Events & Activities

This webinar is intended for anyone who is involved in HR practices (such as attraction, recruiting, onboarding, development, and retention), including professionals in Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Diversity & Inclusion. Anyone involved in fostering an inclusive workplace environment is welcome to attend. This webinar will equip professionals and managers with actionable practices to create a truly accessible workplace. Learn strategies that empower employees with disabilities and unlock the full potential of your workforce. Bring your own accessibility challenges – and best practices! This webinar will be interactive, with opportunities to share and learn from others.

AccessCat organizes a meeting with the entities affiliated with the network. During the event, they will learn more about the evolution of the network since its creation in January 2023, and will delve into the local social, cultural, and associative fabric dedicated to accessibility.

Join us for a day of learning and networking at our special event in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2024. Our company is committed to promoting web accessibility and is excited to host this in-person event that aims to promote digital inclusion and accessibility. The event will feature insightful talks and workshops led by our CEO, Mr. Ajay Sohal, and our esteemed colleagues, Yogesh Arora, Shadab Saifi, Kartik Bisht and Mohd Irfan. They will share their expertise in accessibility and inclusive design, providing hands-on demonstrations of assistive technology and accessibility tools. We have also planned engaging quizzes related to accessibility and simulated user testing sessions to provide a practical understanding of the challenges and solutions in this field. Whether you are new to accessibility or are a seasoned professional, you will gain a thorough understanding of the digital accessibility along with hands-on demonstrations. Join us for an insightful and engaging day as we discuss critical issues surrounding digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

In this session, our accessibility champions will discuss some of the accessibility myths and methods, whilst offering insights into: · Why accessibility really matters · The fundamental principles that underpin accessible design for technology · How to kick-start your organisations accessibility journey And, they’ll share top tips into how you can become a champion for accessibility in your organisation. With so many perspectives and shared experiences you’ll be bursting with fresh ideas to increase awareness, commitment, and action at all levels of your organisation. Ultimately, helping to make technology work better for everyone.

Global webinar for customers and partners to receive best practice advice on how to produce accessible documents at scale for customers of (typically) large organizations (such as Banks, Insurance companies etc) as well as Government agencies.

Conexão ExD Conheça as frentes de Acessibilidade No dia 16 de maio é celebrado o Dia Mundial de Conscientização sobre a Acessibilidade (em inglês, Global Acessibility Awareness Day – GAAD). Nesta data, empresas e organizações mundiais fazem ações voltadas para o tema, e nós também vamos aproveitar a ocasião para falar deste assunto! Convidamos você para conhecer as iniciativas de acessibilidade em que os times de Experiência e Design e o Hub de Acessibilidade estão atuando. A acessibilidade faz parte das nossas premissas para a criação de experiências, por isso é sempre importante pensarmos nela desde o início do processo e em todas as etapas.

Is artificial intelligence (AI) the solution that will fix inaccessible websites? Or does it cause more problems than it solves? Join WeCo’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day event, moderated by Paul Daye, to learn how AI impacts the digital accessibility of people with disabilities in both positive and negative ways. You’ll hear the thoughts and experiences of our panel of experts who live with disabilities, including topics such as: – Accessibility overlays and widgets – AI-powered assistive technology – AI tools used to build accessibility into websites and digital products Our panelists will also demonstrate Be My AI, which allows users with limited or no vision to access visual information and physical spaces. You won’t want to miss out—Register today! WeCo is a mission-based company that is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to make their digital projects accessible to everyone, regardless of disability.

Find out why accessibility is key and how it applies to your business. After presentations by Andrej Nemeček and Peter Teplický, you can join a panel discussion about real-life experiences and the importance of accessibility from a business perspective.

Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) go hand in hand. Being proactive in creating spaces where people with disabilities feel welcome and part of the community, and not an afterthought, is important for them to reach their full potential. The purpose of this presentation is to show a way of structuring and creating assignments for disabled learners where the barriers to learning and presenting their knowledge are eliminated as much as possible through using UDL.

Join Joe Devon (co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day), Ben Ogilvie (Head of Accessibility at ArcTouch), and other DC-Metro accessibility professionals to celebrate GAAD with drinks and a social get-together at Red Bear Brewing! Please register ahead of time so we know how many tables to hold, and when you arrive, get your first round on ArcTouch. We look forward to connecting with you! After the event, you’re invited to stick around for Red Bear’s open-invitation ASL Trivia Night (English interpretation included) from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue Accessibility Notes: Service dogs welcome Near public transit Ride share/taxi can drop off near entrance Wide entrance with ramp, but lacks automatic opener Accessible all-gender restrooms near bar area Picnic tables with clearance/space for knees Lowered bar seating area Indoor and Outdoor seating available (weather permitting)