For anyone interested in activities of the Northern California STC chapters, including joint activities like the Touchstone technical communication competition and the Kenneth Gordon Scholarship.

The Canadian Issues SIG gives Canadian members a place to exchange professional development information and discuss political, socioeconomic, and geographical issues that technical communicators face in Canada. Due to limited settings, this group and information posted in this group is open to SIG members only.

The Lone Writer SIG works to provide a supportive community and professional resources for lone technical writers.

Forum for SIG Managers to discuss leadership topics and concerns

Accessibility is an important part of the technical communicator's toolkit. You could say it's a cousin of usability (or is usability a cousin of accessibility?) We cover topics that relate to accessibility in the field of technical communication. Some people think accessibility is a niche topic and that it doesn't concern them. However, WHO states that all people have some sort of disability! The word accessibility works when talking about specific techniques for web design or development, but the word "inclusion" is catching on more and more. Inclusion indicates that your product or service welcomes everyone and has an attitude of respect and tolerance. Big words, but we aim high. Catch us on Twitter at @stcaccess or on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1852045

AN STC PACESETTER COMMUNITY (2010-2011) and COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE (2012) The Carolina Chapter currently serves members in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina (and beyond!). All of our meetings are made available as online, live webinars, to better serve non-local members. Visit http://stc-carolina.org to learn more about our community. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=21047 Twitter: @stc_carolina Carolina Communique (newsletter): http://newsletter.stc-carolina.org

The Consulting & Independent Contracting SIG serves is a nexus for STC information about practicing TC as an independent consultant.

A discussion group for the Palm Beaches chapter of STC

Over 20 years, STC Sacramento has experimented vigorously in providing all kinds of services to members and to the community. Members work in high tech, health care, and government. We also have a growing number of student members, and some of us are full- or part-time teachers.

A group to gather ideas for the 60th Anniversary celebration at the STC Summit in Atlanta, GA.

Established in 2009, the Content Strategy SIG is home to STC members practicing as content strategists or wanting to learn more about this emerging field.

The Policies and Procedures SIG develops and promotes the discipline of policies and procedures communication through networking, presentations, publications, and professional support.

Discussion Group for Chapter Presidents

The Emerging Technologies SIG monitors the ever-expanding uses of technology in technical communication. New tools such as hypermedia, online editing, and multimedia systems are changing the way technical communicators work.

From the 1990s to this present date, STC India has been offering knowledge and improving professional lives in the field of technical communication.

The Southern Nevada chapter first met in April of 1986. Since then, its presence in southern Nevada has been steadily growing to serve all areas in southern Nevada (it also has a few members in St. George, UT.)

The Quality and Process Improvement SIG develops and shares knowledge of how to implement, improve, and sustain quality management systems, quality standards, and business processes.

Open discussion about creating a marketing communication plan for your community.

STC's Los Angeles Chapter offers opportunities for networking with technical communication professionals in a convivial atmosphere.

The Academic Community supports the professional responsibilities of STC members worldwide who work as educators and researchers in colleges and universities.