We will publish our new Appt Accessibility Handbook at 9am on May 16, 2024. The handbook is available for free as a tagged PDF. The PDF will be downloadable from our website.
Event Type: Virtual Events
Accessibility is critical now more than ever as we continue to make more and more experiences digital. Creating inclusive and usable digital experiences ensures people with disabilities can accomplish their digital objectives and live their lives independently. Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with TPGi and learn from our team of experts how to integrate accessibility into your organization. Our 2-hour event is carefully designed to provide a supportive environment for organizations seeking education on digital accessibility best practices or searching for guidance on how to start their accessibility journey. During this session you will learn about: -The importance of accessibility -Creating an accessibility strategy -Inclusive design and UX considerations -Developer tools and tricks Register today!
Join our Envision community members as they share personal stories and offer insights on leveraging AI tools and technologies for enhanced information access and independence. They’ll also address common misconceptions about the needs of people who are blind or have low vision, providing clarity and understanding.
With both private and public sector organisations increasingly prioritising accessibility, an understanding of the legislation and adherence to recommended guidelines is a necessity. This applies to Learning and Development teams as they look to adjust and develop their digital learning content to ensure inclusivity. This virtual event, designed specifically for L&D professionals, on Tuesday 14th May at 3pm (BST) / 10am (EDT), will be in the form of a panel discussion, comprised of industry experts from the UK and North America – author/speaker Susi Miller from eLaHub, L&D veteran Dan Richards, from Interactive Advantage, and lead accessibility author Emma Hewlett from Larmer Brown. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Kyle Bird from dominKnow Learning Systems. The panel will be discussing key legislation and what it means for L&D as well as offering guidance on how accessibility fits into the content planning and development process. There will also be plenty of opportunity for live Q&A. The panel will discuss: • Legislation relating to UK and North America • The landscape of litigation gaining attention • Roles and responsibilities within an organisation • When accessibility fits into the content development workflow • The most common mistakes and how to avoid them • Key takeaways to support the L&D team Whether you’re new to accessibility or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical guidance.
Join us for the highly anticipated virtual book launch of “Dark and Silent Office: A Digital Accessibility Guidebook for Inclusive Communication in the Workplace.” This pioneering guidebook is the first of its kind, focusing specifically on enhancing workplace communication for the hearing and visually impaired. Geared towards coworkers, managers, and HR and DEI leaders, this event is a must-attend for anyone looking to foster a more inclusive and effective work environment. Celebrate with us online, interact with accessibility experts, and discuss real-world applications. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a movement towards greater inclusivity in digital document accessibility and its correlated communication at work. Secure your spot today and help us set a new standard for workplace accessibility and understanding.
Free webinar: Join us in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with an empowering webinar, “Simple steps to greater accessibility.” Discover how small, actionable changes can make a big impact in your workplace. Whether it’s enhancing document formatting, adopting plain language, or establishing essential standards, you’ll learn how to make accessibility less daunting and more doable for everyone around you. We’ll also explore how to champion these initiatives within your design systems and perhaps even kickstart an accessibility guild. Don’t miss this chance to transform good intentions into great actions! We’ll also have time to answer your questions about accessibility. The discussion will include Michelle Chin, a design advocate from zeroheight, Geri Reid, a design systems and accessibility consultant, and Soren Hamby an accessibility and accessibility operations consultant.
We are excited to announce that Perkins School for the Blind will host Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 16, 2024. This will be our first time organizing the event, and it promises to be a day full of insightful activities focused on promoting digital accessibility and inclusion for the more than 1 billion people with disabilities across the world. The day will kick off with the “Put Down Your Mouse” challenge, inviting all of us to relinquish our computer mouse and navigate websites and applications using keyboard shortcuts alone. This exercise aims to simulate the user experience of individuals who rely solely on a keyboard to access digital content, and to emphasize the necessity of accessible web design. We encourage everyone to participate and share their experiences to foster a greater understanding of accessibility challenges and solutions. Try it for all or any part of the day! 10 minutes, 1 hour, all day! Gain a greater understanding of accessibility challenges and solutions
Join us for a webinar on the latest enhancements to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA, tailored for developers and designers who are passionate about accessibility. This webinar will cover: -The latest requirements of WCAG 2.2 AA -How to integrate the new requirements to ensure conformance. -The core objectives behind the new requirements and whom they serve.
In this session, our accessibility champions will discuss some of the accessibility myths and methods, whilst offering insights into: · Why accessibility really matters · The fundamental principles that underpin accessible design for technology · How to kick-start your organisations accessibility journey And, they’ll share top tips into how you can become a champion for accessibility in your organisation. With so many perspectives and shared experiences you’ll be bursting with fresh ideas to increase awareness, commitment, and action at all levels of your organisation. Ultimately, helping to make technology work better for everyone.
Am 16. Mai 2024 ist der Global Accessibility Awareness Day, der Internationale Tag der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. Wir wollen nicht länger warten und befassen uns mit dem Thema daher schon am 15. Mai 2024. In unserem Digitalisierungsforum bringen wir Ihnen die digitale Barrierefreiheit näher. Sie bekommen einen Einblick in das Thema und nützliche Hinweise für die Umsetzung. Angefangen bei der Einführung in den Themenbereich erklären wir Ihnen, wer von digitaler Barrierefreiheit profitiert. Hierüber sprechen wir auch mit der Hessischen Landesbeauftragten für barrierefreie IT und digitale Teilhabe, Frau Prof. Dr. Meyer zu Bexten. Wie Sie Barrierefreiheit praktisch in Ihren Arbeitsalltag integrieren können und wie wir, als ekom21, Sie dabei unterstützen, zeigen wir Ihnen anhand unserer Produkte esina21, cms21 und civento.