For over 16 years, AST has been working with education, government, and other types of organizations to help get us closer to the ultimate goal of digital accessibility—to ensure that content is easily available and accessible to all people, including people with disabilities (PwD). For these reasons, we’re happy to have this opportunity to spread the message of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) to you.
Event Type: Activities
Coming up on Thursday, May 21st, at 4pm ET/1pm PT: “How to Build Accessible Gatsby Sites” live stream with @marcysutton in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Apple TV began featuring a collection of favorite films and shows from actors with disabilities. This incredible group of artists share their thoughts on projects that sparked their passion for acting and improving representation of people with disabilities on screen.
Contributors include: Zach Gottsagen Zach Gottsagen from the film Peanut Butter Falcon, Lolo Spencer Lolo Spencer of Give Me Liberty andSteve Way from the show Ramy.
To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the Workday Accessibility team will be hosting a digital speaker series focused on inclusive experiences. We’re also hosting an screen reader scavenger hunt.
The white paper will be available free of charge from Web Key IT Pty Ltd from May 21st. The white paper is the result of research conducted last year with both organisations and individuals in Australia and internationally.
In recent months, we’ve made significant steps to support all creators and users in our community through improved Twitch products. It’s not just product improvements we’re committed to, but also establishing programs for both our community and employees to find the resources they need to succeed.
To celebrate the 9th edition of GAAD, the Catalan Association for the Promotion of Accessibility (ACPA) has brought together over 25 accessibility users, researchers and professionals to reflect on positive new initiatives and room for improvement in the field of accessibility. During the day, their proposals will be disseminated via the association’s social networks.
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we discuss hidden accessibility needs and unexpected benefits for all when accessibility is made a priority in software development.
In celebration, Moonraft will be spending the day offering free accessibility audits and remediation consultation. No strings attached. Let us help make your site more accessible.