Events & Activities

Súmate a este evento para celebrar el Día Mundial de la Concientización sobre la Accesibilidad. Podrás conocer cómo la inteligencia artificial se relaciona con la accesibilidad web y el impacto que tiene en la vida de las personas con discapacidad.

Wir laden Sie herzlich zum Global Accessibility Awareness Day in den Weser Tower nach Bremen ein. Bei Snacks und Getränken halten unsere Expertinnen drei spannende Vorträge zum Thema Digitale Barrierefreiheit. 1. Mihaela Sartori (Accessibility Consultant) wird eine Einführung in die Thematik geben. Dabei wird sie auf die Key Facts, Zahlen und auf das im Juni 2025 in Kraft tretende Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz eingehen. 2. Cornelia Sachau (Product Owner) wird anhand eines fiktiven Projektes darstellen, wie Barrierefreiheit über Anforderungen ins Produkt einfließen kann. Dabei wird sie unter anderem Aspekte wie Zielgruppe, Akzeptanzkriterien und Qualitätssicherung beleuchten. 3. Kristin Rohleder (Accessibility Consultant) wird die Barrieren an Webseiten aufgedecken und erste Tipps geben, wie diese behoben werden könnten. Dabei werden ein Screenreader und verschiedene Tools zum Einsatz kommen, mit denen Sie ebenfalls Ihre eigene Webseite am nächsten Tag testen können.

Over a billion people around the world have some form of physical or mental disability to deal with. These people have special needs when interacting with digital content. On May 16th, the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) takes place around the world to spread knowledge and awareness about the need for digital accessibility. As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we at Factorial invite you to an interactive meeting to foster knowledge transfer and exchange ideas on measures for a more inclusive and open web. The programme: 18:00 – Doors 18:45 – Opening session by Niklas Franke 19:00 – Session with Fynn Becker: Forced Colours and Windows Contrast Themes 19:30 – Session: Special guest 20:00 – Closing & Networking 21:30 – End For more information on the GAAD Foundation visit: https://accessibility.day

El objetivo del evento es dar a conocer a la comunidad de profesionales y familias que trabajan con inclusión de personas con discapacidad la opción de “texto alternativo” en redes sociales como Instagram. Se tomará de referencia la acción llevada acabó en 2023 por AccesBoost Brasil publicada en GAAD. Desde Intres centro de día para jóvenes con discapacidad e IA Consultora impulsamos una acción de impacto en la red social Instagram. Se estará publicando una placa negra con la frase “ESTA PUBLICACIÓN CONTIENE TEXTO ALTERNATIVO” el jueves 16 de mayo 2024,18hs Argentina. La misma poseerá activada esta función y en la bajada se explicará la importancia de su uso y como se puede llevar a cabo. A la acción se estarán sumando ambos equipos y colaboradores de los mismos. Si te interesa participar nos pueden escribir a contacto@intres.com.ar y así recibir el material

in-person and remote event where we will talk with important companies and public administrations about their approach to the ecosystem of digital products

A11y Bytes returns for its 12th year! It will be held on Thursday 16 May as part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Come along for a fun and dynamic evening of lightning talks about digital accessibility and the needs and preferences of users with disabilities. You don’t have to be an accessibility expert to attend. This event is about everyone getting together to talk, think, and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion together. You will also have the opportunity to network with attendees and connect with others passionate about accessibility and inclusion. Events will be lived captioned. Take part in A11y Bytes and connect, be inspired and have some fun as we talk, learn, grow and change the world!

A11y Bytes returns for its 12th year! It will be held on Thursday 16 May as part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Come along for a fun and dynamic evening of lightning talks about digital accessibility and the needs and preferences of users with disabilities. You don’t have to be an accessibility expert to attend. This event is about everyone getting together to talk, think, and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion together. You will have the opportunity to network with attendees and connect with others passionate about accessibility and inclusion. Events will be lived captioned. Take part in A11y Bytes and connect, be inspired and have some fun as we talk, learn, grow and change the world!

This month Windsor Hackforge is hosting a series of free events focused on accessibility. The programming aims to increase connections between people with disabilities, businesses, technologists, advocacy groups, and the community at large. The full schedule of events has been released on Hackforge’s website (https://www.hackf.org/news/schedule-announced-for-national-accessability-week-programming/), and features topics such as accessible website design, AODA compliance, and the role technology plays in an inclusive society. Presented as interactive workshops, tutorials, and discussions. To kickoff this series of events, David Best will present on May 16, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). In this session we will look at the Ontario open for business economic growth strategy that can help your business reach larger markets.

In this session we will learn about the Ontario open for business economic growth strategy that requires all Ontario organizations to implement the four core principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The AODA was passed into law in 2005 with the goal of full inclusion by 2025. The purpose of AODA is to create a more inclusive province, that can attract more economic growth by removing as many barriers as possible, making Ontario open for everyone. Presenter David Best will dig into how the AODA can help your business reach larger markets. He’ll cover the four value proposition principles that can help your business attract customers and stand out in the market: Dignity: From information to knowledge (Knowledge is power) Independence: From accessibility to usability (Usability is enabling) Integration: From passive to active (Active is inclusive) Equality: From chaos to stability (Stability is satisfaction) David Best of BEST Accessibility Consulting is an Accessibility Information Technology Specialist with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He has worked for Air Canada, and recently retired from IBM. David was also one of the first blind individuals to graduate with a B.Sc. in computer science from a Canadian University.

Target audience: People with disabilities and developers seeking to understand their needs. Objective: To foster a dialogue between users and developers, sharing experiences and exploring tools to enhance web accessibility. Key takeaways: • Understanding user experiences: Gain insights into the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities when navigating the web. • Tool exploration: Discover how tools like WordPress, Webflow, NextJS, Slick.js, Shopify, Squarespace, Elementor, and OpenCart can be leveraged to improve accessibility. • Collaboration and knowledge sharing: Engage with a diverse community to share perspectives, exchange ideas, and promote inclusive web design practices.