Events & Activities

Join Monsido experts Megan Lach and Eva Bergara as we dive deep into the end-user experience. Communities are diverse, and as municipalities, its crucial online content is accessible to all. Eva is blind and uses a screen reader to assist her everyday engineering work. Our team relies on her to ensure our content is compatible with screen readers, allowing other blind individuals to read online information accurately. It’s valuable to understand accessibility from all user standpoints. This webinar is an insightful opportunity to learn from people who use accessibility software daily and discuss how website compliance can improve overall engagement with local governments.

Are you ready to join the celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 18, 2023? AudioEye invites you to a webinar that will explore the question: “how do we design for accessibility?” We will learn from Ana Jacob and Maxwell Ivey, Digital Accessibility Specialists, and your host, Mariella Paulino-Peralta, on the importance of inclusive design and development of accessible websites and digital content. You’ll have the chance to interact with our expert panel, ask questions, and share your thoughts on digital accessibility on #GAAD2023. What you will learn:

• The importance of involving people with disabilities
• Progress so far and opportunities for businesses to design with accessibility in mind
• Best practices and examples of creating inclusive digital experiences

The Office of Educational Technology (OET) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) have partnered to host a webinar in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – May 18, 2023. Join the webinar to learn how South Carolina’s Department of Education implemented accessibility initiatives for their staff, educators, and families. This event will include ASL interpreters and auto-closed captioning. If you need additional accommodations to attend this event, please describe what you need in the comments when registering. *Examples are not endorsements. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you’re interested in data, statistics or analysis then you may have come across a data dashboard or some other sort of interactive analytical content online. In the UK Government Analysis Function we support analytical teams across government to make their content more accessible. So, as part of Analysis in Government Month we are running a session where an accessibility tester will assess a few different types of data dashboards and other interactive content. We will discuss issues and possible improvements that could be made. Tickets are still available on Eventbrite, but they are selling out fast!

Join us as we observe Global Accessibility Awareness Day and talk about the real-world experience of blind users on the web. In this session, we’ll:

• Learn from the real-life experience of blind users of screen readers.
• Understand the most common frustrations blind users have with their experience of the web.
• Dig into some of the differences between manual testing and real-world use.
• Discuss design system goals for including accessibility in future monthly calls.

This event is best suited for: Designers and developers of all levels, leadership. Speakers:

• Dan Williams – Product Lead, USWDS
• Amy Cole – Accessibility Specialist, USWDS
• Eric Yarberry – President & CEO, World Services for the Blind

Canada is recognized as a global leader in digital accessibility, most recently with their introduction of the Accessible Canada Act. Like all countries, Canada has an imperfect history when it comes to accessibility and inclusivity, but what can others learn from Canada in how to operationalize an accessible ecosystem? How can other countries build inclusive practices into their culture and legislation? On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), join us as David Berman, an internationally recognized expert in inclusive design and strategic communications, discusses Canada’s history of leadership in accessibility, as well as predicting where the puck is heading regarding regulations and emerging standards that can benefit everyone within and beyond its borders. David will share experiences and insights that will help you leave no one behind online … while enjoying the “Accessibility Dividend” for all.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of digital accessibility for people with disabilities. This year, on May 18th, Transmedia Catalonia is organizing a webinar at 2:00 pm to mark the occasion. We will launch the second edition of the Green Digital Accessibility conference, which is a unique combination of digital accessibility and sustainability. During the webinar speakers will present their research on different aspects of accessibility and sustainability, including universal design, easy-to-read content, and accessible and sustainable events. So if you’re interested in learning about digital accessibility and sustainability, make sure to join the Transmedia Catalonia webinar on May 18th at 2:00 pm. Get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of making our digital world accessible to everyone!

What is it like to work in accessibility as a person with a disability? In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join industry professionals from Fable, Spotify, and Salesforce in a thoughtful roundtable discussion of their experiences. Moderated by Nikki Nolan, listen to panelists reflect on how to balance the emotional investment involved in accessibility work, current barriers, wins, losses, and more. Learn how you can build out an inclusive and accessible culture on your team and at your organization, and why you should make it a priority. Featured panelists: 1) Natalie Patrice Tucker, Senior Accessibility Lead at Spotify 2) Tamas Geczy, Web Accessibility Engineer at Spotify 3) Crystal Preston-Watson, Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst at Salesforce 4) Samuel Proulx, Accessibility Evangelist at Fable Questions encouraged! Auto-captioning will be utilized for the livestream. Recording will be remediated by Rev for captions and transcription and sent to all registrants once processed.

Customers interact with businesses via digital means countless times per day and that content needs to be accessible to People with Disabilities. You’re a small business, though – what does digital accessibility even mean and where do you start? In this live virtual workshop, we’ll take you step-by-step through some of the most common ways digital content becomes inaccessible, and you’ll learn how you can make your small business more digitally accessible to ALL customers. This workshop includes: – Interactive Q&A sessions, – A fillable workbook to keep honing your skills, and – An inclusive language guide.

On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are hosting a free webinar on the crucial topic ‘Why Cybersecurity should be Digitally Accessible.’ It is important to have this webinar as technology becomes increasingly a part of our everyday lives. Cybersecurity has become a vital concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. The rapid rise in cybercrime and data breaches has made safeguarding our digital lives more critical than ever. However, with the increasing use of digital technology, accessibility to cybersecurity measures is becoming an issue. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of making cybersecurity measures digitally accessible to everyone. We will look at how current cybersecurity practices are excluding people because the processes and tools are not always accessible and create difficulties for those who don’t have the necessary skills or knowledge to protect themselves adequately. We will delve into how we can make cybersecurity more accessible, including through better user interfaces, training and education, and technological advancements. We will explore how these measures can help individuals, businesses, and governments protect against cyber threats. Our panel of cybersecurity experts will provide insights and valuable information on how the field of cybersecurity can become digitally accessible so everyone can be equally secure. If you’re an individual who wants to protect your online presence, a business owner looking to secure your company’s data, or a government official concerned about the security of your nation’s critical infrastructure, this webinar is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from cybersecurity experts and discuss why cybersecurity should be digitally accessible. Register now to reserve your spot and get ready to enhance your digital security!