is taking place on Wednesday 21 May at 1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. at Irwin Mitchell’s Sheffield office, and via MS Teams. Please use this link to register for the event and share with your colleagues and contacts: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/globalaccessibilityday Please note that the event will not be recorded. We have some amazing speakers lined up. The focus will be how can we make pro bono legal advice and support accessible for all, as well as hearing about personal stories.
Event Type: In Person Events
What’s this session about?
We’ll be celebrating the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
How will we be doing that?
We’ll be joined by accessibility expert Nichole Browne, who’ll be running a hands-on empathy lab experience created specifically for designers and product managers who are passionate about building accessible and inclusive products.
About the session
The Empathy Lab Experience is an award-winning workshop that will take you beyond theory—allowing you to step into the real-world challenges faced by people with various disabilities and impairments. Through interactive simulations you’ll gain insights into accessibility issues from a fresh perspective.
Attending this session, you will…
- gain practical skills and simple, actionable strategies you can bring back to your team
- explore the positive impact accessibility can have on your products, brand, and bottom line
- learn how the European Accessibility Act coming into effect in June 2025 will impact your organisation
This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding, enhance your design process, and make a real difference in users’ lives.
Come ready to learn, engage, and transform your approach to accessibility!
Anything else?
There’ll be plenty of time for drinks, nibbles, and conversations.
About Nichole
Nichole Browne is the heart and mind behind accessibility at the Empathy Lab Experience, where she passionately leads programs that make inclusivity a reality.
With over 30 years in user research, UX design, and digital accessibility, Nichole brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience from her work at the University of Nottingham, the Department for Transport, and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
Known for her genuine commitment to accessibility, Nichole has a knack for turning ideas into impactful, real-world initiatives. In her role today, she continues to champion a world where every product, service, and digital experience is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of all users.
✈️ Join us for a Community Day at Bradley International Airport on May 15 – also Global Accessibility Awareness Day! GoodMaps is partnering with BDL to celebrate GAAD (GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation) by showcasing our computer vision-powered wayfinding platform, designed to make travel more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Explore the airport with the GoodMaps app, connect with our team, and share your feedback to help shape the future of inclusive navigation. Kevin Kline, GoodMaps’ Community Engagement Rep and accessibility advocate, will be on site to answer your questions and demonstrate how GoodMaps is transforming travel for people with disabilities.
📅 Date: May 15, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
📍 Location: Departures level by Dunkin’ Donuts
💬 No formal program – stop by anytime!
🚗 Parking is available in the airport garage – just bring your parking ticket inside for validation. Community groups and partners passionate about accessible travel are especially welcome.
📲 Download the GoodMaps app for iOS or Android to get started.
🍏 https://apps.apple.com/app/id6444539843
🤖 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmapsapp
Let’s make travel more accessible, together – on GAAD and every day!
By organising the panel, we are joining the celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day for the third time and thus contributing to raising awareness about the obstacles faced by people with disabilities and the opportunities offered by digital technologies.
Creativity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: Launch Celebration of the Guidebook Beyond Two Worlds
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bawabuku / Arka Coffee and Space
Accessible Leisure warmly invites you to “Creativity, Inclusion, and Accessibility”, a special event celebrating the release of our guidebook Beyond Two Worlds: Inclusion We See in Japan & Indonesia. This event welcomes everyone interested in inclusion, accessibility, and creative processes that promote social change.
Event Schedule:
• Writing Everyday Stories Workshop (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Led by @alimaruv, an author of two published books, this session invites participants to explore the art of writing from daily life experiences. Fee: IDR 35,000 (includes one drink from Arka Coffee & Space and a notebook from Bawabuku) Register via Azar (081357406767)
• Discussion Session: Inclusive Creative Processes (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM) A conversation with the Accessible Leisure team about the inclusive creative journey behind the guidebook and how we can design spaces and content that welcome everyone. Free and open to the public, no registration required.
Beyond celebrating the guidebook launch, this event aims to spread the message of inclusion and raise awareness about accessibility in our everyday lives. Let’s take one step closer together toward a more inclusive Indonesia. More info check at our Instagram page: @accessible.leisure
To commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we cordially invite you to attend the event “Digital Accessibility for All.” This event is organized in collaboration with Raad Charity Educational Complex, Divar, and Rahnama College. During the program, companies from Iran’s digital commerce ecosystem and individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to closely understand each other’s capabilities and concerns in the field of accessibility.
Agenda:
▫️ Expert panel: Sharing accessibility experiences
▫️ Specialized presentations on accessibility topics
▫️ Experience sharing and networking
Time: Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address: No. 74, Piroozan-e Jonoubi, Hormozan, Phase 2, Shahrak-e Gharb, Tehran Location on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ECt8Uzxz3c6APjUm6
🤝 Hand in hand for digital accessibility
♿️ We look forward to seeing you at this event and working together to advance digital accessibility in Iran.
Agora is a conference on information and communication technologies (ICT) for both experts and users with visual impairments. It has been organised by the Teiresias Centre at Masaryk University since 2015. In recent years, the rapid development of ICT—alongside efforts to make these technologies accessible—has significantly expanded the range of tools and services available to users with severe visual impairments. Today, many of these solutions are easily accessible and offer valuable support in everyday life. However, users do not always know how to use these tools effectively, may be unaware of their full potential, or simply lack information about what is currently available on the market. Agora provides a unique platform for experts, technology providers, and users to come together and exchange knowledge, experience, and feedback. This direct connection with the user community is highly valued and rarely found elsewhere. The Agora program includes: Plenary sessions, where participants are introduced to the latest developments in the field through short expert presentations; An exhibition area, where they can explore products and services offered by a range of assistive technology vendors; Hands-on workshops, where experienced tutors guide participants in learning how to use selected tools effectively.
Come join us at the Salesforce Tower in Bishopsgate, London, UK for a fantastic celebration in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! This is an event you won’t want to miss, filled with fun, learning, and networking opportunities. Let’s come together to raise awareness and promote digital accessibility for all. See you there!
Join the DEIA Council at Shepherd Center for the third annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day Resource Fair on May 13th, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Shepherd Center’s 7th floor Auditorium, Marcus Building 2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 Accessibility removes barriers and unlocks the possible.
At GAAD, you will:
- Learn from local advocacy groups about their accessibility work.
- Be informed about how accessibility is incorporated at Shepherd Center.
- Get motivated by our three fantastic speakers who will share their messages about accessibility and advocacy.
We will have a variety of booths at the fair, including:
- Outside Organizations: disABILITY LINK, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, MARTA Mobility, Center for Puppetry Arts, and more.
- Shepherd Highlights: Accessibility User Research Collective, Assistive Technology Department, Recreation Therapy, and more.
- Calls to Action: Identify Accessibility Barriers and Get Involved with DEIA.
Barrierefreiheit ist kein Nice-to-have. Sie ist Pflicht – rechtlich, strategisch und menschlich. Wer digitale Angebote barrierefrei gestaltet, schafft Zugänge. Für mehr Nutzer*innen. Für mehr Sichtbarkeit. Und für mehr Wirkung. Anlässlich des Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) zeigen wir konkret, wie ihr eure Website Schritt für Schritt zur BITV-Zertifizierung führt – und was ihr aus diesem Prozess lernen könnt. Die Veranstaltung findet in deutscher Sprache statt – es wird allerdings eine Aufzeichnung des Vortrags im Nachgang mit englischen Untertiteln veröffentlicht. Das Ende der Veranstaltung ist für circa 21 Uhr geplant – es konnte leider nicht im System korrekt ausgewählt werden.