ICYMI 🎧 CivicActioner Steve Wirt joined Talking Drupal #546 live from DrupalCon Chicago last month.
They unpacked the event’s tone, highlights from the DriesNote, and key themes —Drupal Canvas, AI, and momentum around site templates and the marketplace.
talkingdrupal.com/546
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.
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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...
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Don't use carousels. They are a bad pattern for people with or without disabilities. Incorporating them into key pages often results in important information being missed. tinyurl.com/a11yCA #a11y
mike and kelly form a heart with their hands
DrupalCon Chicago — that’s a wrap 🎉
An energizing week of sessions, conversations, and community. From the Driesnote to the 25th Anniversary Gala, it’s clear what makes Drupal special: the people.
@ox.ca
#DrupalCon #DrupalConChicago #Drupal #OpenSource
Group selfie at the drupal gala
Day 3 at DrupalCon Chicago ⚡ Final day to visit us at booth #124!
Yesterday brought the Driesnote and the Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala—great energy all around.
It’s been an amazing week connecting with folks from around the world. If we haven’t caught up yet, come find us today!
Two smiling men standing in front of red banners with 'CivicActions' text.
🌟 DrupalCon Chicago is officially underway! There’s nothing like being surrounded by people from around the world who are building, collaborating, and pushing open source forward together.
If you’re here, come say hello at booth #124 and connect with CivicActioners! @ox.ca
Blue sign at a hotel hallway for DrupalCon Chicago 2026, directing to registration.
🌟This week is DrupalCon Chicago!
For the next 4 days, the Drupal community gathers at the Hilton Chicago, and CivicActions is proud to sponsor #DrupalConChicago.
If you’re attending, stop by booth #124 to connect with CivicActioners!
#Drupal #OpenSource #DrupalCon
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...
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
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
Laptop and smartphone displaying an adult education website with topics and resources.
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.
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
Check out the latest episode of Talking Drupal with CivicActioner Steve Wirt!
Listen on for #FOSS insights, thoughts on #Drupal Commerce and more with guest Ryan Szrama.
talkingdrupal.com/543
Person using a laptop displaying the LINCS website with a welcome message and sidebar of announcements. Transcribed Text: "Welcome to the LINCS Community!"
CivicActions is implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the Department of Education LINCS platform.
Why IaC?
🔸 automated deployments
🔸 consistent infrastructure
🔸 stronger security
🔸 support for Zero Trust principles
#GovTech #CivicTech #LINCS
"When we look at AI, I think we really have to focus on a similar approach [to vehicle safety] where we look at guardrails. Do we have the right safety features, and are we planning for the right safety features so we can mitigate those potential risks?"
vimeo.com/1162299931#c...
#EthicalAI
"“This is not just about folks using assistive tech to interact or trust these systems. It’s also about ensuring everything AI creates is genuinely accessible and free from ableist bias.”
📽️ Watch the clip:
vimeo.com/1162299931#c...
#EthicalAI #Accessibility #a11y #CivicTech
Public sector orals are high-stakes—and too often reinvented under pressure. Kudos to CivicActioner Arielle LaBrecque for creating our Orals Training Manual: a practical, repeatable framework for stronger presentations.
We’re sharing it openly:
github.com/CivicActions...
#DigitalCommons
text says: Why Drupal?
Drupal isn’t just a CMS to us.
What the Drupal community makes possible:
📌 Long-term stewardship instead of short-term fixes
📌 A contrib-first culture
📌 A modular architecture
📌 An API-first foundation
📌 Ongoing evolution
Photo of Curtis Ogle with CivicActions logo and text Meet Curtis Ogle, Back-end engineer
Meet our #NewHire Curtis Ogle. Curtis Ogle has recently joined the CivicActions team where he will be working with our client National Science Foundation (NSF). Curtis brings with him 15 years of web development experience and a passion for open source technologies. Welcome to the team, Curtis!
We’re thrilled to share that CivicActioner Steve Wirt will be leading a session at Florida DrupalCamp 2026.
Join him in Orlando, Florida for an energizing weekend of learning, collaboration, and Drupal community.
www.fldrupal.camp/session/get-...
#Drupal #FOSS #OpenSource #DrupalCamp
“AI is less of a calculator and more of a weather forecast. It’s non-deterministic, meaning you cannot guarantee a given output based on your inputs.” - Ron Jones, G2X
Watch the clip:
vimeo.com/1162299931#c...
Futuristic depiction of computer windows with the central text "FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE."
“Open source software, especially in a thriving #FOSS ecosystem like Drupal, provides reusable solutions that many separate government agencies can utilize...They all benefit from the reduced burden of a shared approach.” - Steve Wirt, Back End Engineer
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Badge for Elev8[X] with abstract design
We’re honored to share that CivicActions has been named a 2026 Elev8[X] GovCon Finalist by OrangeSlices! This recognition reflects the strength of our community, partners, and the clients we work alongside every day. Congratulations to our fellow 2026 Elev8[X] finalists!
It’s #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on and honor Black history. At CivicActions, we are committed to amplifying the voices of our Black colleagues as we work toward a stronger future for our company and industry. #BlackHistoryMatters
CivicActions’ Open Standards & Practices Lead @ox.ca Mike Gifford is in Belgium this week speaking at #FOSDEM 2026 in Brussels.
More on FOSDEM: fosdem.org/2026/
#OpenSource #Accessibility #FOSS
All models are wrong—but some are useful.
WCAG contrast ratios helped set the floor, but newer perceptual models like APCA can better reflect how people actually read. Accessibility should serve users, not just thresholds.
Read more: medium.com/civicactions...
#a11y #WCAG #APCA
@ox.ca
"Promotional image for CivicLabs Roundtable Series on Defining Ethical AI, featuring event details and speaker portraits. Transcribed Text: CivicLabs Roundtable Series: Defining Ethical AI A collaborative conversation between government and industry As AI increasingly drives government systems and decisions, we need a clear, actionable definition of ethical AI—one shaped by both public interest and technical reality. This conversation lays the groundwork for shared standards and real-world implementation. A recording of this conversation will be made available after January 22, 2026 Presented by CivicLabs Owen Barton, CTO, CivicLabs, CivicActions Liz Tupper, Sr Director of Product, CivicLabs, CivicActions Jaime Gracia, Director of Corporate Affairs, The Wolverine Group Bennett Gebken, CTO, CivicLabs, Huntridge Labs Ron Jones, CEO, G2X Danielle Mouw, FAR Practitioner Workstream Team, GSA Joel Natividad, Co-CEO and Co-founder, datHere"
How do we define "Ethical AI"?
Tomorrow, CivicLabs convenes a closed, recorded conversation between government and industry leaders. A recording of the conversation will be available after January 22.
Learn more: landing.civicactions.com/ethical-ai-r...
Happy Birthday, @drupalassociation.bsky.social! For 25 years, Drupal has shown what’s possible when a community comes together around open source, collaboration, and shared purpose. #FOSS #OpenSource #CivicTech