The CGI Federal Accessibility Champions Network (ACN) and newly-formed CGI Disability & Neurodiversity Advocates (DNA) Member Resource Group (MRG) are partnering on a fun event in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2022. The event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) instruction on common workplace signs.
Event Type: Virtual Events
On May 19th we will launch our free ScreenReader training app. The app has been developed together with visually impaired and blind people. The app teaches all VoiceOver and TalkBack gestures, plus navigation and text editing actions. The app will become available at noon through our website https://screenreader.app.
With the increasing popularity of coding bootcamps, people turn to these programs for new and rewarding careers a clear skills gap exists: Accessibility isn’t part of the bootcamp curriculum. In celebration of GAAD 2022, Jonny James, Senior Accessibility Engineer, will draw from his own experience, challenging our existing paradigm of what it means to be qualified to work in this field and how the gatekeepers of web accessibility could be harming the industry.
How to be an empathic leader and build a culture of empathy In this webinar your will learn about how to become an empathetic leader in your organisation. You will hear from experts on the topic of inclusion and diversity, and how to become an empathetic leader. After attending this webinar you will have a better understanding of: What empathy looks like in the workplace How to build a culture of empathy Empathic leadership skills
We will have 2 talks: Accessibility and Procurement at the US GSAA by Mike Gifford The Recipe for Making Accessible Widgets! by Rabab Gomaa https://www.meetup.com/a11yOttawa/events/285774885/ for details
On behalf of the European Commission, Funka, PwC and Open Evidence have carried out a review of the Web Accessibility Directive, how it is currently working and what can be improved. In this assignment, we have collected and analysed data, monitoring reports, experiences and input from all Member States and relevant stakeholders. It’s now time to share and validate the main highlights, lessons learned and conclusions with you!
We welcome you to JOIN US for a free digital event featuring expert Accessibility Speakers: to gain valuable industry knowledge, learn from decades of applied experience, and help raise awareness in support of GAAD’s 11th Anniversary. Our esteemed Speakers will include Jennison Asuncion, the Co-Founder of GAAD, and Head of Accessibility at LinkedIn, as well as Phil Yatvin of Chicago Lighthouse, Kara Zirkle at Dell, and many more. Digital half-day conference, and absolutely free. JOIN US!
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we invite you to join us May 19th from 3:00 – 4:00pm ET for a Twitter Chat at the intersection of accessibility, inclusion, and health. We will dive into some Accessibility 101, and explore how expanding participation in biomedical research can advance health equity. We will also share information about the All of Us Research Program, and explore its mission to make health research more inclusive to improve health outcomes.
Join Tamman and Indy Hall for a collaborative event series to bring together diverse individuals, mindsets, experiences, and opinions in an effort to create a more empathetic and connective community. We’ll explore topics around inclusion, health, work, and the ways in which we are different and alike. By understanding how our fellow humans experience life, our hope is that we can help create spaces in our professional and personal lives which are more equitable, accessible, and honest.
Digita11y Accessible wants to ensure inclusivity & digital engagement for all users & raise visibility of the accessibility community. Join an engaging event with expert accessibility speakers to gain industry knowledge, learn from experience & help raise awareness. KEYNOTE: Jennison Asuncion, GAAD Co-Founder INCLUSIVE DESIGN: Phil Yatvin & Ben Chargot, Chicago Lighthouse ACCESSIBILITY & USABILITY: Beth Somerfield & Andrew Skinner, Anthro-Tech ACCESSIBLE PROCUREMENT: Kara Zirkle, Dell