Join us for a day of learning and networking at our special event in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2024. Our company is committed to promoting web accessibility and is excited to host this in-person event that aims to promote digital inclusion and accessibility. The event will feature insightful talks and workshops led by our CEO, Mr. Ajay Sohal, and our esteemed colleagues, Yogesh Arora, Shadab Saifi, Kartik Bisht and Mohd Irfan. They will share their expertise in accessibility and inclusive design, providing hands-on demonstrations of assistive technology and accessibility tools. We have also planned engaging quizzes related to accessibility and simulated user testing sessions to provide a practical understanding of the challenges and solutions in this field. Whether you are new to accessibility or are a seasoned professional, you will gain a thorough understanding of the digital accessibility along with hands-on demonstrations. Join us for an insightful and engaging day as we discuss critical issues surrounding digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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As iStore celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day, specific stores are hosting a practical session aimed at making an iPhone more accessible for seniors. Learn about settings, text size, home screens, audio assistance and more. This free training session focuses on iPhone basics for seniors and provides valuable tips and tricks for older adults to have a better user experience when using their iPhones.
We celebrate GAAD together with users with disabilities showing assistive technology in Stockholm, Sweden, 16 May 2024 Our experience is that accessibility never gets under the skin of people until they meet the users. That’s why we welcome anyone to learn more about digital accessibility and assistive technology – for free! Thursday 16 May at 15-18, the Funka Foundation invites you to an exciting and educational open house where people with different disabilities show how they use assistive technology. Göta Arkhuset, Repslagargatan 20, close to Medborgarplatsen. The event is part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, come and celebrate with us! How do persons who are blind user the web? How can I best help people who experience difficulties with reading and writing? Does my website work for someone who controls their computer by voice alone? What is most important for people with low vision? Our GAAD open house will answer all your questions: • Meet users with disabilities who will demonstrate what works and doesn’t work for them • Experience how assistive technology works in real life • Meet our experts who can put your experiences into perspective • You’ll learn what you need to do as a developer, website owner, UX designer, graphic designer or web author to fulfil the accessibility requirements of the law – and make sure your digital services work for everyone! About the Funka Foundation The Funka Foundation is a non-profit and independent organisation working to empower people with disabilities through user-centred research and innovation. We believe in practical learning, inspiration and knowledge transfer. Special thanks to our sponsor THE WORKS operates low-cost and sustainable co-working in properties that, for various reasons, are facing redevelopment and are therefore at risk of being left empty. We offer smart, functional and flexible offices to small and medium-sized businesses.
NTT DATA and Espacio Joven Ibercaja join forces for the second time to celebrate together the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) to bring digital accessibility and its importance to society. Taking advantage of this celebration, NTT DATA and Espacio Joven Ibercaja bring a series of workshops and talks with professionals in this discipline. These are aimed at anyone interested in accessibility and digital inclusion. During the afternoon of the 15th of May, there will be open accessibility workshops for designers, content creators and developers to provide an introductory lesson about considering accessibility in the digital environment. The next day, during the afternoon of the 16th of May, there will be open accessibility talks to share experiences and learnings with different speakers from accessibility experts to persons with disabilities. Let’s celebrate GAAD with us! Together for a more accessible and inclusive digital world!
Located at the old train sheds – Foreshore Park, we come together as a provider of Disability supports to share time and stories. Participants and their support workers come to enjoy a free BBQ lunch, craft and sport activities with Guest speakers telling their journey of Accessibility to technology as a disabled person. We have chosen to theme this BBQ with GAAD as we support people in the deaf blind community and also those with Motor and Cognitive impairments. To grow awareness in this space to what is possible.
Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and insight at our live, in-person event in Boston. Our packed agenda includes a keynote session delving into the latest developments in digital accessibility, fireside chats with industry experts, peer learning opportunities, and a presentation from Jill Power, Sr. Manager of Accessibility Experience at Pegasystems. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate accessibility!
Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and insight at our live, in-person event in Chicago. Our packed agenda includes a keynote session delving into the latest developments in digital accessibility, fireside chats with industry experts, peer learning opportunities, and valuable insight from Shelby Mitchell, Sr. Manager of Digital Accessibility at Discover. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate accessibility!
Over a billion people around the world have some form of physical or mental disability to deal with. These people have special needs when interacting with digital content. On May 16th, the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) takes place around the world to spread knowledge and awareness about the need for digital accessibility. As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we at Factorial invite you to an interactive meeting to foster knowledge transfer and exchange ideas on measures for a more inclusive and open web. The programme: 18:00 – Doors 18:45 – Opening session by Niklas Franke 19:00 – Session with Fynn Becker: Forced Colours and Windows Contrast Themes 19:30 – Session: Special guest 20:00 – Closing & Networking 21:30 – End For more information on the GAAD Foundation visit: https://accessibility.day
Wednesday May 15 5:30 – 7:00 PM: Enjoy snacks, drinks and speed networking activities on the lovely lawn of St. Edward’s University, overlooking downtown Austin Thursday May 16 (GAAD) – 7:30 AM: Breakfast in Ragsdale Cafeteria – 8:30 – 10:00 AM: Classes in Trustee Hall – 10:15 – 11:45 AM: Closing Keynote Panel: Connecting the Paths: Harnessing Expertise and Bolstering Advocacy for Lasting Regulatory Change led by Corbb O’Connor with Susanna Laurin, John G. Pare, Jr., and Whitney Quesenbery, in Jones Auditorium (Ragsdale Hall) – 12:00 noon: Lunch and Round Table Discussions in Mabee Ballroom (Ragsdale Hall) – 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Classes in Trustee Hall
À l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale de Sensibilisation à l’Accessibilité, rejoignez-nous pour un après-midi sur les thèmes Tourisme Accessible et Digitalisation ! Au programme : – Présentation de l’initiative OK:GO de la Fédération suisse du tourisme – Présentation de la plateforme Bootis de l’Association Slowlution – Atelier d’idéation L’événement est gratuit et aura lieu en français et en allemand. Merci de vous inscrire avant le 5 mai sur https://frh-fondation.ch/evenement-tourisme-accessible/ *** Anlässlich des Welttages der Barrierefreiheit, treffen Sie uns an einem Nachmittag zu den Themen Barrierefreier Tourismus und Digitalisierung! Programm: – Präsentation der OK:GO-Initiative des Schweizer Tourismus-Verband – Präsentation der Plattform Bootis von Association Slowlution – Workshop zur Ideenfindung Die Veranstaltung ist kostenlos und findet in Deutsch und Französisch statt. Bitte melden Sie sich bis zum 5. Mai an auf: https://frh-fondation.ch/de/veranstaltung-barrierefreier-tourismus/