Canada is recognized as a global leader in digital accessibility, most recently with their introduction of the Accessible Canada Act. Like all countries, Canada has an imperfect history when it comes to accessibility and inclusivity, but what can others learn from Canada in how to operationalize an accessible ecosystem? How can other countries build inclusive practices into their culture and legislation? On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), join us as David Berman, an internationally recognized expert in inclusive design and strategic communications, discusses Canada’s history of leadership in accessibility, as well as predicting where the puck is heading regarding regulations and emerging standards that can benefit everyone within and beyond its borders. David will share experiences and insights that will help you leave no one behind online … while enjoying the “Accessibility Dividend” for all.
Event Type: Virtual Events
You are invited to attend Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 18, 2023. GAAD 2023 will feature a keynote presentation from Lydia X.Z. Brown on Disability Justice Action in Higher Education, as well as three sessions in three concurrent tracks: Pedagogy and education, Research and community outreach, and Digital accessibility. Register for the Zoom sessions at z.umn.edu/gaad.
This is a special edition of the Future Teacher webinar, focusing on inclusive practice, specifically strategic approaches that support individuals to make an accessible environment happen. Following on from our Inclusive Practice session in January, we expand on what our practitioners and students said to include what strategic actions need to happen to support a thriving inclusive environment. Pop the date in your diary and register on the Future Teacher website – https://xot.futureteacher.eu/play.php?template_id=4#inclusive All sessions are recorded and the recording links are posted to the Future Teacher mailing list once they are uploaded – so don’t worry about registering if you know you can’t come, just join the mailing list! Alistair, Lilian, Ron, Rosemarie, Teresa (Your Future Teacher hosts)
Join us for a panel discussion in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Building Accessibility into Websites featuring Nick Corbett, Tanner Gers, Steve Jones, and Amber Hinds. In this event, the panelists will share their insights and experiences in web accessibility work and discuss how to build accessibility into website design and development. The panelists will explore the different layers of accessibility and the challenges that users with disabilities may face on the web. Each panelist will share an example of something unexpected they learned about accessibility during their journey.
Z okazji Światowego Dnia Wiedzy o Dostępności zapraszamy na szkolenie dla Koordynatorów Dostępności “Co koordynator dostępności ma w komputerze ?” , które odbędzie się 18 maja 2023 roku w godzinach od 9.00 do 10.30. Jesteś koordynator dostępności w swojej instytucji. Czujesz się nieco zagubiony, nie wiesz jak się do tego zabrać. Pomożemy Ci, polecając strony internetowe, media społecznościowe, szkolenia, wydawnictwa, aplikacje i programy, które mogą ci się przydać w Twojej pracy. Szkolenie jest bezpłatne. Nie wymagane są zgłoszenia ani rejestracja.
Chances are you started a business to do good work, create positive change and help people. How well does your website and social media presence reflect the changes you want to see in the world? 1 in 5 Canadians identify as having a disability — that’s more than 6 million people, and worldwide, it’s more than 16% of the world’s population, or 1.3 billion people. Digital accessibility works to remove barriers for disabled people, and inclusive design benefits everyone. Learn why creating accessible web and social media content will change how you market your business, help you capture 30% more market share and contribute to a more equitable digital world. In this Masterclass, you’ll learn:
- What digital accessibility is and why it’s a competitive differentiator for your business
- The business impact when people with disabilities can’t access your content
- 3 things you can start doing immediately to make your website and social media content more accessible
Arden University is very excited to invite you to our 2-day Global Accessibility Awareness Day series. This will be our first year celebrating the importance of digital accessibility at our online, international university. This session will explore accessibility within our library, inclusion team, and digital learning. Hear from the international neuro-divergent staff experience. Our guest speaker, Charlie from Disability and Accessibility, will share 3 simple tools for studying. Join us to explore the creative range of applications for accessibility and inclusion in our digital environment.
Join us as we observe Global Accessibility Awareness Day and talk about the real-world experience of blind users on the web. In this session, we’ll:
- Learn from the real-life experience of blind users of screen readers.
- Understand the most common frustrations blind users have with their experience of the web.
- Dig into some of the differences between manual testing and real-world use.
- Discuss design system goals for including accessibility in future monthly calls.
This event is best suited for: Designers and developers of all levels, leadership. Speakers:
- Dan Williams – Product Lead, USWDS
- Amy Cole – Accessibility Specialist, USWDS
- Eric Yarberry – President & CEO, World Services for the Blind
Workshops like Inclusive Hiring; Disability Sensitivity; Internal drive to do Accessibility Training Internal email campaign on Accessibility Awareness – Announcing designated associate (Para-Olympian Adam Page) Your organization or personal social media account Accessibility Awareness post to support the day.
Live Webinar: Thursday, May 18th 11:00 AM (GMT+8 ) | 1:00 PM (AEDT) Join Monsido by CivicPlus for this special Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with special guest panellist, Josh Tseng, where we will discuss how to get started with digital accessibility and how to convince your organisation of its importance. What you’ll learn in this special #GAAD2023 webinar:
- The state of website accessibility in Asia-Pacific
- Why web- and digital accessibility is vital to tackle in 2023
- Educating and convincing stakeholders in your organisation
- Ask us about how to get started with digital- and web accessibility!