How I escaped poverty using Drupal. The emancipating power of free and accessible Drupal training.

This talk covers the speaker's inspiring journey of how she transformed her life using Drupal, emphasizing the empowering nature of free and accessible Drupal training. As a single mother on welfare in a male-dominated IT environment, she shares her struggles and triumphs while advocating for the importance of free tutorials and community support in the tech field. The speaker details her transition from being a historian with no formal IT studies to becoming a Drupal Site Builder, all while navigating personal challenges. She highlights the value of open-source technology like Drupal in creating opportunities for those facing difficulties, and her current role at the Dutch Government showcases how her experiences can inspire others to pursue similar paths.