Events & Activities

On May 16th, we will be launching our internal accessibility overview training. We are excited to bring this to US and Canada this year with the inclusion of Our International colleagues next year. This training will be mandatory for all employees yearly.

We’re excited to share our progress on the Accessibility Maturity Model and its positive impact on our university campus community. Agenda Highlights: What is GAAD and why it matters Accessibility initiatives and improvements at City, University of London The crucial role of Accessibility Ambassadors Accessibility on MA in Academic Practice Our visit to the Google Accessibility Discovery Centre Hearing directly from our students about their experiences

This will be our third GAAD event at British Airways. This year we have a pre recorded interview with Chris Patnoe from Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre in London, the design leads and researchers from our digital teams talking about their approach to inclusive design, we’ll learn more about our Global Contact Centre Accessibility Team and an update on our colleague accessibility programme. This year we’ll be two centred and hybrid to make sure we can reach as many colleagues as possible.

CI&T’s multi-award winning Empathy Lab is an online workshop designed to help build empathy for people with disabilities, whether they be permanent, temporary or situational. This workshop is highly interactive, inviting attendees to participate in a variety of real world tasks using technology with various sensory simulations. These activities aim to get product teams and executives thinking about the impact they have in making technology more inclusive to all. Empathy Lab can help. What participants learn • What accessibility is and why it’s important • Empathise with some of the challenges technology can create for people with disabilities, whether they be permanent, temporary or situational • Identify ways to solve or overcome these obstacles to make the digital experience more accessible • Recognise what you can do in your daily life and work to make the world more accessible • Understand what teams need to learn to integrate it into their daily work

Der Workshop richtet sich an Studierende mit Lese-Rechtschreib-Schwäche als Nutzer*innen assistiver Technologie und gibt einen Überblick über hilfreiche digitale Tools für den Studienalltag und mögliche Unterstützungsangebote. Eine anonyme Teilnahme ist möglich, indem bei der Anmeldung in den Feldern „Vorname“ und „Nachname“ ein Pseudonym eingegeben wird. Alternativ kann dieser am Tag selbst im Warteraum des Meetings angepasst werden. Zum Global Accessibilty Awareness Day (GAAD) am 16. Mai 2024 organisiert das Kompetenzzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw gemeinsam mit verschiedenen NRW-Hochschulen unterschiedliche Aktionen zu verschiedenen Themen der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. Das Kompetenzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw ist ein Projekt der digitalen Hochschule NRW (dh.nrw), die Konsortialführung liegt bei DoBuS an der TU Dortmund. Es berät Hochschulen in NRW im Bereich der digitalen Barrierefreiheit und vernetzt die Akteure auf der Arbeitsebene. https://barrierefreiheit.dh.nrw

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join Lullabot, DubBot, and Iowa’s Department for the Blind, as we discuss common issues affecting real people every day. Bring your questions. Learn about small things you can do that make a big, positive impact on those with disabilities. We’ll discuss keeping things simple, the importance of proper accessibility testing with a diverse user pool, and remediation concerns.

In this free, virtual training session on the fundamentals of digital accessibility attendees will learn: -What is digital accessibility and why is it important? -North American 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.

Join us for an illuminating webinar as we celebrate GAAD’s anniversary and delve into accessibility solutions that empower organizations to achieve inclusivity and compliance in all their communications. Digital Accessibility from Pre-Launch to Existing Properties Explore solutions that revolutionize accessibility for all your digital properties, including website content, mobile, e-commerce, IoT products, kiosks, and more. • Free software accessibility validation for procurement. • Streamlined compliance with VPAT creation. • Comprehensive website & digital property auditing. • Risk mitigation with litigation support and managed compliance services. Accessible PDF Documents Our CommonLook software suite streamlines accessibility compliance to manage all stages of PDF accessibility. • Create, test, verify, remediate, and manage PDFs. • Raise your PDF accessibility skills with world-class training. • Use our PDF remediation service to fix your accessibility issues quickly. • Empower educators by bridging accessibility gaps. Government-Centric Solutions Learn how Allyant addresses the DOJ’s new rule for electronic documents, website content, and mobile apps, serving as a vital resource for public entities seeking to establish effective accessibility programs. Accessible Print and Production– Comprehensive, Inclusive and Secure Print services that encompass secure and compliant accessible statements, educational materials, and more, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in both learning resources and vital enterprise documents. • Discover the wide range of accessible formats we provide for your students with disabilities, including braille, large print, eText, and more. • Deliver textbooks & educational materials. • Process accessible billing/account statements. Let our experts show you how to transform your accessibility initiatives with seamless digital, document, and print compliance.

Audio Description (AD) Watch-a-thon for Seattle’s Lighthouse for the Blind Low Vision Clinic. You can pick a movie/show from an extensive list, then watch and if you choose to, donate. Whether you do this by yourself, with family, or host your own watch party in person or online, your participation matters! The page includes AD resources and some discussion topics.

Welcome to Diverse Destinations: Navigating Travel with Neurodiversity where we delve into the experiences of neurodiverse travelers through immersive podcast storytelling. Join us for a glimpse into the triumphs and challenges of navigating the world with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Following the podcast, lets discuss together what we’ve learned. Celebrate the spirit of diversity and discovery with us, where every adventure is an opportunity for growth and connection.