List of Events & Activities
The following are events and activities the community has created for this year to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
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GAAD 2024: Local Guides (In Person)
16 May 2024 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Africa/Lagos (Ajah, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria)
As part of our annual commemoration of GAAD, we shall have an online forum for the Local Guides community to discuss our contributions towards accessibility on Google Maps and inclusive technology available for users.
Learn more about GAAD 2024: Local Guides by One Accessibility Initiative
King Saud University and the sustainability of universal access (Virtual)
16 May 2024 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Asia/Riyadh (Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
The event will be held today virtually through ZOOM. The speakers will talk about these topics during the event:- 1. The sustainability of the accessibility 2. Access to the urban environment 3. Innovation for digital accessibility 4. Capacity building in accessibility programs 5. The role of universities in achieving accessibility requirements 6. A deeper understanding of universal design for learning
SNSW’s digital accessibility journey, from aspiration to Innovation. (Virtual)
16 May 2024 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Australia/Sydney (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
Representatives of the Digital Services team within Service NSW (A state government agency) will be sharing their accessibility journey from aspiration to Innovation. In the session, they will discuss, · the organisational, culture and capacity challenges on accessibility we faced. · How they have strategically addressed those challenges. · Delivering ‘good’ with free tools · Executive and cross team support, · Risk management and good governance to drive transformation. · Our ongoing roadmap of innovation. · How you can leverage SNSW’s efforts.
Learn more about SNSW’s digital accessibility journey, from aspiration to Innovation. by Service NSW
[HILTON] Hands on table of activities (In Person)
16 May 2024 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM (United Arab Emirates)
Join us for hands-on activities and experiences for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. We will have simulations of different disabilities, large print playing cards, and so much more.
Accessibility Fundamentals Bootcamp (Europe & India) (Virtual)
16 May 2024 | 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Europe/London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
In this free, virtual training session on the fundamentals of digital accessibility attendees will learn: -What is digital accessibility and why is it important? -European & Indian compliance guidelines. -How do people with disabilities navigate the web? -How can you champion accessibility to make a difference in your organization today. This training is intended for all audiences; including policymakers, management, content creators, developers, designers, testers, and everything in between.
Learn more about Accessibility Fundamentals Bootcamp (Europe & India) by Deque Systems, Inc.
A11yTalks GAAD with Sheri Byrne-Haber: Improving Accessibility through Leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) (Virtual)
16 May 2024 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM America/New_York (United States of America)
To celebrate GAAD, A11yTalks is hosting a live virtual talk with Sheri Byrne-Haber. Sheri will talk about leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate accessibility tasks represents a transformative advancement in digital inclusion efforts. These powerful models can replace manual accessibility work by generating image descriptions, providing real-time closed captions, and seamlessly translating content into multiple languages. LLMs can convert complicated documents and interfaces into plain language and improve consistency between products. All of these reduce the burden on content creators, designers, developers, accessibility, and quality assurance teams. As LLM use evolves, it holds the promise of significantly enhancing accessibility and making digital content more inclusive for individuals with diverse assistive technology needs.
[HILTON] Inclusive Fitness: Supporting Athletes with Disabilities in Hotel Gym (Private/Internal)
16 May 2024 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM America/Los_Angeles (United States of America)
Join us for a meaningful discussion about the needs of athletes with disabilities, especially when it comes to working out in hotel gyms while away from home. Hear from these athletes themselves as they share their experiences and insights. Learn about the steps hotels can take to make their gym facilities more accessible. By attending this panel discussion, you’ll be part of an important conversation about inclusivity and accessibility in the hospitality industry. Take advantage of this chance to learn, share, and empower these athletes!
Immersion and Experience Zone (In Person)
16 May 2024 | 12:00 PM-8:00 PM (Bangalore, Karnataka, India)
Awareness Pop up stalls with immersion activities at Malls, Corporate Offices, Rural government offices, Colleges in Karnataka.
Learn more about Immersion and Experience Zone by The Association of People with Disability
GAAD Ukraine (Activity)
16 May 2024 | 12:00 PM-4:00 PM Europe/Kiev (Lviv, Lviv oblast, Ukraine)
Inclusive IT друзів запрошує на Світовий день обізнаності про доступність. В програмі – обмін досягненнями і досвідом боротьби за доступність в Україні та світі. Ми говоритемо і про вебдоступність, але не лише.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day with UXPA (UK) and The Research Thing (Virtual)
16 May 2024 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Europe/London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
A remote lunchtime event to celebrate the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with The Research Thing and UXPA (UK)! Join us for two talks on practical, applied, accessibility: Building a responsible mindset: activities to engage the whole team (Gabe Fender, Principal Consultant: Product & Design, Thoughtworks) User research with people with dementia (Emma Dyer, Senior User Researcher, Alzheimer’s Society)
Learn more about Global Accessibility Awareness Day with UXPA (UK) and The Research Thing by The Research Thing