Events & Activities

Dieser Beitrag richtet sich an Lehrende sowie Mitarbeitende zentraler Einrichtungen, die sich für Lösungsstrategien für chancengleiche Teilhabe an digitalen Prüfungen interessieren. Studierende mit Behinderungen sind in digitalen Prüfungen häufig mit Barrieren konfrontiert, die ihre Chancengleichheit beeinträchtigen. Diese betrifft nicht nur die Rahmenbedingungen, sondern auch die Gestaltung der Prüfungen selbst. Wir stellen proaktive und reaktive Lösungsstrategien vor, die sowohl auf universeller als auch individueller Ebene ansetzen und dazu beitragen, Prüfungen inklusiver zu gestalten. In unserem Beitrag beleuchten wir kurz die Prüfungssysteme EvaExam und Moodle hinsichtlich der Barrierefreiheit, analysieren die Gestaltung der Prüfungsfragen und betrachten zudem die Selbsttestung zur Überprüfung der Barrierefreiheit. In einem kleinen Selbstversuch geben wir den Teilnehmenden die Möglichkeit, Barrieren in digitalen Prüfungen selbst zu erleben. Es wird aufgezeigt, dass neben universellen Vorkehrungen auch durch individuelle Lösungen von zentraler Bedeutung sind. Wir schließen den Beitrag mit Praxisempfehlungen, die Hochschul-Akteuren helfen können, digitale Prüfungen barrierefrei zu gestalten und so eine Chancengleichheit für alle Studierenden zu ermöglichen.

May 15 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! If you’re new to accessibility, Deque’s Accessibility Fundamentals session is the perfect place to start—and it’s FREE! Led by the same accessibility experts trusted by the world’s biggest brands, this session is for everyone: policymakers, designers, developers, testers, and more. In just two hours, you will:

• Discover what digital accessibility is and why it matters.
• Learn which laws and guidelines apply to your location.
• Explore how people with disabilities navigate the web.
• Get tips for championing accessibility at your organization.

If you’re new to accessibility, Deque’s Accessibility Fundamentals session is the perfect place to start—and it’s FREE! Led by the same accessibility experts trusted by the world’s biggest brands, this session is for everyone: policymakers, designers, developers, testers, and more. In just two hours, you will:

• Discover what digital accessibility is and why it matters.
• Learn about European accessibility laws and standards
• Explore how people with disabilities navigate the web.
• Get tips for championing accessibility at your organization.

The road to more accessible digital content is fraught with misconceptions, confusing and contradictory terminology and often expensive training solutions. All this puts off many individuals, small teams and sets back the accessibility project as a whole. Join us to find out how you can find your starting point, how to move forward with user-friendly take away practical tips and tools and understand how to interact with commonly used guidelines like WCAG- without being overwhelmed.

Open house with display of assistive technology

Welcome to learn more about digital accessibility and assistive technology – for free! Thursday 15 May at 13-17, the Funka Foundation invites you to an exciting and educational open house where people with different disabilities show how they use assistive technology. How do blind people use the web? How can I best help a dyslexic person? Will my website work for someone who controls their computer by voice alone? What is most important for people with low vision? Our open house will answer all your questions:

• Meet users with disabilities who will show and tell you what works and doesn’t work for them
• See how assistive technology works in real life
• You meet our experts who can put your experience into perspective
• You will learn what you as a developer, website owner, UX designer, graphic designer or web author can do to fulfil the legal requirements for accessibility – and ensure that digital services work for everyone!

It’s an open house so you can come and go as you please. In order for us to know how much coffee to make, it is great if you want to sign up! Free registration: https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90836567/Stiftelsen-Funka-GAAD-15-maj-2025

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Open House 15 May 2025 Save the date! Join us for an inspiring and engaging event in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! At Empower we are dedicated to making the digital world more accessible for everyone. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, friends, partners, and clients who share the same vision. Let’s come together to exchange insights, network, and take action towards a more accessible world.

Event Details

📅 Date: 15 May
📍 Location: EmpowerNL 4 Escasoni Place St. John’s
🕓 Time: 13:00 to 16:00

Why Attend?

✅ Expand Your Network: Meet professionals, developers, and advocates in the accessibility community.
✅ Gain Practical Knowledge: Learn about digital accessibility, accessibility best practices, and adaptive technology.
✅ Improve Your Website Accessibility: Get a speed audit of your website with expert feedback.
✅ Engaging Workshops: Compuslt Demos & Displays
✅ Hands-on sessions on accessible gaming and experience screen reader software and web accessibility.
✅ Drinks & Bites: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with great conversations and refreshments.

Collaborating Partners
We are excited to work with Compusult who will be introducing assistive technology (AT). AT enhances the quality of life, promotes inclusion, and improves the well-being of individuals with disabilities and those with aging-related challenges.

How to Join?
Interested? Let us know through the registration form and secure your spot! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Come join us at the Salesforce Tower in Bishopsgate, London, UK for a fantastic celebration in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! This is an event you won’t want to miss, filled with fun, learning, and networking opportunities. Let’s come together to raise awareness and promote digital accessibility for all. See you there!

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), on May 15th in 2025, at 1pm PST, the KP Digital Accessibility Program is proud to present a special panel discussion. We will be featuring four remarkable individuals who bring diverse perspectives and expertise (authoring, design, testing, and user research) to the forefront of accessibility and inclusive design at Kaiser Permanente. The panelists will each answer a set of pre-selected questions, leaving some time for open discussion, and then wrap up with attendee questions & answers at the end. This panel represents a cross-section of roles and responsibilities that collectively drive accessibility forward – from strategy to execution. We invite you to join the conversation, ask questions, and explore how we can all contribute to building a more inclusive digital future. Come celebrate KP’s inclusiveness on GAAD Day!

The road to more accessible digital content is fraught with misconceptions, confusing and contradictory terminology and often expensive training solutions. All this puts off many individuals, small teams and sets back the accessibility project as a whole. * Join us to find out how you can find your starting point, * Learn from user-friendly take away practical tips and tools *Understand how to interact with commonly used guidelines like WCAG- without being overwhelmed.

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with Disability:IN by joining this insightful webinar featuring presenters from the US, Canada, and Mexico. Our experts will share their unique insights on accessibility, covering a variety of topics such as practical implementation strategies, real-world case studies, the impact of AI on accessibility, and methods for evaluating effectiveness. This session is designed to provide attendees with actionable knowledge and innovative approaches to enhance accessibility in their organizations.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Practical Implementation Strategies: Learn effective methods for incorporating accessibility features into digital products, including websites and apps, to create more inclusive user experiences.
• Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from successful implementations of inclusive design by organizations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Understand the challenges they faced and the solutions they developed.
• AI and Accessibility: Explore the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in improving accessibility. Discover how these technologies can be utilized to create more inclusive digital environments.