Title: Creating a Diverse, Inclusive, Welcoming WordPress Meetup or WordCamp Author: jillbinder Published: August 18, 2023 Last modified: February 28, 2024 --- # Creating a Diverse, Inclusive, Welcoming WordPress Meetup or WordCamp ## In this article * [Resources for WordPress Meetup and WordCamp Organizers](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#resources-for-wordpress-meetup-and-wordcamp-organizers) - [Definitions](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#definitions) - [Essential Material](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#essential-material) - [Optional Advanced Topics](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#optional-advanced-topics) [↑ Back to top](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#wp--skip-link--target) ## 󠀁[Resources for WordPress Meetup and WordCamp Organizers](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#resources-for-wordpress-meetup-and-wordcamp-organizers)󠁿 ### 󠀁[Definitions](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#definitions)󠁿 * [A Primer for DEIB in WordPress (#WPDiversity)](https://wordpress.tv/2023/08/13/jill-binder-birgit-olzem-contributor-mentorship-a-primer-for-deib-at-wordpress-events-wpdiversity/) A video on the basics of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within the WordPress community and at our MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and WordCamps. * [Diversity in WordPress: Why and what is it in your part of the world?](https://wordpress.tv/2023/08/13/jill-binder-diversity-in-wordpress-why-and-what-is-it-in-your-part-of-the-world/) A video on defining what the diversity looks like for your WordPress Meetups and WordCamps in your part of the world. * [Why is diversity important — To WordPress and YOUR local community?An article covering why diversity is important for our WordPress Meetups and WordCamps. ### 󠀁[Essential Material](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#essential-material)󠁿 * [Venue Accessibility Checklist](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/first-steps/venue-accessibility-checklist/) A list that can help you assess potential venues for accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility). * [Organizing Diverse and Inclusive Events Workbook](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1irxnNn1iYp17BdQEBs0hIzb6QM8GpPQnfpfyqi6hzNA/edit?usp=sharing) A google doc workbook with important questions and checklists for making your event diverse, inclusive, welcoming. This link will create a copy of the workbook for you to fill in your own answers. * [Code of Conduct](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/planning-details/code-of-conduct/)( for[ in-person events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/planning-details/code-of-conduct/) and[ for virtual events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/virtual-events/online-code-of-conduct/)) A key component of creating inclusive, safer events is by displaying and applying a code of conductCode of Conduct “A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.”– [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_of_conduct). ### 󠀁[Optional Advanced Topics](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-inclusive-welcoming-wordpress-meetup-or-wordcamp/?output_format=md#optional-advanced-topics)󠁿 * [Organizing Diverse and Inclusive Events Workshop](https://learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/creating-a-welcoming-and-diverse-space-part-1/) Three videos on what can you do to foster, promote, and support diversity and an inclusive space - 1. [Diversity in WordPress: Why and what is it in your part of the world?](https://wordpress.tv/2023/08/13/jill-binder-diversity-in-wordpress-why-and-what-is-it-in-your-part-of-the-world/) - 2. [Creating a Welcoming and Diverse Space Part 1](https://learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/creating-a-welcoming-and-diverse-space-part-1/) - 3. [Creating a Welcoming and Diverse Space Part 2](https://learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/creating-a-welcoming-and-diverse-space-part-2/) * [Inclusive and Welcoming Events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/first-steps/inclusive-and-welcoming-events/) An article on the basics of how to make your event diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. * [How to run your own Inclusion workshop for your Meetup or WordCamp](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/how-to-run-the-inclusion-workshop/) You are invited to run the “Organizing Diverse and Inclusive Events” workshop for your MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). or WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They’re one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).. * [Encouraging Diversity in Meetups and WordCamps](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2020/06/23/tuesday-trainings-encouraging-diversity-in-meetups-and-wordcamps/) A panel discussion lead by @angelasjin. How we can better encourage and support diversity in Meetups and WordCamps, and in the broader WordPress community. * [https://stimpunks.org/access/](https://stimpunks.org/access/) The Stimpunks Foundation created this site full of useful articles on making events friendly for Neurodivergent and Disabled People * [The Calling In Series](https://angelajin.blog/tag/the-calling-in-series/) Calling in brings awareness to problematic or oppressive behavior. A series of articles from @angelasjin on good ways to approach it. * [All community diversity & inclusion initiatives](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/first-steps/inclusive-and-welcoming-events/community-inclusion-initiatives/) Official list of all community diversity and inclusion initiatives. * [Organizations Supporting WordPress.org: New Working Group Proposal](https://make.wordpress.org/meta/2023/08/09/organizations-supporting-wordpress-org/) The proposal for a centralized working group to collect WordPress resources from all independent organizations, including ones that support Inclusion and Diversity. First published August 18, 2023 Last updated February 28, 2024 [ Previous: Creating a Diverse Speaker Lineup](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/creating-a-diverse-speaker-lineup/) [ Next: Resources for Underrepresented Speakers in WordPress](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/resources-for-underrepresented-speakers-in-wordpress/)