Getting Started 🌟
Your quick path into the Commons
Never thought about web accessibility? → Start with the basics - why the web is uncomfortable for so many people and how we can do better
Pick Your Adventure Style
🦉 Choose Your Animal (Your Perspective)
| Animal | Your Superpower | Good For |
|---|---|---|
| 🦉 Owl | See details others miss | Visual clarity, contrast, typography |
| 🐬 Dolphin | Hear what others might not | Sound design, audio accessibility |
| 🦌 Deer | Know the best paths | Navigation, user flows, simplicity |
| 🦊 Fox | Make things simple and clever | Cognitive accessibility, clear interfaces |
| 🐻 Bear | Create calm, cozy spaces | Reducing overwhelm, vestibular comfort |
| 🐙 Octopus | Adapt to many ways of thinking | Neurodiversity, flexible solutions |
⚔️ Choose Your Role (How You Want to Help)
| Role | What You Do | Start Here |
|---|---|---|
| 🧙 Mage | Research and discover | Research Hub |
| ⚔️ Warrior | Build and fix tools | Current Issues |
| 📜 Sage | Write and explain | Documentation Issues |
| 🎨 Artisan | Design experiences | Design Discussions |
| 🏹 Ranger | Explore and test | Testing Quests |
| 💚 Healer | Keep spaces kind | Community Issues |
Mix, match, or switch roles anytime. This is your journey.
Quick Starts
🆕 Brand New to Open Source?
- Try CM-Colors - our working tool
- Browse Good First Quests
- Introduce yourself in any issue comments
🔬 Want to Research?
→ Research Hub for templates and current mysteries
💻 Ready to Code?
→ Technical Setup Guide and open issues
🎨 Designer or Decision Maker?
→ Test CM-Colors and share feedback
Community Guidelines
Be kind to yourself first. Take breaks, ask questions, change your mind.
Read these when you need them: - Ethics Guide - protecting everyone - Social Media Ethics - using community wisdom respectfully
Need Help?
- Comment on any GitHub issue
- Tag maintainers in discussions
- Create new issues for questions
Your comfort matters. Your perspective matters. Your contributions matter.
Ready to make the web softer for everyone? 🌊✨