Digitale Barrierefreiheit stellt einen entscheidenden Erfolgsfaktor dar – doch oft fehlt es an Wissen darüber, wo die größten Hürden liegen und wie wir sie effektiv beseitigen können. Genau hier setzen wir an: Wir vermitteln praxisnahes Wissen zu den häufigsten Barrieren in Websites, Apps und PDFs und zeigen konkrete Lösungen auf. Das interaktive Online-Seminar zum GAAD 2025 kombiniert Vorträge mit Live-Diskussionen. Unsere Expert:innen teilen ihre Erfahrungen aus der Praxis und beantworten Fragen direkt im Chat. Ob Einsteiger:in oder Fortgeschrittene:r – das Event bietet wertvolle Impulse, um digitale Angebote zugänglicher zu gestalten.
Event Type: Virtual Events
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed annually on the third Thursday of May, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. This year, SEED Inclusivity, an initiative by Seedstars in partnership with the Visa Foundation, is proud to announce its inaugural GAAD event focused on building a thriving ecosystem for accessibility and disability innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. SEED Inclusivity (https://seedinclusivity.com/) is dedicated to fostering inclusive entrepreneurship by supporting startups that are creating solutions for and with people with disabilities. By leveraging Seedstars’ extensive network and expertise in emerging markets, coupled with the Visa Foundation’s commitment to inclusive economic development, SEED Inclusivity aims to empower entrepreneurs and drive systemic change.
This GAAD event will serve as the official introduction of SEED Inclusivity as a key ecosystem builder in the Asia-Pacific landscape, highlighting the immense potential within the accessibility, accessible technology, and disability innovation space. We aim to convene key stakeholders, foster collaboration, and showcase groundbreaking solutions that are making a tangible difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
This high-impact session will follow a dynamic and engaging TED-style format:
- (15 minutes) Keynote 1: The State of Accessibility and Innovation in Asia-Pacific: A high-profile speaker (e.g., a government representative or a thought leader in disability inclusion) will provide an overview of the current landscape, challenges, and opportunities in accessibility and innovation within the region.
- (15 minutes) Keynote 2: The Vision of SEED Inclusivity: A representative from Seedstars and the Visa Foundation will officially launch SEED Inclusivity, outlining its mission, programs, and commitment to building a vibrant ecosystem.
- (30 minutes) Panel Discussion: Fostering Collaboration for an Inclusive Future: A diverse panel consisting of representatives from government, corporations, non-profits, and individuals with disabilities will discuss the importance of cross-sector collaboration in driving accessibility and inclusion in the Asia-Pacific startup ecosystem.
- (30 minutes) Startup Demos: Innovation in Action: Selected startups from the first cohort of the SEED Inclusivity program (and potentially other promising startups in the region) will showcase their innovative accessibility solutions through concise and impactful TED-style demos.
Please note the suggested time slot for our event is flexible and subject to change.
Join us in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD25) with “AI and Accessibility: Navigating the Challenges, Exploring the Potential”. This event is hosted by Transmedia Catalonia’s AccessTalks initiative in collaboration with the Be A(I)ware campaign under the ALFIE project. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it presents both opportunities and challenges for digital accessibility. When developed responsibly, AI can break barriers and foster inclusivity. However, if mismanaged, it risks reinforcing biases and excluding vulnerable communities. This webinar will critically examine the intersection of AI and accessibility, addressing key concerns such as disaggregated data, algorithmic bias, fairness, user-centric design, and regulatory oversight. Attendees will gain insights into the latest research and innovative efforts to make AI more inclusive while tackling ethical concerns and current limitations.
(german below) Since 2018 the accessibility working group of the German UPA (professional association of german usability and user experience professionals) publishes a series of articles to raise awareness of digital accessibility and make existing knowledge and information accessible for UX professionals. All articles (including those from previous years) are publicly accessible all times at www.fronta11y.org The CfP open until April 1st: https://forms.gle/JAza26JGZCLkxeJ56 join us! — (unten auf Deutsch) Seit 2018 veröffentlicht die Arbeitskreis Barrierefreiheit der German UPA (Berufsverband der deutschen Usability- und User-Experience-Professionals) eine Reihe von Artikeln, um das Bewusstsein für digitale Barrierefreiheit zu schärfen und vorhandenes Wissen und Informationen für UX-Professionals und allies zugänglich zu machen. Alle Artikel (auch die aus den Vorjahren) sind jederzeit unter www.fronta11y.org öffentlich erreichbar. Der Aufruf zur Einreichung von Beiträgen läuft bis zum 1. April: https://forms.gle/JAza26JGZCLkxeJ56 Mach mit!
This is the third time that the Bitcoin Design Community is participating in Global Accessibility Awareness Day, to draw attention to accessibility in the open-source bitcoin ecosystem. Our goal is to design bitcoin for everyone, so accessibility is close to our heart. While we are still refining some of the planning for the day, we will likely kick it off with a workshop that provides an introduction to accessibility, testing, and common issues. The remainder of the day will be more open and happen in smaller groups focusing on different areas of interest.
The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI – Discovering the Citiverse was launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), and Digital Dubai on 14 June 2024 during the 1st UN Virtual Worlds Day. Cities, as hubs of human activity, face many challenges, and building digital cities presents an opportunity to overcome some already known and identified barriers to human interaction. The Initiative has created the Digital Inclusion and Accessibility track to address the economic needs in virtual worlds and citiverse. The Digital Inclusion and Accessibility track began its work on 1 December 2024 and aims to produce one joint deliverable by June 2025. Experts from all regions will contribute to the deliverable by providing input to a shared document and participating in seven meetings. This webinar coincides with Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025 and will present the work being done to draft a set of guidelines for an accessible and inclusive CitiVerse by design. The guidelines will provide strategic and meaningful engagement that promotes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
Designing for Accessibility Webinar | LinkedIn Event Passcode: 391282 In today’s world, it is more important than ever that digital services take various disabilities into account to truly be accessible to all. In Designing for Accessibility: Using a Human-Centered Approach to Build Accessible Solutions, you will hear from key members of Softrams’ Human Experience (HX) team about how we achieve accessibility by putting people at the center of our solutions. Join us on May 16th, Global Accessibility Awareness Day, for insights into how our teams build accessible digital products by focusing on the people who rely on them every day. Anne-Marie Lloyd is a designer from Washington, DC with a background in design consulting and market research. Currently a Human-Centered Design Analyst on federal CMS project MEARIS at Softrams, and with experience in both the private and federal sector, Anne-Marie advocates for accessibility research and practices as an essential component of good design. Carrie Mullens is a Senior Accessibility SME with more than 20 years of experience who takes pride in providing the best accessibility assessments possible. As a Senior Accessibility SME, her goal is to increase and spread her knowledge of accessibility. Gizem Serifoglu is a seasoned designer with 15 years of experience dedicated to crafting human-centered brand experiences. As a Senior Human-Centered Designer, she excels in fostering meaningful connections between people and products, guiding project direction, style, and tone to ensure an engaging and empathetic user experience. About Softrams Softrams is a digital services company based in the DC-Metro area that offers innovative technology solutions and builds customer-centric services that are simple, intuitive, and usable across federal industries. Over the past nine years, we have fostered strong relationships with federal agencies including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to deliver modern solutions that are making a difference for people all over the world.
Welcome to Vision Empower’s panel discussion on ‘STEM Accessibility in the Indian Education System’! Vision Empower is dedicated to making STEM and Computational Thinking (CT) education accessible for children with visual impairments. We are currently collaborating with over 120 special schools across 14 states in India. Our mission is to bridge the gap in STEM education through innovative resources and technologies, ensuring every child has the opportunity to explore and excel in these crucial fields. In this panel discussion, our partners & experts delve into the challenges of making STEM education accessible and the work they are doing to transform the educational landscape for students with visual impairment. Panel Highlights: 1. Challenges in Accessing STEM Subjects: Explore the fundamental challenges a student with visual impairment faces in accessing STEM education. 2. Importance of STEM for Visually Impaired Students: Understand why visually impaired students must pursue STEM, despite its visual nature. 3. Tactile Diagrams: Learn what tactile diagrams are, how they are created, and their role in breaking down barriers in STEM learning for the visually impaired. 4. Innovative Tools and Technologies: Discover the tools and innovations currently available for visually impaired students to study STEM and the additional innovations needed. 5. Learning Management Platforms: Assess the importance of platforms like Coursera, edX, or Subodha in facilitating STEM education for visually impaired students and key considerations for ensuring accessibility. 6. Advice for Stakeholders: Gain valuable advice for parents, special educators, visually impaired students, organizations working for the disabled, and innovators to ensure STEM education becomes universally accessible for every visually impaired child nationwide.
Perficient sat down with Userlytics for an interview on why Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a day to celebrate awareness of digital accessibility.
Find out why accessibility is key and how it applies to your business. After presentations by Andrej Nemeček and Peter Teplický, you can join a panel discussion about real-life experiences and the importance of accessibility from a business perspective.