Community by Design: Safety and Accessibility in TD Cafe #014

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Community by Design: What It Takes to Make Drupal Events Safe and Inclusive

Episode #014 of the TD Cafe series, released on 12 February 2026, features AmyJune Hineline and Avi Schwab discussing the complexities of organising large-scale Drupal events amid changing expectations around safety, accessibility, and inclusion.

Drawing on experiences from past DrupalCons and community camps, the episode explores the coordination required to maintain community health standards. The conversation addresses accessibility planning, safety considerations, and operational responsibilities that extend beyond session programming.

Governance structures, including the role of the Community Working Group, are also discussed alongside broader reflections on how shared norms are developed within open-source communities. Upcoming gatherings, keynote highlights, and traditions such as the Drupal Coffee Exchange are referenced during the discussion.

Reference: TD Cafe #014 - AmyJune and Avi - Navigating Community, Safety, and Accessibility, Talking Drupal (12 February 2026)

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