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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Barrierefreiheit im Web für Redakteur*innen (Virtual)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Europe/Berlin (Germany)

Der Workshop richtet sich an Web-Redakteur*innen aus dem Hochschulkontext. Die Teilnehmenden erhalten einen ersten Einblick, worauf es bei einer barrierefreien Gestaltung von (Hochschul-)Webseiten zu achten gilt (z. B. Umgang mit Seitenstrukturen, Bildern/Grafiken, Farben/Kontraste und Verlinkungen). Alle Inhalte des Workshops werden in einem ausführlichen Leitfaden vertieft und im Anschluss an die Veranstaltung frei zur Verfügung gestellt. Zum Global Accessibilty Awareness Day (GAAD) am 16. Mai 2024 organisiert das Kompetenzzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw gemeinsam mit verschiedenen NRW-Hochschulen unterschiedliche Aktionen zu verschiedenen Themen der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. Das Kompetenzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw ist ein Projekt der digitalen Hochschule NRW (dh.nrw), die Konsortialführung liegt bei DoBuS an der TU Dortmund. Es berät Hochschulen in NRW im Bereich der digitalen Barrierefreiheit und vernetzt die Akteure auf der Arbeitsebene. https://barrierefreiheit.dh.nrw

Learn more about Barrierefreiheit im Web für Redakteur*innen by Kompetenzzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw

Internet as a tool for empowering the weak and silent voices of people with disabilities (In Person)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Introduction of the project results promoting the Internet as a resource for enriching people’s lives and a force for good in society with the support of the Internet Society Foundation.

Learn more about Internet as a tool for empowering the weak and silent voices of people with disabilities by Internet Society in Bosnia and Herzegovina

GAAD 2024: Putting Together the Accessibility Puzzle Pieces (Virtual)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM America/Los_Angeles (United States of America)

UC tech leaders will share highlights of their locations’ accessibility projects during a short panel. Then, UC staff will host lightning talks to share practical accessibility skills, explain the importance of digital accessibility and answer audience questions. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how everyone can have a fun-filled life when technology is accessible. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to have a great time while learning about digital accessibility and connecting with peers throughout UC.

Learn more about GAAD 2024: Putting Together the Accessibility Puzzle Pieces by University of California

PFRON wspiera dostępność – GAAD 2024 (Virtual)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Europe/Warsaw (Poland)

16 maja przypada Światowy Dzień Wiedzy o Dostępności (ang. Global Accessibility Awareness Day – GAAD). Jest to dzień poświęcony szczególnie dostępności cyfrowej. Z tej okazji zapraszamy na konferencję online. Będziemy mówić o: – Projektowanie treści w państwowych usługach cyfrowych – Czy żądamy zapewnienia dostępności cyfrowej? – Jak sprawdzić dostępność plików PDF – Dostępność w biznesie – Przyszłość dostępności cyfrowej w rękach ekspertów Konferencja odbędzie się w godzinach: 10.00-13.00 na platformie ZOOM. Zarejestruj się aby wziąć udział w spotkaniu z ekspertami dostępności cyfrowej. Więcej informacji na naszej stronie poświęconej konferencji: https://dostepnosc.pfron.org.pl/konferencja-gaad-2024

Learn more about PFRON wspiera dostępność – GAAD 2024 by Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych

Barrierefreie Prüfungsdokumente: ein erster Überblick (Virtual)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Europe/Berlin (Germany)

In diesem praxisorientierten Beitrag erfahren Sie einführend, warum barrierefreie Dokumente für alle Personen vorteilhaft sind. Im Anschluss sollen wichtige Kriterien für barrierefreie Prüfungsdokumente vorgestellt werden. Anhand konkreter Beispiele werden zum Abschluss mögliche Barrieren analysiert und Tipps zur Gestaltung barrierefreier Dokumente gegeben.

Learn more about Barrierefreie Prüfungsdokumente: ein erster Überblick by Uni Hamburg

WordPress Accessibility Showcase for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (Virtual)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM America/Chicago (United States of America)

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), join us for a conversation about how different WordPress plugins and theme developers are working to improve and promote accessibility in their products. Representatives from Accessibility Checker, CivicPress, Elementor, Gravity Forms, My Calendar, Popup Maker, and WP Accessibility will share how they are working on accessibility, what they’ve learned along the way, their future goals for accessibility, and resources if you want to learn more about building accessible sites with their products. Following the panel discussion, there will be time for open Q&A. Whether you use these tools on your websites or are a WordPress product owner who wants to make your products more accessible, this is a GAAD event you don’t want to miss. These meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.

Learn more about WordPress Accessibility Showcase for Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Equalize Digital

Digital Inclusion in Action (Virtual)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Australia/Sydney (Australia)

Join us this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) for a compelling discussion on enhancing digital accessibility! Experience first-hand insights as we explore our digital world from the perspective of individuals with lived experiences of disability. We’re thrilled to host a panel featuring Joe Di Nero, Assistant Program Director of Assistive Technology Services at Hellen Keller Services for the Blind and Head Accessibility Tester at UsableNet, alongside Nadia Mattiazzo, CEO of Women with Disabilities Victoria, and Sam Nuttall, founder of The Neurodivergent Coach. These distinguished speakers will share their personal and professional experiences with digital accessibility, offering unique perspectives on navigating and improving digital spaces.

Learn more about Digital Inclusion in Action by TTC Global Accessibility Practice

Fronta11y – Article series to celebrate GAAD (Virtual)

16 May 2024 – 18 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Europe/Berlin (Germany)

Several UX and A11y professionals from the German UPA Accessibility working group publishes several articles on fronta11y.org to celebrate the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD). This year the article series is entering its 7th round. All articles from the last years are online.

Learn more about Fronta11y – Article series to celebrate GAAD by GermanUPA

GAAD 2024 – Empowering Accessibility in APAC! (Virtual)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (Hyderabad, Telangana, India)

Virtual Event May 16th, 10:00 AM (IST) Onwards At Deque Systems, we’re thrilled to invite you to the most anticipated event of the year – the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2024! Get ready to be part of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing digital accessibility in APAC. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey to create a more inclusive digital landscape for all. Prepare to be inspired, educated, and empowered by thought leaders, industry experts, and accessibility advocates. From engaging sessions to interactive workshops, GAAD 2024 promises a day filled with insights, innovation, and action. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the accessibility revolution! Highlights: Engage with industry experts through thought-provoking sessions. Network with like-minded peers and exchange ideas. Discover cutting-edge tools and strategies for digital accessibility. Be part of a transformative journey towards creating a more inclusive digital landscape.

Learn more about GAAD 2024 – Empowering Accessibility in APAC! by Deque Systems

GAAD 2024: Learning Inclusion (In Person)

16 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Africa/Lagos (Owerri, Imo, Nigeria)

We will be creating awareness to undergraduates at the university to understand accessibility and inclusion. This will be for students at the CesPESS.

Learn more about GAAD 2024: Learning Inclusion by One Accessibility Initiative

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