Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association has launched an Accessible Dwarka Campaign as a part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day Celebrations from 1 May,2025 – 15 May,2025. Accessible Dwarka Campaign is a 15-day-long campaign which focuses on Community mobilization and awareness, Conducting Workshops on Digital Accessibility, Build Accessibility and Transport Accessibility, Pledges and self-assessments and audits of the Public, Private, and Physical spaces across the Dwarka Region. The Campaign aims to reimagine Dwarka as a barrier-free model accessible sub-city. The campaign brings together Government, Market, and Society for an efficient and impactful change. The Sugamya Dwarka Abhiyan is an initiative towards inclusive India.It is necessary for the public spaces, institutions, roads, transport, etc, to be accessible. Only then would the whole country be included in the development model and be able to contribute towards the growing economy. Lack of access not only creates entry barriers but also prevents growth in social and economic aspects by making people deprived of experiences,facilities and exposure.
Event Type: Virtual Events
Join Dr. Alaina Beaver for a virtual session that is part of the international Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and coinciding with Boulder Startup Week! As an accessibility industry professional with over a decade of experience in the field, and as the Global Head of Accessibility Customer Engagement at ServiceNow, Alaina will share her insights in real talk about the challenges and breakthroughs that Accessibility and a broader focus on usability can provide complex tech organizations today. She’ll share her argument on why AI and Accessibility are inseparable, how Accessibility can drive real value, and share concrete resources that you can use in your own organization. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Join RMIT’s Learning Design team and the University of Liverpool for a collaborative knowledge exchange on digital accessibility practices. RMIT will showcase the Inclusive Digital Learning Initiative (IDLI) and our user-centered approach to accessibility. Discover how we collaborate directly with diverse learners to test, gather feedback, and iteratively improve our Canvas environment. The Centre for Innovation in Education team at Liverpool will cover recent projects around improving digital accessibility to learning & teaching and showcase tools to help make further improvements in the future. This partnership event celebrates both institutions’ commitment to creating inclusive digital learning experiences that address real student needs and remove barriers to education.
The road to more accessible digital content is fraught with misconceptions, confusing and contradictory terminology and often expensive training solutions. All this puts off many individuals, small teams and sets back the accessibility project as a whole. * Join us to find out how you can find your starting point, * Learn from user-friendly take away practical tips and tools *Understand how to interact with commonly used guidelines like WCAG- without being overwhelmed.
Project Discovery, an initiative by EnAble India, this annual pan-India and pan-disability movement aims to discover and highlight innovative, every day and grassroots solutions created and used by persons with disabilities to enhance their quality of life and support their livelihoods. Through a video-based format, the initiative offers a platform for persons with disabilities (PwDs) to submit and share their solutions, which are then aggregated into a centralized, discoverable database. This movement not only amplifies the voices and innovations of PwDs but also advocates the belief that everyone is an innovator, thereby fostering a sense of agency and positioning persons with disabilities as active, valuable contributors to society. In last 5 yrs Project Discovery has significantly expanded its reach across India, encompassing 26 states and 3 Union Territories and gathering solutions from individuals with 21 disabilities (as recognized by the Indian government and beyond). It has amassed over 6,000 solution videos and gained international recognition through adoption by the Zero Project, now being replicated in 43 countries. Every year in and arounf GAAD Project Discovery has it’s online launch event for the respective year.
What is #TabThursday? Every Thursday, try exploring websites using only your keyboard —no mouse or trackpad allowed 😏. Join us to explore your first step in auditing accessibility website in the easiest way. Just using the Tab button! Feel free to leave a website you want us to review in the comments column!
Most digital accessibility efforts in government have focused on the executive branch. The Minnesota State Legislature and Courts have independently adopted accessibility policies. This session will explore how the teams planned and engaged stakeholders to rollout the policies. Presenters will discuss:
- Why their respective branches chose to adopt accessibility as a standard or policy.
- Key challenges in implementing accessibility.
- Strategies, tools, and processes that were useful/helpful.
This is the sixth annual online one-day webinar. There will be six sessions and five lightning talks. Participation is free, and you can join at any time that is convenient for you. There will also be a special program ”A11y Oops Japan” where participants can share stories about their mistakes as beginners.
Moving an accessibility initiative forward takes more than checklists — it takes people. As part of the conversation around Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), join experts from TPGi and T. Rowe Price on May 15, as we explore how intrapreneurs and accessibility advocates can build meaningful, cross-functional partnerships that drive change from within. Learn how to identify potential collaborators across departments, show up as a supportive partner, and co-create momentum that goes beyond compliance. We’ll discuss practical ways to empower others, amplify disabled voices, and navigate internal dynamics — all without prescribing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Discovery Awards, conceptualised by EnAble India in collaboration with Zero Project- is a platform that highlights grassroots innovations focused on affordability, accessibility, and ease of use solutions. While we often think of high-tech solutions, Discovery Awards recognizes practical solutions that are making a real difference in everyday lives. With participation from over 44 countries and growing, the initiative is building a global network of changemakers committed to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities.