Events & Activities

As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Week, this webinar will explore latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in making data visualizations more accessible.

Join Disability:IN for an insightful webinar in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Our presenters will live and work in the APAC region. They will dive into the following topics as it pertains to their specific region:

• Case Studies and Success Stories: Hear from industry experts and organizations that have successfully implemented inclusive design and learn from their experiences and challenges.
• Practical Implementation: Discover practical tips and techniques for implementing accessibility features in websites, apps, and other digital products.
• Introduction to AI and Accessibility: Understand the basics of AI and machine learning and their potential to improve accessibility.
• Measuring Impact: Learn how to assess the effectiveness of your training programs and make continuous improvements.

Join us in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) by pledging your time to improve accessibility in WordPress. Whether you’re a developer, designer, content creator, or site owner, your skills can help make the internet more usable for millions of people with disabilities. Whether you work on a plugin or theme, contribute to WordPress core, or make your own website more accessible, you’re helping create a more inclusive internet for everyone. This event is a virtual contributor day encouraging people to pledge time to contribute to accessibility on or for WordPress websites on May 15th. The idea is that we’ll all come together and make a meaningful dent in known accessibility issues. Learn more about how you can help and make a pledge on our website.

For one day only, our courses on digital accessibility will be available on a pay what you want basis. Start your journey into accessibility on the 15th of May!

Internally we’re celebrating P&G inclusive design successes with our brands, and educating our P&G family about what they can do to make their e-mail they send accessible. Externally we’ll be celebrating with a sneak peak into the day in the life of the P&G accessibility team.

Join Disability:IN for an in-depth webinar on the European Accessibility Act (EAA), set to take effect on June 28, 2025. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the EAA, focusing on its impact on businesses, the scope of products and services covered, compliance requirements, and governance. Our expert panel will guide you through the key aspects of the EAA, helping you understand how to prepare for the upcoming changes and ensure your organization meets the new accessibility standards. This webinar is essential for accessibility leaders, compliance officers, product managers, and anyone involved in ensuring accessibility within their organization.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Impact of the EAA: Learn who is impacted by the European Accessibility Act, including businesses, service providers, and consumers, and understand the broader implications for the internal market and cross-border trade.
• Scope of Products and Services: Gain insights into the specific products and services covered by the EAA, including digital content, telecommunication services, transport services, banking, e-commerce, and more. Understand the detailed accessibility requirements for each category.
• Compliance and Governance: Explore the compliance requirements and governance structures established by the EAA. Learn about the deadlines, enforcement mechanisms, and potential penalties for non-compliance. Understand how to develop and implement an effective accessibility strategy to meet the EAA standards.

Indonesia is one of the biggest countries in the world, but digital accessibility isn’t yet part of everyday practice. One reason is low awareness. Another is the lack of resources in our native language, Bahasa Indonesia. That’s why PanduanWCAG.com exists with one core principle: making accessibility accessible. It’s a plain-language guide to help local practitioners understand WCAG and connect with global standards. We’re launching it on Global Accessibility Awareness Day to introduce two things: 1. Digital accessibility is real 2. And the guide to get started is ready Note: PanduanWCAG.com is not an official translation of WCAG.

Nella giornata dell’accessibilità il progetto europeo AINCP pubblica un opuscolo illustrato e divertente, gratuito per tutti da scaricare, che si rivolge a tutti i ragazzi di età 5 – 15 anni, e in particolare i ragazzi con una disabilità di paralisi cerebrale. Il “Booklet AINCP” contiene anche dei giochi e si potrà colorare.

Con la guida di ANDI tutti potranno comprendere in modo facile:

• Che cos’è la Paralisi Cerebrale
• Che cosa fa il Progetto AINCP
• Perché la Ricerca Scientifica è importante

Il progetto AINCP è orgoglioso di questa iniziativa, realizzata seguendo le linee guida di accessibilità, che per la prima volta spiega in modo facile un tema che riguarda 17 milioni di persone nel mondo e su cui la ricerca scientifica, compreso il nostro progetto AINCP, sta svolgendo un lavoro molto importante. Ci è voluto un grande impegno per realizzarlo! Il merito va a tutto il team del progetto europeo AINCP, a FTS srl, braccio operativo della Fondazione FightTheStroke.org che ha ideato e coordinato il lavoro, e a Housatonic, che ha creato le illustrazioni e il personaggio ANDI. L’opuscolo si potrà facilmente stampare in bianco e nero, formato A4, a partire dal giorno 15 maggio 2025 dalla pagina https://www.aincp.eu/kids Stampatelo, divertitevi e fateci sapere se vi piace! And stay tuned, the AINCP Booklet will be soon available in English too.

Between May 15 and May 31, Hyland will be hosting a series of internal activities focused on accessibility awareness. These efforts are meant to increase understanding of how we’re working to create more inclusive, accessible experiences—both for our solutions and our internal culture.

What to Expect:

• Video Spotlights: A set of short videos will be recorded and made available on Cornerstone. These videos will showcase Hyland team members sharing insights into current accessibility initiatives and why this work matters.
• Free Stickers & Handouts: Accessibility-themed stickers and a printed handout will be available to help spread awareness. The handout highlights the Be My Eyes app, which connects volunteers with people who are blind or have low vision, helping them navigate daily tasks independently.

This is a private, internal event open only to Hyland employees. The goal is to promote awareness, encourage conversation, and recognize the steps we’re taking together to support accessibility. We’re submitting this event for internal visibility and awareness.

PayPal’s first-ever Accessibility Summit is on! This internal hybrid event will celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day and feature an incredible keynote by Dr. Ashley Shew (author of Against Technoableism). Four compelling sessions led by PayPal teams exploring: Who are our customers with disabilities, and what are their needs Championing an accessibility-first culture Evolution of accessible mobile experiences Centering Accessibility in Content Design Also on GAAD, PayPal is inviting customers with disabilities to user testing sessions to help teams better understand how to serve our customers and any challenges they face when using our products.