Events & Activities

Join us for a day of learning and networking at our special event in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2024. Our company is committed to promoting web accessibility and is excited to host this in-person event that aims to promote digital inclusion and accessibility. The event will feature insightful talks and workshops led by our CEO, Mr. Ajay Sohal, and our esteemed colleagues, Yogesh Arora, Shadab Saifi, Kartik Bisht and Mohd Irfan. They will share their expertise in accessibility and inclusive design, providing hands-on demonstrations of assistive technology and accessibility tools. We have also planned engaging quizzes related to accessibility and simulated user testing sessions to provide a practical understanding of the challenges and solutions in this field. Whether you are new to accessibility or are a seasoned professional, you will gain a thorough understanding of the digital accessibility along with hands-on demonstrations. Join us for an insightful and engaging day as we discuss critical issues surrounding digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

In this session, our accessibility champions will discuss some of the accessibility myths and methods, whilst offering insights into: · Why accessibility really matters · The fundamental principles that underpin accessible design for technology · How to kick-start your organisations accessibility journey And, they’ll share top tips into how you can become a champion for accessibility in your organisation. With so many perspectives and shared experiences you’ll be bursting with fresh ideas to increase awareness, commitment, and action at all levels of your organisation. Ultimately, helping to make technology work better for everyone.

Global webinar for customers and partners to receive best practice advice on how to produce accessible documents at scale for customers of (typically) large organizations (such as Banks, Insurance companies etc) as well as Government agencies.

Is artificial intelligence (AI) the solution that will fix inaccessible websites? Or does it cause more problems than it solves? Join WeCo’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day event, moderated by Paul Daye, to learn how AI impacts the digital accessibility of people with disabilities in both positive and negative ways. You’ll hear the thoughts and experiences of our panel of experts who live with disabilities, including topics such as: – Accessibility overlays and widgets – AI-powered assistive technology – AI tools used to build accessibility into websites and digital products Our panelists will also demonstrate Be My AI, which allows users with limited or no vision to access visual information and physical spaces. You won’t want to miss out—Register today! WeCo is a mission-based company that is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to make their digital projects accessible to everyone, regardless of disability.

Find out why accessibility is key and how it applies to your business. After presentations by Andrej Nemeček and Peter Teplický, you can join a panel discussion about real-life experiences and the importance of accessibility from a business perspective.

Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) go hand in hand. Being proactive in creating spaces where people with disabilities feel welcome and part of the community, and not an afterthought, is important for them to reach their full potential. The purpose of this presentation is to show a way of structuring and creating assignments for disabled learners where the barriers to learning and presenting their knowledge are eliminated as much as possible through using UDL.

Join Joe Devon (co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day), Ben Ogilvie (Head of Accessibility at ArcTouch), and other DC-Metro accessibility professionals to celebrate GAAD with drinks and a social get-together at Red Bear Brewing! Please register ahead of time so we know how many tables to hold, and when you arrive, get your first round on ArcTouch. We look forward to connecting with you! After the event, you’re invited to stick around for Red Bear’s open-invitation ASL Trivia Night (English interpretation included) from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue Accessibility Notes: Service dogs welcome Near public transit Ride share/taxi can drop off near entrance Wide entrance with ramp, but lacks automatic opener Accessible all-gender restrooms near bar area Picnic tables with clearance/space for knees Lowered bar seating area Indoor and Outdoor seating available (weather permitting)

Join our free 30-minute session to learn how you can quickly and easily check your PDFs for accessibility according to PDF/UA and WCAG with the PDF Accessibility Checker (PAC) and ask your questions. We will also introduce the new features of PAC 2024.

Prepare Your Website for New Accessibility Rules Webinar Is your website compliant with current (and upcoming) accessibility guidelines for your region? If not, what do you need to do to start ensuring your website is accessible, inclusive, and compliant? On World Accessibility Day (May 16), join accessibility advocate and SEO specialist Billie Geena Hyde, accessibility consultant Carter Temm, and Lumar host Matt Hill for this deep dive into how to address current web accessibility requirements. In this digital accessibility-focused webinar session, we’ll cover: Recent (& upcoming) changes to web accessibility rules in the US, Canada, Europe, and beyond — and which industries these regulations apply to. Broader business benefits of improving website accessibility. How to start improving your website’s accessibility now — key technical and content considerations. When: May 16, 2024 (9am PST / 12pm EST / 5 pm BST) Where: Online (via Zoom) How: Fill out the form on this page to register — you’ll receive the webinar link via email (and a recording of the session after the live event).

Welcome to Vision Empower’s panel discussion on ‘STEM Accessibility in the Indian Education System’! Vision Empower is dedicated to making STEM and Computational Thinking (CT) education accessible for children with visual impairments. We are currently collaborating with over 120 special schools across 14 states in India. Our mission is to bridge the gap in STEM education through innovative resources and technologies, ensuring every child has the opportunity to explore and excel in these crucial fields. In this panel discussion, our partners & experts delve into the challenges of making STEM education accessible and the work they are doing to transform the educational landscape for students with visual impairment. Panel Highlights: 1. Challenges in Accessing STEM Subjects: Explore the fundamental challenges a student with visual impairment faces in accessing STEM education. 2. Importance of STEM for Visually Impaired Students: Understand why visually impaired students must pursue STEM, despite its visual nature. 3. Tactile Diagrams: Learn what tactile diagrams are, how they are created, and their role in breaking down barriers in STEM learning for the visually impaired. 4. Innovative Tools and Technologies: Discover the tools and innovations currently available for visually impaired students to study STEM and the additional innovations needed. 5. Learning Management Platforms: Assess the importance of platforms like Coursera, edX, or Subodha in facilitating STEM education for visually impaired students and key considerations for ensuring accessibility. 6. Advice for Stakeholders: Gain valuable advice for parents, special educators, visually impaired students, organizations working for the disabled, and innovators to ensure STEM education becomes universally accessible for every visually impaired child nationwide.