Events & Activities

There are many ways to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day and create awareness. Attend an event. Participate in an activity. Start your own event and publicize it.

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List of Events & Activities

The following are events and activities the community has created for this year to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

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Hyderabad Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024 (In Person)

11 May 2024 | 8:30 AM-2:30 PM (Hyderabad, Telangana, India)

The event will feature talks and workshops by experts in the field of accessibility and inclusive design, as well as hands-on demonstrations of assistive technology and accessibility tools. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other like-minded individuals and gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in the field of accessibility. This event is for everyone who believes in: Building a more equitable and inclusive society. ⁠Making technology and information accessible to all. ⁠Empowering individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. Whether you’re an expert in the field or just starting your journey, we encourage you to join us for an insightful and engaging day as we: ⁠Discuss critical issues surrounding digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. ⁠Hear from inspiring speakers Samir, Prem Nawaz, Siddharaj, Gayatri, Sowjanya, Abhijeet and Ramkumar. ⁠Experience interactive workshops that demonstrate different assistive technologies and design practices. ⁠Engage in meaningful networking with fellow advocates, innovators, and individuals with disabilities. Let’s come together to make a difference and ensure that digital experiences are accessible to everyone. Save the date, spread the word, and let’s make GAAD 2024 in Hyderabad a celebration of inclusion!

Learn more about Hyderabad Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024 by Digitala11y

Accessibility Meetup Poznań IX – Global Accessibility Awareness Day (In Person)

14 May 2024 | 4:00 AM-8:00 PM Europe/Warsaw (Poznań, Poland)

Join us for the Global Accessibility Awareness Day celebration in Poznan! Participate in several activities. Among others, discover how accessible Allegro’s OneBox parcel machines are, step into the shoes of people with disabilities in the Barrier Breaker activity and utilize opportunities for networking. Also, we have two notable presentations lined up: one by Dominika Łukoszek and Kuba Dębski from the Centre for Information Technology (COI, Centralny Ośrodek Informatyki) who who will take us metaphorically to the botanical garden and tell us how it relates to accessibility, and the other by Agnieszka Maciejewska – the Accessibility Coordinator at the City Office of Poznań, talking about her experiences with Poznań city’s accessibility. The event is free (registration required) and will be translated into Polish Sign Language.

Learn more about Accessibility Meetup Poznań IX – Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Allegro

[HILTON] The Arc (In Person)

14 May 2024 | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM America/Los_Angeles (Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America)

Come visit with the Arc of Memphis, they will be joining us to help celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day GAAD, there will be an activity tables for hands on activities focusing on hidden and apparent disabilities.

Level Access On the Road: Chicago (In Person)

14 May 2024 | 9:30 AM-5:00 PM America/Chicago (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America)

Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and insight at our live, in-person event in Chicago. Our packed agenda includes a keynote session delving into the latest developments in digital accessibility, fireside chats with industry experts, peer learning opportunities, and valuable insight from Shelby Mitchell, Sr. Manager of Digital Accessibility at Discover. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate accessibility!

Learn more about Level Access On the Road: Chicago by Level Access

Atelier grand public de la Fresque de l’Accessibilité Numérique (In Person)

14 May 2024 | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Europe/Paris (Paris, France)

You are invited to participate in our “Atelier grand public de la Fresque de l’Accessibilité Numérique” organized on the 14th of May to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Come and discover and explore the issues related to disability and digital accessibility in France and around the world. This group experience will allow you to raise awareness in a fun and caring way. Join us for collective awareness and the discovery of concrete solutions! At the end of the workshop, you will leave with the tools necessary to act in your missions.

Learn more about Atelier grand public de la Fresque de l’Accessibilité Numérique by Ipedis

[HILTON] Hands on table of activities (In Person)

15 May 2024 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM America/Los_Angeles (McLean, Virginia, United States of America)

Are you curious what the challenges people with disabilities encounter daily? Come try hands on activities and experience simulations of different physical and cognitive disabilities. We’ll have braille Rubik Cube, cognitive exercises, and much more. Grab your free Starbucks during happy hour and join us in the Social! It’s time to be an A11y!

[HILTON] A11y Jeopardy (In Person)

15 May 2024 | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM America/Los_Angeles (Dallas, Texas, United States of America)

Join the fun of friendly competition in-person and test your trivia knowledge, Accessibility Jeopardy style! You’ll be placed in a team that will compete for victory. Everyone will come away with new facts to share with their coworkers and friends.

[HILTON] Thrive Memphis (In Person)

15 May 2024 | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM America/Los_Angeles (Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America)

Come visit with Thrive Memphis, they will be joining us to help celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day GAAD, there will be an activity tables for hands on activities focusing on hidden and apparent disabilities.

[HILTON] The Arc (NoVa) (In Person)

15 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM America/Los_Angeles (McLean, Virginia, United States of America)

Come visit with the Arc of North Virginia, they will be joining us to help celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day GAAD, there will be an activity tables for hands on activities focusing on hidden and apparent disabilities.

[HILTON] Thrive McLean (In Person)

15 May 2024 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM America/Los_Angeles (McLean, Virginia, United States of America)

Come visit with the our Benefits Team, as they will be joining us to help celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day GAAD. The team will provide resources on Wellthy and Lyra provided to Hilton Team Members.

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