Practical Strategies for Centering DEI in Your Open Source Event
summary
Practical checklist of concrete steps: prioritize attendee safety, measure DEI with CHAOSS DEI badging (applications reviewed on GitHub), and fund accessibility via sponsorships. Use anonymized CFP first pass plus a diverse selection committee and reserved invited slots; offer scholarships, a first‑time‑speaker track, and on‑site newcomer liaisons and lunches. Prevent barriers with live captions and sign language, sighted guides, braille printouts, child care or family venues, labeled multi‑choice food options, gender‑neutral restrooms, low‑bandwidth streaming, recordings, and regular feedback loops.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:31About Elizabeth
- 6:30CHAOSS
- 8:27Safety
- 10:20Putting in your heart
- 11:36Centering diversity
- 13:51Centering equity
- 16:06Accessibility
- 20:07Family Friendly
- 28:39Other Considerations
- 32:11Feedback Loop
- 34:09Resources
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