Events & Activities

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.

UC tech leaders will share highlights of their locations’ accessibility projects during a short panel. Then, UC staff will host lightning talks to share practical accessibility skills, explain the importance of digital accessibility and answer audience questions. Finally, we’ll demonstrate how everyone can have a fun-filled life when technology is accessible. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to have a great time while learning about digital accessibility and connecting with peers throughout UC.

16 maja przypada Światowy Dzień Wiedzy o Dostępności (ang. Global Accessibility Awareness Day – GAAD). Jest to dzień poświęcony szczególnie dostępności cyfrowej. Z tej okazji zapraszamy na konferencję online. Będziemy mówić o: – Projektowanie treści w państwowych usługach cyfrowych – Czy żądamy zapewnienia dostępności cyfrowej? – Jak sprawdzić dostępność plików PDF – Dostępność w biznesie – Przyszłość dostępności cyfrowej w rękach ekspertów Konferencja odbędzie się w godzinach: 10.00-13.00 na platformie ZOOM. Zarejestruj się aby wziąć udział w spotkaniu z ekspertami dostępności cyfrowej. Więcej informacji na naszej stronie poświęconej konferencji: https://dostepnosc.pfron.org.pl/konferencja-gaad-2024

In diesem praxisorientierten Beitrag erfahren Sie einführend, warum barrierefreie Dokumente für alle Personen vorteilhaft sind. Im Anschluss sollen wichtige Kriterien für barrierefreie Prüfungsdokumente vorgestellt werden. Anhand konkreter Beispiele werden zum Abschluss mögliche Barrieren analysiert und Tipps zur Gestaltung barrierefreier Dokumente gegeben.

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), join us for a conversation about how different WordPress plugins and theme developers are working to improve and promote accessibility in their products. Representatives from Accessibility Checker, CivicPress, Elementor, Gravity Forms, My Calendar, Popup Maker, and WP Accessibility will share how they are working on accessibility, what they’ve learned along the way, their future goals for accessibility, and resources if you want to learn more about building accessible sites with their products. Following the panel discussion, there will be time for open Q&A. Whether you use these tools on your websites or are a WordPress product owner who wants to make your products more accessible, this is a GAAD event you don’t want to miss. These meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.

Join us this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) for a compelling discussion on enhancing digital accessibility! Experience first-hand insights as we explore our digital world from the perspective of individuals with lived experiences of disability. We’re thrilled to host a panel featuring Joe Di Nero, Assistant Program Director of Assistive Technology Services at Hellen Keller Services for the Blind and Head Accessibility Tester at UsableNet, alongside Nadia Mattiazzo, CEO of Women with Disabilities Victoria, and Sam Nuttall, founder of The Neurodivergent Coach. These distinguished speakers will share their personal and professional experiences with digital accessibility, offering unique perspectives on navigating and improving digital spaces.

Several UX and A11y professionals from the German UPA Accessibility working group publishes several articles on fronta11y.org to celebrate the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD). This year the article series is entering its 7th round. All articles from the last years are online.

Virtual Event May 16th, 10:00 AM (IST) Onwards At Deque Systems, we’re thrilled to invite you to the most anticipated event of the year – the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2024! Get ready to be part of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing digital accessibility in APAC. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey to create a more inclusive digital landscape for all. Prepare to be inspired, educated, and empowered by thought leaders, industry experts, and accessibility advocates. From engaging sessions to interactive workshops, GAAD 2024 promises a day filled with insights, innovation, and action. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the accessibility revolution! Highlights: Engage with industry experts through thought-provoking sessions. Network with like-minded peers and exchange ideas. Discover cutting-edge tools and strategies for digital accessibility. Be part of a transformative journey towards creating a more inclusive digital landscape.

We will be creating awareness to undergraduates at the university to understand accessibility and inclusion. This will be for students at the CesPESS.

The Core Accessibility Team is co-coordinating a keynote from Rebecca Alexander (https://www.rebeccaalexander.org) sharing her insights and experiences as someone navigating life with Usher syndrome. Following the keynote, we’ll host and facilitate a round of Lightning Talks from colleagues around the company sharing how accessibility shows up in their roles and the work they do helping to create a more inclusive workforce, workplace, and marketplace.