Events & Activities

Accessible digital learning is an essential part of equal opportunity in education or in the workplace. Join us now to celebrate GAAD 2026 and start to create more accessible and inclusive learning content. The Showcase module for our Designing Accessible Learning Content (DALC) Programme has 9 free lessons. You can sign up and access the free training here – https://showcase-elahub.talentlms.com/

As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), this design challenge invites creatives in Indonesia to reflect on a simple question: why does accessibility matter? Participants are encouraged to create and share visual content based on their own perspectives and experiences. The interpretation is open, as long as it stays connected to the theme. Participants will share their work on social media, helping amplify the message and reach broader audiences. Through this process, the challenge hopes to open up more space for voices, stories, and ideas around accessibility, including everyday barriers, inclusive design, and how accessibility shapes people’s lives.

Celebrate GAAD 2026 with a free customised Accessibility Assessment Report to help your organisation get started with more accessible learning. With the tailored feedback from the eLa1000 assessment you can discover your accessibility learning gaps, understand your compliance position and get your roadmap. Find out more and complete your eLa1000 Accessibility Assessment today – https://ela1000assessment.elahub.net/

On May 7 at 11 AM ET, join Christopher M. Lee, PhD, CEO & President of the G3ict and Managing Director of the IAAP, and Corbb O’Connor, Director of Thought Leadership at Level Access, for a practical conversation about sustaining leadership support and building impactful learning programs in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. You’ll leave with concrete ideas for strengthening accessibility education across your organization and positioning your efforts in ways that executives recognize and support long-term.

My card matching game Ploppy Pairs is accessible via the support of VoiceOver on iOS, macOS and tvOS. It always tells you the index of the card, what image it has on it when you tap it and if you found a matching pair or not. During the 05/14/2026 and 05/23/2026 all cards are blank by default and there is a toggle where you can show the images or hide them again. The idea behind this is to bring more attention to accessibility and bring people without visual impairment to give the game a try by using VoiceOver. The app is also designed for kids – so it can be played from very early ages on. The app is available world wide (except China) and is localized into the following languages: English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. Minimum OS versions are: iOS 16.0 macOS 12.0 tvOS 16.0

Am Global Accessibility Awareness Day dreht sich alles um das Thema Barrierefreiheit – und darum, das Bewusstsein für die Bedürfnisse von Menschen mit Behinderungen im digitalen (Hochschul-)Raum zu stärken. Gemeinsam mit ILIAS.nrw und Moodle.NRW haben wir ein umfangreiches Vortrag- und Workshop-Programm zum diesjährigen GAAD für Sie zusammengestellt, das Ihnen spannende Einblicke, praxisnahe Impulse sowie Möglichkeiten des hochschulübergreifenden Austausches bietet. Termin und Teilnahme: Unsere Veranstaltungen finden im Zeitraum vom 19. – 22. Mai 2026 statt. Sie sind kostenlos uns stehen allen interessierten Hochschulangehörigen aus NRW offen. Anmelde- bzw. Zugangsdaten entnehmen Sie bitte den Infos zur jeweiligen Veranstaltung auf unserer Webseite. Barrierefreiheit: Wir veröffentlichen die zugehörigen Materialien kurz vor Veranstaltungsbeginn auf unserer Webseite. Darüber hinaus stehen Ihnen die automatischen Untertitel von Zoom zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Sie!

GAAD Slovenia 2026 is a free professional event dedicated to accessibility as a fundamental right, a legal obligation, and a key element of high-quality services. The event brings together diverse perspectives on accessibility—from legislation and compliance to digital solutions, content, products, and broader societal practices. Through real-world examples and expert insights, participants will gain a clear understanding of how accessibility is implemented in practice. The event is intended for anyone involved in developing, commissioning, or managing digital solutions and services, as well as those who want to better understand the role of accessibility in today’s society. Participants will gain practical knowledge, ideas for improvement, and a broader perspective on the challenges and opportunities that accessibility presents for organizations and users alike. The conference is organised by Institute for Digital Accessibility A11Y.s, NSIOS and European resource centre on accessibility Accessible EU.

We’ve been told that accessibility is a checklist. Meet the criteria. Pass the audit. Ship the product. But real users tell a different story. In this webinar to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we explore the uncomfortable truth that a product can be fully compliant and still fail the people it’s meant to support. Drawing on real user experiences, we’ll expose the hidden friction that standards don’t capture , from cognitive overload to interaction fatigue and loss of confidence. This isn’t about dismissing accessibility standards. It’s about recognising their limits. Because if people can technically use your product, but can’t use it easily, safely, or with dignity, is it truly accessible. Learning outcomes: Recognise the limitations of compliance as a measure of accessibility Understand how friction manifests for people with disability and other marginalised groups Explore a more human-centred approach to accessibility grounded in real experience.

Mark your calendars! In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Shepherd Center will host a Resource Fair on May 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the 7th Floor Auditorium.

This event will highlight:

• Accessible technology and adaptive equipment
• Community resources
• Innovative tools that enhance independence
• Education around digital and physical accessibility
• Guest Speaker Charlie Miller from Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Whether you’re clinical staff, support staff, patients, or families, this event will offer valuable insights and hands-on learning opportunities. More details, including speakers and participating partners, are coming soon! Let’s celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day by advancing awareness and action together. See you there!

Join us at a11y together on 20th May for a friendly, informal session focused on transforming organisational perspectives through inclusion, accessible communication, and vulnerability management. Together, we will explore how inclusive design shows up in the real world, from accessible content strategy to removing barriers using the social model of disability. Expect practical, evidence-based interventions, real-world lessons from lived experience, and ideas you can take away and start using straight away to support diverse needs and preferences. The session will keep the usual relaxed a11y together format, with a few short talks followed by an open panel conversation. It is a space to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from others across disability inclusion. Whether you are just getting started or already deep into accessibility, you will leave with useful insights, fresh perspectives, and new connections.