupal #TalkingDrupal #OpenSource #Accessibility #DigitalStrategy #FOSS

CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford in @federalnewsnetwork.com on why acquisition is key to advancing Section 508 compliance across government. Read the article: federalnewsnetwork.com/acquisition-... #Accessibility #Section508 #a11y

As the U.S. Dept. of Education’s #LINCS platform grew, infrastructure complexity increased. CivicActions streamlined operations by reducing servers from 6 to 4—and is now re-engineering the platform with Infrastructure as Code for automated, consistent deployments.

New blog post: How Can Governments Pay Open Source Maintainers? https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/03/how-can-governments-pay-open-source-maintainers/ When I worked for the UK Government I was once asked if we could find a way to pay for all the Open Source Software we were using. It is a …

Accessibility Tip of the Week: Use headings & spacing to group related content. People with very low vision may zoom in 1400x into your page to read it. Thinking through how related content is grouped together will help with navigation. tinyurl.com/a11yCA #a11y

🌟 Less than 2 weeks until #DrupalConChicago! CivicActions is proud to be a sponsor. Stop by booth #124 to meet our team: Mike Gifford @ox.ca, Kelly Smith, Cameron Prince, Bill Ogilvie, Marissa Fox, Dave Pickett, and Rey Ecchevarria! Event details: events.drupal.org/chicago2026

New tool alert! I’ve launched pdf-crawler a GitHub-based tool for scanning #PDF #accessibility. It’s built on the shoulders of giants—specifically the Luxembourg government’s simplA11yPDFCrawler. I’ve repurposed their tech to make it easier to run audits via GitHub. mgifford.github.io/pdf-crawler/

Dries is more optimistic about Drupal's future than he's ever been. Be in the room at #DrupalConChicago to hear more. 🎟 buff.ly/ZE8vUB6 #Driesnote #Drupal25 #OSS #OpenSource