First GAAD event in Slovenia. Live conference. The conference is designed to raise awareness (World Accessibility Awareness Day) and inform about key requirements, needs and problems, and of course also supported by examples of good practices, guidelines for successful solutions and a look ahead. Topics will focus on the state of digital accessibility in Slovenia, legislation, accessibility standards – WCAG, user experience, the public sector, examples of good practice, planned actions, future activities. Speakers come from different organisations. From government representatives, best accessibility professionals in Slovenia, users with disabilities and those who allready have experience of achieving final goals: accessible web sites and applications. The conference is organised by the Institute for Digital Accessibility A11Y.si, the Beletrina Institute and the Ministry for Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia.
Event Type: In Person Events
In industrialized countries between 50% and 70% of people with disabilities are unemployed. Children with disabilities are much less likely to complete their primary education. These are just a few key facts about disability and inclusion and why our industry is failing people with disabilities. So how can we make our industry more inclusive, more equitable and more accessible? We want to show you different workshop concepts from our Responsible Tech Playbook (https://www.thoughtworks.com/about-us/social-change/responsible-tech-playbook) and more that could lead you to better ideas. Test them out in our workshop playground and see how old problems could be solved with new thinking. Agenda: 19:00 – Start 19:30 – Introduction + Select your Workshop group 20:00 – Workshops (30mins) 20:30 – Workshop presentations 21:15 – Wrap Up & Networking
The language of this meetup is Hungarian. At the 2023 Global Accessibility Awareness Day, OTP Bank will host a roundtable discussion and short presentations to explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing accessibility, examine experiences and processes on the road to accessibility. The roundtable discussion will be led by experts who have personally faced the challenges of design accessibility. During the presentations, a brief showcase will be given on how accessibility was implemented and the challenges that were faced. One of the main topics of the event is the possibility of universal design in the digital world, and the importance of inclusive design will also be emphasized. Our goal is to create accessible and usable products, services, and interfaces.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Barrierefreie Apps und Webseiten Join us in our mission to make the world more accessible for all! We invite you to an evening of insightful talks and networking on the 16th of May. It’s our goal to bring digital professionals together with accessibility experts to discuss and learn from each other in a casual setting. With this event we want to be actively a part of the dialogue, and lower the threshold for building apps and digital solutions, that are inclusive. The evening will start off with short talks by our guest speakers Manu Heim from ETH Zürich and Goran Arnold from Apfelschule, and myself. Followed by a networking Apéro. Event details in a nutshell: Date 16th May 2023, event start 18:00 Location Bitforge AG, Zürich
Join ADCET as we announce this years winners of the Accessibility in Action Awards. These awards are held in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and recognise passion, innovation, good practice and leadership in accessibility. Our awards are held annually in line with GAAD which occurs every 18 May. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments. The webinar is free to attend and it will be Auslan interpreted and live captioned.
Accessibility “Open Mic Night” is a local Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event presented by Level Access. The goal is to hear and share stories of success that are happening in the digital accessibility space. There are a couple of ways that you can get involved in this GAAD event: Attend in person at Homes Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and more details will be sent out the week of the event. Record your story beforehand: We would love to hear your story of success! Record a 3-5 minute story to share with others. Interested in participating? Here are a few prompts to get you thinking: Did you complete a big milestone in making your website, app, or digital property more accessible to persons with disabilities? How did you get started working in the digital accessibility space, and why it is important to you? Share how you got involved in improving access and inclusion at a recent event or digital experience.
Experience hands-on iPad features to address the challenges of learners with remedial needs and disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to explore various accessibility features, including Zoom, Sound recognition, Guided Access and AssistiveTouch. Learn how to personalise settings for students’ needs Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn and discover new ways to make your classroom more accessible. It will be practical and fun! Suitable for teachers, therapists, and school administrators working with children with remedial needs or schools with remedial support departments.
To commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the Division of Academic Innovation is hosting an event showcasing simulations of various disabilities to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion for the more than 1 billion people with disabilities/impairments worldwide. Activities will include low vision simulation, demonstration of orientation and mobility practices, demonstration of assistive technology devices, and first hand experience with service and therapy animals. The UNTHSC Office of Disability Access will be there to provide information on services available to students with disabilities. Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, Canine Companions, and PAWS are participating organizations in this event. Go to the link below for an introduction to digital accessibility, explore accessibility guides for the most used platforms, and other accessibility resources. https://www.unthsc.edu/academic-innovation/accessibility/
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we want to highlight the amazing work that is going on right here in our backyard – Raleigh! From innovative technology to inclusive policy, handfuls of individuals and organizations have been working to make Raleigh a more inclusive and accessible city. Join the Ablr team at the Pendo Headquarters in Downtown Raleigh on May 18th to learn about the accessibility movement taking place here in this growing city.
In 2023, a stark fact remains: 96% of the top 1 million website home pages are not accessible. Making digital products truly usable for all – is that still an add-on, a nice-to-have? Or is accessibility itself not accessible? A binary of right and wrong getting in the way of taking things from bad to better. And if accessibility is an afterthought – is it ever truly too late? Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the importance of web accessibility and why it’s never too late to improve it. Our expert panellists will share their insights and experiences on the topic and discuss strategies and best practices for making websites more accessible. During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the impact of web accessibility on users with disabilities and understand the benefits of creating a more inclusive online environment. The panellists will also discuss common barriers to web accessibility and provide practical advice for overcoming them. Whether you’re a web developer, designer, content creator, or simply interested in creating more accessible websites, this event is for you. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of why web accessibility is so important, and the tools and knowledge you need to make your own web products and services more accessible. Panellists – Kevin White – Accessibility Development and Operations Lead, W3C – Fiona Brook – Content Designer, Accessibility SME, Accenture – Rashmi Kakde – Senior Design Researcher, Accessibility advocate, Infinity Works, part of Accenture – Simon S Ellis – Accessibility SME, Accenture (TBC) Moderator James Colbeck, Senior Design Consultant – Infinity Works, part of Accenture