Events & Activities

Der 60-minütige Zoom-Workshop „Digitalisierung und Barrierefreiheit in der Lehre“ vermittelt praxisnah, wie Lehrende digitale Barrierefreiheit umsetzen können. Nach einer kurzen Einführung werden rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen, Herausforderungen für Studierende mit Beeinträchtigungen und bewährte Methoden vorgestellt. Anschließend lernen die Teilnehmenden barrierefreie Tools und Plattformen kennen. In interaktiven Breakout-Sessions erarbeiten sie eigene Lehrkonzepte, die im Plenum präsentiert und diskutiert werden. Ein „Bad Practice“-Beispiel verdeutlicht häufige Fehler. Der Workshop schließt mit einer Fragerunde und weiterführenden Ressourcen. Zoom-Features wie Breakout-Räume und Untertitel unterstützen die Barrierefreiheit. 

This special GAAD session Nichols Strategies’ Digital Accessibility Professional Learning Community for school communications professionals will focus on how we build consent and capacity to prioritize accessibility at all levels of our organizations.

This year, Brickfield Education Labs and Open LMS have partnered to unveil the latest version of a self-assessment tool that allows you to rate your accessibility knowledge and skills, as we continue the tradition to join the Global Accessibility Awareness Day celebrations Register to get access to the self-assessment tool: https://lnkd.in/gESpfzyN Then, join one of our 3 global events on Thursday, May 15 to understand your rating, compare it with your peers, and learn how to improve your skills and the quality of your eLearning experiences

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join WP Accessibility Day board members, Bet Hannon, Joe Dolson, and Amber Hinds, and lead organizer, Isla Waite, for a conversation about the current state of accessibility in WordPress, how they see it changing in the future, and what’s in the works for the WP Accessibility Day nonprofit and event this year. The panel discussion will be livestreamed on YouTube.

Join us in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD25) with “AI and Accessibility: Navigating the Challenges, Exploring the Potential”. This event is hosted by Transmedia Catalonia’s AccessTalks initiative in collaboration with the Be A(I)ware campaign under the ALFIE project. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it presents both opportunities and challenges for digital accessibility. When developed responsibly, AI can break barriers and foster inclusivity. However, if mismanaged, it risks reinforcing biases and excluding vulnerable communities. This webinar will critically examine the intersection of AI and accessibility, addressing key concerns such as disaggregated data, algorithmic bias, fairness, user-centric design, and regulatory oversight. Attendees will gain insights into the latest research and innovative efforts to make AI more inclusive while tackling ethical concerns and current limitations.

全国の障害者ICTサポートセンターの取り組みやサポート事例等を紹介し情報を共有することで、社会のアクセシビリティを高めていくことに貢献します。 By introducing the initiatives and support cases of ICT support centers for people with disabilities nationwide and sharing information, we contribute to enhancing social accessibility.

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.

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