Events & Activities

(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!

This May, Level Access is offering a full month of programming designed to educate, inspire, and empower organizations to advance digital accessibility. Visit our GAAD hub for exclusive training opportunities, including free access to the Level Access Academy, our online learning platform, for the Month of May. You’ll also find on-demand workshops with accessibility experts and a readymade kit for planning and executing an impactful GAAD celebration at your organization.

WCAG 2.2 Essentials for Education: Actionable Steps to Accessible Digital Content – Watch the On-Demand Webinar

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re opening up access to one of our most valuable expert sessions, originally held on September 26, 2024, as a closed, webinar for a selected group of industry professionals. We’re now making the full recording publicly available, because the insights shared remain just as timely and essential for anyone working toward WCAG 2.2 compliance. With over 20 years of experience in developing accessible digital educational content, Learnetic brings together leading voices in accessibility and educational publishing to share practical guidance and real-world strategies.

Webinar covers:

🔹Legal perspectives: Understanding the implications of WCAG 2.2 compliance for your organization.
🔹Actionable insights: Practical steps to ensure your content meets accessibility standards.
🔹Best practices: Proven strategies to implement accessibility features effectively.
🔹Real-world examples: Case studies showcasing the successful integration of accessibility in educational content. Hosted by: Rafał Romejko, Head of International Operations at Learnetic Featured

Speakers:

👉 Simon Mellins, Accessibility Consultant at Simon Mellins Consulting – assists publishers globally in managing accessibility transformation. He is a recognized expert, having spoken at conferences hosted by the International Publishers Association (IPA), Independent Publishers Guild (IPG), Inclusive Publishing @ DAISY, Irish Publisher’s Association, London Book Fair, and more.
👉 Agata Zając, Senior Project Manager at Learnetic – an interactive content editor, translator, proofreader, and methodologist with extensive experience, Agata specializes in ensuring educational materials comply with international digital accessibility regulations.
👉 Aleksandra Krawczyk, CEO at Learnigo.com – with a background as a speech-language pathologist and content editor, Aleksandra leads Learnigo, the largest online library of interactive digital resources for SLPs, OTs, and special educators.

The European Accessibility Act (EEA) is set to take effect soon, introducing new accessibility requirements for digital products and services, including educational content. Starting June 28, 2025, all educational publishers distributing digital materials within the European Union will need to ensure their content complies with WCAG 2.2 standards. In the UK, monitoring of websites and applications of public services began even earlier, in October 2024. If you’re involved in creating or adapting digital educational resources, now is a good time to understand what these changes mean and how to prepare. The recording will be available starting May 7 and can be watched on-demand through the end of the year 2025.

Online event of Accesibility where we will teach how to audit a web, the problems with the overlays, and a case study of an app called KWIDO.

Nutzt Eure Kaffeepause für Inputs und Diskussionen zu aktuellen Themen der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. In der Woche rund um den GAAD erwarten Euch jeweils um 14:00 Uhr Kurzvorträge, gefolgt von einer offenen Diskussionsrunde. Jede Sitzung dauert 30 Minuten: 15 Minuten Input und 15 Minuten Diskussion. Wir freuen uns auf Eure Teilnahme und einen gemeinsamen (digitalen) Kaffee!

Habt ihr euch schon mal gefragt, welche technischen Hilfsmittel euch im Studium unterstützen können? Im Rahmen vom Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) stellt das Kompetenzzentrum Digitale Barrierefreiheit NRW seine neue Datenbank vor, assistive Technologien (aT.NRW) – ein echtes Must-have für alle, die hindernisfreier durch ihr Studium kommen wollen. In der einstündigen Session zeigen wir euch, welche Tools für welche Bedarfe es gibt, wie sie euch im Uni-Alltag helfen können und beantworten eure Fragen. Außerdem erfahrt ihr, welche Hochschulen in NRW welche Hilfsmittel anbieten. Kommt vorbei und entdeckt das eine oder andere Tool, was euch möglicherweise im Studium helfen könnte. Referent*innen Rose Jokic und Tom Leimbrock stellen euch die Datenbank mit all den Angeboten der Hochschulen in NRW vor und beantworten eure Fragen zur Nutzung.

Celebremos el Día Mundial de la Concienciación sobre la Accesibilidad (GAAD) con un webinar donde hablaremos con Cecilia Geraldo quien nos contará sobre accesibilidad en aplicaciones móviles, buenas prácticas para desarrolladores mobile, su experiencia incorporando accesibilidad al frontend, entre otros temas. Incorporar accesibilidad en nuestros productos y servicios permitirá que una mayor cantidad de personas accedan a sus contenidos, interactúen con una interfaz comprensible y realicen cualquier tipo de transacción o trámite, especialmente personas con discapacidad y personas mayores, quienes se enfrentan día a día a las barreras generadas por un diseño no inclusivo.

Nutzt Eure Kaffeepause für Inputs und Diskussionen zu aktuellen Themen der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. In der Woche rund um den GAAD erwarten Euch jeweils um 14:00 Uhr Kurzvorträge, gefolgt von einer offenen Diskussionsrunde. Jede Sitzung dauert 30 Minuten: 15 Minuten Input und 15 Minuten Diskussion. Wir freuen uns auf Eure Teilnahme und einen gemeinsamen (digitalen) Kaffee!

Join us for as exclusive event to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). During the event we will focus on how accessibility can drive innovation and help create a more inclusive world, both in physical and digital spaces.  Hear from our experts and will explore real projects developed by NTT DATA and learn how inclusive design can make a real impact. In addition, you will have the chance to learn from our partners Acquia and Microsoft, and speakers from UNHCR. Together, we’ll share how inclusive design can make a real impact in both physical and digital spaces. 

We’re celebrating with two internal events. One is fun trivia game for all employees on virtual zoom call with winners getting prizes and another one is accessible maze game challenge, whoever wins is entered into prize raffle.