Events & Activities

Habt ihr euch schon mal gefragt, welche technischen Hilfsmittel euch im Studium unterstützen können? Im Rahmen vom Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) stellt das Kompetenzzentrum Digitale Barrierefreiheit NRW seine neue Datenbank vor, assistive Technologien (aT.NRW) – ein echtes Must-have für alle, die hindernisfreier durch ihr Studium kommen wollen. In der einstündigen Session zeigen wir euch, welche Tools für welche Bedarfe es gibt, wie sie euch im Uni-Alltag helfen können und beantworten eure Fragen. Außerdem erfahrt ihr, welche Hochschulen in NRW welche Hilfsmittel anbieten. Kommt vorbei und entdeckt das eine oder andere Tool, was euch möglicherweise im Studium helfen könnte. Referent*innen Rose Jokic und Tom Leimbrock stellen euch die Datenbank mit all den Angeboten der Hochschulen in NRW vor und beantworten eure Fragen zur Nutzung.

Celebremos el Día Mundial de la Concienciación sobre la Accesibilidad (GAAD) con un webinar donde hablaremos con Cecilia Geraldo quien nos contará sobre accesibilidad en aplicaciones móviles, buenas prácticas para desarrolladores mobile, su experiencia incorporando accesibilidad al frontend, entre otros temas. Incorporar accesibilidad en nuestros productos y servicios permitirá que una mayor cantidad de personas accedan a sus contenidos, interactúen con una interfaz comprensible y realicen cualquier tipo de transacción o trámite, especialmente personas con discapacidad y personas mayores, quienes se enfrentan día a día a las barreras generadas por un diseño no inclusivo.

Nutzt Eure Kaffeepause für Inputs und Diskussionen zu aktuellen Themen der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. In der Woche rund um den GAAD erwarten Euch jeweils um 14:00 Uhr Kurzvorträge, gefolgt von einer offenen Diskussionsrunde. Jede Sitzung dauert 30 Minuten: 15 Minuten Input und 15 Minuten Diskussion. Wir freuen uns auf Eure Teilnahme und einen gemeinsamen (digitalen) Kaffee!

Our May event is talking place Tuesday 13 May at Greenwich University with a special Accessibility event to coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day happen on 15 May. Speakers to be announced soon. Tickets free. All talks will be recorded and publish shortly after the event.

This year, iCIMS will focus on the theme of “Committing to Change.” This theme emphasizes that web accessibility is an ongoing journey, with continuous opportunities for growth and improvement. We will discuss the progress iCIMS has made over the past nine years in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and outline our objectives for the future. This event will be company-wide, featuring on-site activities as well as a live stream for remote employees.

Nutzt Eure Kaffeepause für Inputs und Diskussionen zu aktuellen Themen der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. In der Woche rund um den GAAD erwarten Euch jeweils um 14:00 Uhr Kurzvorträge, gefolgt von einer offenen Diskussionsrunde. Jede Sitzung dauert 30 Minuten: 15 Minuten Input und 15 Minuten Diskussion. Wir freuen uns auf Eure Teilnahme und einen gemeinsamen (digitalen) Kaffee!

Join us for an inspiring and engaging event in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! At Abra we are dedicated to making the digital world more accessible for everyone. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, friends, partners, and clients who share the same vision. Let’s come together to exchange insights, network, and take action towards a more accessible world.

Event Details

📅 Date: 14 May

📍Location: Jaarbeurs Innovation Mile (Next to Utrecht Central station)
🕓 Time: 15:00 – 21:00

Why Attend?

✅ Expand Your Network: Meet professionals, developers, and advocates in the accessibility community.
✅ Gain Practical Knowledge: Learn about EAA compliance, accessibility best practices, and automated testing.
✅ Improve Your App’s Accessibility: Get a speed audit of your app with expert feedback.
✅ Engaging Workshops: Hands-on sessions on automated app testing and accessibility strategies.
✅ Drinks & Bites: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with great conversations and refreshments. Collaborating Partners We are excited to work with leading accessibility experts and organizations, including Accessibility foundation, Swink and Q42.

Join us for an inspiring evening that celebrates inclusive design done right. As part of Bath Digital Festival and in line with Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), this event will spotlight real-world examples where accessibility was embedded at the heart of the design process. The result? Products and experiences that work better for everyone.

Live conference aimed at rising awareness and competences, supported by examples of good practices and practical advices. Topics will focus on digital accessibility, on accessible environment and accessible culture on example of Museum. Accessibility professionals from Slovenia, users with disabilities and local communities are just few who will actively participate and transfer their knowledge and experience. The event will also present cross border activities to support all who want to improve the accessibility of their web solutions. The conference is organised by Institute for Digital Accessibility A11Y.s, Municipality of Nova Gorica, Association of the blind and visually impaired Novagorica, NSIOS and European resource centre on accessibility Accessible EU.

Umbraco Accessibility Awareness Day (UMBRAAD) is a free, one-day virtual event taking place on May 15, 2025, in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Designed for Umbraco developers, content editors, marketers, and digital leaders, UMBRAAD features a full day of practical talks, live demos, fireside chats, and open Q&A sessions focused on building more accessible websites and digital content. You’ll hear from accessibility experts and community voices sharing real-world tools, strategies, and insights. Whether you’re writing code, creating content, or leading digital projects, UMBRAAD will help you take meaningful steps toward making the web more inclusive for everyone.