Events & Activities

Im Rahmen eines Gast-Events beim Accessibility Meetup Munich lädt die codecentric AG euch zu einer Reise ins Land der Barrieren ein. Barrierefreiheit ist mehr als ein einfaches Abhaken einer WCAG-Checkliste: Sie betrifft echte Menschen mit den unterschiedlichsten Bedürfnissen. In dieser Session schlüpfen wir in verschiedene Rollen und erleben Websites so wie sie Menschen mit Behinderung erleben könnten. Dabei laufen wir als Keyboardnutzerin in Sackgassen, sehen uns verwirrenden Formularen gegenüber, und lernen die Basics der Screenreadernutzung. Die Session ist ein Impuls, sich mit der Nutzersicht auf Barrierefreiheit auseinanderzusetzen und bietet praktische Vorgehensweisen fürs manuelle Testen an. Sie ist kein Ersatz für Nutzertests mit echten Nutzer*innen mit Behinderung.

Digital accessibility is no longer just a compliance topic – it has become a measurable business advantage. This session explores how accessible websites and digital improve user experience and conversion rates, strengthen SEO performance, and reduce long-term development and maintenance costs. Using real industry statistics, European Accessibility Act requirements, and practical examples, we will demonstrate how accessibility directly impacts business performance and customer trust. The presentation also covers common accessibility issues found on modern websites, practical implementation strategies, accessibility testing methods, and how organisations can integrate accessibility into their development workflow. Designed for business stakeholders, product owners, developers, designers, and digital teams looking to better understand accessibility from both a business and technical perspective.

Únete a Plexus Tech en el GAAD 2026: Con inclusión. Sin excepción , un evento en directo sobre el presente y futuro de la accesibilidad digital en España y Europa. El 21 de mayo, de 11:00 a 14:00 (CET), reuniremos a expertos/as, reguladores, asociaciones de personas con discapacidad y desarrolladores/as en una serie de mesas redondas y entrevistas que abordarán temas de actualidad como: El European Accessibility Act y su impacto en España. El observatorio de accesibilidad y su papel en las administraciones públicas. Autoridades de vigilancia para el sector privado en accesibilidad (UTAC). El futuro de la accesibilidad: IA, Figma, normas UNE y situación en Europa. Accesibilidad en el desarrollo iOS. Entidades representantes de la discapacidad: Fundación ONCE, COGAMI, COCEMFE, NVDA en español. Entidades acreditadas por ENAC para inspeccionar accesibilidad. El evento contará con interpretación en lengua de signos en directo y estará presentado por el equipo de accesibilidad de Plexus Tech. ¡Te esperamos!

This year, the Digital Accessibility Lab, the Center for Distributed Learning, and other UCF campus partners are proud to host a series of engaging opportunities to learn, connect, and take action. We’ll be hosting a live webinar exploring key accessibility topics, best practices, and real-world insights that empower our campus community to create more accessible digital content. Whether you’re new to accessibility or advancing your expertise, GAAD at UCF is your opportunity to be part of a more inclusive digital future. More information and the agenda is located at: https://access.ucf.edu/digital-accessibility-lab/global-accessibility-awareness-day/

This year Atos France is holding an internal event featuring a few of our many accessibility experts and their recent projects. The event will be in French. For information on access please mail john.hicks@atos.net

En el marco del Día Mundial de la Concienciación sobre la Accesibilidad Web (GAAD 2026), la Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), a través de la Dirección de Servicios para la Inclusión y el Centro de Tecnología y Educación Permanente (TEP), realizará el lanzamiento de AcompañaTEP-PUCMM. Esta iniciativa busca promover experiencias de aprendizaje más accesibles e inclusivas para estudiantes neurodivergentes mediante el uso responsable de inteligencia artificial como herramienta de apoyo académico. La jornada estará orientada a reflexionar sobre accesibilidad digital, inclusión, diseño universal y el papel de la tecnología con propósito dentro de la educación superior.

Small changes create a barrier-free campus. On Thursday, May 21st, the University will join the rest of the world in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD is a time to pause and focus on how we experience digital content. The “Why” is critical: Digital accessibility isn’t just about compliance; it is about equity. By remediating a single document, web form, or syllabus, you are directly removing a barrier and ensuring that our entire university community—from students to the public—has an equal opportunity to access our digital resources. The “Power of One” Goal Our mission for GAAD is simple: We are asking every faculty and staff member to fix just one document or piece of content that day. To make this happen, we are hosting a hands-on event (in person at The CTL and online via Zoom) featuring inspiration from campus leaders, focused training on Canvas Panorama, and practical, personalized support from your colleagues. Oh, and lunch is included!

GAAD 2026 Event Schedule

Date: Thursday, May 21

Lunch is provided for all attendees!

Event Line Up:

11-12 Fix Your Documents (On campus or online)

12-1 Lunch & 10-minute Lightning Talks

1-2 Panorama Training

2-3 Fix Your Documents (On campus or online)

Location: The CTL (second floor of the library) & Online (Zoom).

Let’s work together to make our digital campus accessible for everyone—one document at a time!

Javított változat: Az akadálymentesítés szervezeti kudarcának oka többnyire a felelősségi és döntési struktúrák tisztázatlansága, a szerepkörök elmosódása és a „másikra mutogatás”. Bebizonyítjuk, hogy sem a marketing, sem a fejlesztés, sem bármely más szakterület nem felelhet ezért önállóan. Behatároljuk a kompetens területeket, és útmutatót adunk az együttműködésük kereteinek kialakításához. Mindezt nemcsak saját, hanem a világ vezető akadálymentességi szakértőinek tapasztalatai alapján.

How do you move beyond theory and really help people “get” accessibility? In this special Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) session of Workday’s Accessibility Level Up series, Joe Rogers and Greg Aikens share how Workday built an experiential accessibility lab from the ground up and how you can adapt these ideas within your own organization. We’ll cover what an accessibility lab is (and what it is not), lessons learned from Workday’s lab journey, and examples of how other companies like Accenture, Microsoft, and Google have approached similar spaces. You’ll come away with practical considerations, pitfalls to avoid, and ideas for using labs to drive lasting culture change, deeper empathy, and better digital products for people with disabilities.

Accessible Intelligence: The New AI will be a LIVE Blindspot Podcast conversation presented by VisioTech in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. This special event will serve as the concluding experience and celebration for the Systems & Technology Intelligence Labs 26 Base Camp, powered by the Watson Institute and the Truist Foundation. STIL 26 Base Camp will bring together community members, educators, technology leaders, accessibility advocates, students, and professionals through a series of trainings and conversations focused on artificial intelligence, accessibility, cybersecurity, civic innovation, and responsible technology systems. The live podcast conversation will explore how artificial intelligence can remain accessible, ethical, human centered, and inclusive as AI becomes more integrated into education, workplaces, government systems, and everyday life. Featured speakers will include Tiffani Martin, Founder and CEO of VisioTech, alongside Synge Tyson. Both are blind technology professionals whose lived experience and industry expertise will help ground the discussion in real world accessibility and usability. The live audience will include high school interns from South Dallas and surrounding communities participating in The GEMS Camp AI Good for the Neighborhood program alongside subject matter experts and community leaders. The internship program combines AI literacy, accessibility, workforce readiness, research, and real world collaboration while bringing together participants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. This event will highlight the importance of ensuring people with disabilities are included not only as users of emerging technologies, but as leaders, researchers, educators, and innovators helping shape the future of AI.