Events & Activities

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

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.

This year’s accessibility exposition provides an opportunity for vendors in the accessibility space to showcase products or services to individuals who may benefit from them. There is also an informational opportunity to hear what other organizations are doing in the world of accessibility, how Signal Centers’ Assistive Technology Services is serving the Chattanooga community, and ways to get further involved in the Signal Centers Accessibility Taskforce.

Join us for our conference on “Creatividad artificial. ¿Cuál es el impacto de la inteligencia artificial en la creatividad humana?.” Explore the fascinating intersection of AI and creativity with Fernanda Rocha, CFO and founder of Blackbot, BlackSchool, and BCI, alongside Jon Black, CEO of BLACKBOT. With Fernanda’s expertise in digital marketing and strategic design, and Jon’s extensive experience in international design and innovation, this session promises to be enlightening. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the future of creativity in the digital age! Learn more about Fernanda Rocha at https://blackbot.rocks/fernanda-rocha/ and Jon Black at https://blackbot.rocks/jon-black/

Located at the old train sheds – Foreshore Park, we come together as a provider of Disability supports to share time and stories. Participants and their support workers come to enjoy a free BBQ lunch, craft and sport activities with Guest speakers telling their journey of Accessibility to technology as a disabled person. We have chosen to theme this BBQ with GAAD as we support people in the deaf blind community and also those with Motor and Cognitive impairments. To grow awareness in this space to what is possible.

Founded by the Northern Territory peak body for people with disability, the “All Abilities Expo” is a unique and interactive event that connects people with disabilities, carers, guardians, and families with disability service providers, community services, and government. The expo provides the opportunity to learn more about what is available in the Northern Territory, discuss individual requirements, and enable individual rights to choice and control. The expo also provides an opportunity to showcase presentations that promote inclusion, accessibility, equity, and diversity as a means of building awareness on the day. In promoting equity, admission to the “All Abilities Expo” is FREE to the community and includes “come n’ try” activities like wheelchair basketball, rugby, AFL, dance, craft, chess, as well as sensory stations, an animal petting area, face painting, balloon artist, and free food. As part of raising awareness, the “All Abilities Expo” is running on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) as a way of spotlighting current programs and businesses that are inclusive and accessible, as well as promoting the opportunity for others to make the move towards inclusion, accessibility, equity, and diversity.

À l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale de Sensibilisation à l’Accessibilité, rejoignez-nous pour un après-midi sur les thèmes Tourisme Accessible et Digitalisation ! Au programme : – Présentation de l’initiative OK:GO de la Fédération suisse du tourisme – Présentation de la plateforme Bootis de l’Association Slowlution – Atelier d’idéation L’événement est gratuit et aura lieu en français et en allemand. Merci de vous inscrire avant le 5 mai sur https://frh-fondation.ch/evenement-tourisme-accessible/ *** Anlässlich des Welttages der Barrierefreiheit, treffen Sie uns an einem Nachmittag zu den Themen Barrierefreier Tourismus und Digitalisierung! Programm: – Präsentation der OK:GO-Initiative des Schweizer Tourismus-Verband – Präsentation der Plattform Bootis von Association Slowlution – Workshop zur Ideenfindung Die Veranstaltung ist kostenlos und findet in Deutsch und Französisch statt. Bitte melden Sie sich bis zum 5. Mai an auf: https://frh-fondation.ch/de/veranstaltung-barrierefreier-tourismus/

We celebrate GAAD together with users with disabilities showing assistive technology in Stockholm, Sweden, 16 May 2024 Our experience is that accessibility never gets under the skin of people until they meet the users. That’s why we welcome anyone to learn more about digital accessibility and assistive technology – for free! Thursday 16 May at 15-18, the Funka Foundation invites you to an exciting and educational open house where people with different disabilities show how they use assistive technology. Göta Arkhuset, Repslagargatan 20, close to Medborgarplatsen. The event is part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, come and celebrate with us! How do persons who are blind user the web? How can I best help people who experience difficulties with reading and writing? Does my website work for someone who controls their computer by voice alone? What is most important for people with low vision? Our GAAD open house will answer all your questions: • Meet users with disabilities who will demonstrate what works and doesn’t work for them • Experience how assistive technology works in real life • Meet our experts who can put your experiences into perspective • You’ll learn what you need to do as a developer, website owner, UX designer, graphic designer or web author to fulfil the accessibility requirements of the law – and make sure your digital services work for everyone! About the Funka Foundation The Funka Foundation is a non-profit and independent organisation working to empower people with disabilities through user-centred research and innovation. We believe in practical learning, inspiration and knowledge transfer. Special thanks to our sponsor THE WORKS operates low-cost and sustainable co-working in properties that, for various reasons, are facing redevelopment and are therefore at risk of being left empty. We offer smart, functional and flexible offices to small and medium-sized businesses.

Wir laden Sie herzlich zum Global Accessibility Awareness Day in den Weser Tower nach Bremen ein. Bei Snacks und Getränken halten unsere Expertinnen drei spannende Vorträge zum Thema Digitale Barrierefreiheit. 1. Mihaela Sartori (Accessibility Consultant) wird eine Einführung in die Thematik geben. Dabei wird sie auf die Key Facts, Zahlen und auf das im Juni 2025 in Kraft tretende Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz eingehen. 2. Cornelia Sachau (Product Owner) wird anhand eines fiktiven Projektes darstellen, wie Barrierefreiheit über Anforderungen ins Produkt einfließen kann. Dabei wird sie unter anderem Aspekte wie Zielgruppe, Akzeptanzkriterien und Qualitätssicherung beleuchten. 3. Kristin Rohleder (Accessibility Consultant) wird die Barrieren an Webseiten aufgedecken und erste Tipps geben, wie diese behoben werden könnten. Dabei werden ein Screenreader und verschiedene Tools zum Einsatz kommen, mit denen Sie ebenfalls Ihre eigene Webseite am nächsten Tag testen können.

Over a billion people around the world have some form of physical or mental disability to deal with. These people have special needs when interacting with digital content. On May 16th, the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) takes place around the world to spread knowledge and awareness about the need for digital accessibility. As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we at Factorial invite you to an interactive meeting to foster knowledge transfer and exchange ideas on measures for a more inclusive and open web. The programme: 18:00 – Doors 18:45 – Opening session by Niklas Franke 19:00 – Session with Fynn Becker: Forced Colours and Windows Contrast Themes 19:30 – Session: Special guest 20:00 – Closing & Networking 21:30 – End For more information on the GAAD Foundation visit: https://accessibility.day