This free online event brings together New Zealand government organisations and the wider accessibility community. Speakers will share their experiences and insights about creating an accessible digital public service that disabled people can use. GDAF 2025 Theme: Accessible services for everyone As more services go digital, disabled people must be able to access and use them. What do government agencies need to do to achieve this? How can they acknowledge and accommodate disabled customers in the services they build? Hear from leaders and practitioners about how they are driving accessibility initiatives in the public sector. Get practical advice and inspiration to make your own work more accessible.
Event Type: Virtual Events
全国の障害者ICTサポートセンターの取り組みやサポート事例等を紹介し情報を共有することで、社会のアクセシビリティを高めていくことに貢献します。 By introducing the initiatives and support cases of ICT support centers for people with disabilities nationwide and sharing information, we contribute to enhancing social accessibility.
AccessCat aims to establish itself as a bridge between research, society, and industry. Therefore, for this year’s GAAD, the network will organise an event to present both the evolution of the network since its creation in January 2023 and the local social, cultural, and associative fabric dedicated to accessibility.
Mit unserem Serious Game Beyond the Chalkboard denken wir digitale Barriere-freiheit weiter: Wir wollen ein digitales Medium nutzen, um in den Studienalltag von psychisch erkrankten Studierenden einzutauchen. Wir sind gespannt, ob Sie im Spiel Situationen aus Ihrem Lehralltag wiedererkennen, ob es Ihnen neue Per-spektiven aufzeigt und vor allem ob Sie darin die Möglichkeit sehen, immersiv Er-fahrungen von Studierenden mit psychischen Erkrankungen nachvollziehen zu können. Dazu ist Ihr Feedback besonders wertvoll. In Beyond the Chalkboard können Spielende als genderneutrale Spielfigur Sam tägliche Haushaltsarbeiten erledigen, Vorlesungen besuchen oder anderweitig die Zeit gestalten. Allerdings werden die Handlungsoptionen durch Sams psychi-sche Verfassung begrenzt – durch strukturelle Bedingungen, Handlungen und Reaktionen von Lehrenden und Kommiliton*innen und auch durch Ängste und depressive Gefühle. Mit dem Spiel als Ausgangspunkt diskutieren wir Barrieren und deren Konsequenzen in Lehre und Studium für psychisch erkrankte Studie-rende und werden gemeinsam erste Handlungsanregungen für Ihre (Lehr-)Praxis entwickeln.
In the spirit of GAAD and as the next webinar in our monthly Workday Accessibility Level Up series, we’ll be talking about some of the many kinds of assistive technologies that people with different disabilities use. We’ll also discuss things to keep in mind when building a digital product to make sure people with disabilities, and the assistive tools they use, can interact with your product.
You are invited to register for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, 2025. Join us for a virtual event on the theme of ‘Committing to Change,’ which will spark conversations and enhance understanding about digital access and inclusion. GAAD 2025 will include a keynote presentation from Dr. Ludmila Praslova, author of The Canary Code, and several breakout sessions in the areas of advancing accessibility in higher education, disability culture & justice, and universal design. Visit the GAAD event website for more information.
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.
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!