Events & Activities

There are many ways to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day and create awareness. Attend an event. Participate in an activity. Start your own event and publicize it.

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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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Accessibility Symposium – Bridging Gaps Building Inclusion (In Person)

24 May 2024 | 1:30 PM-5:30 PM (Bangalore, Karnataka, India)

We are a group of like minded accessibility enthusiasts coming together to strike a dialog on these challenges and how to overcome them making digital space is accessible for everyone. Accessibility symposium, Bridging gaps building inclusion brings in technology companies, Accessibility experts and the users on to the same platform to discuss and share the expectations and best practices in accessibility.

Learn more about Accessibility Symposium – Bridging Gaps Building Inclusion by Maxability

Palestra: Acessibilidade em projetos culturais – por Bárbara Barbosa (In Person)

25 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-11:59 AM (Brasilia, DF, Brazil)

Bárbara Barbosa é uma mulher negra neurodiversa, Tradutora Intérprete de Libras. Especialista e Pioneira em Acessibilidade em Ambientes Culturais, mãe de duas crianças autistas, ativista pelos direitos das pessoas com deficiência e mulheres junto aos coletivos Quilombo Preto com Deficiência e Mulheres com Deficiência Sobre a palestra: O encontro abordará a importância da acessibilidade em projetos culturais, destacando as melhores práticas e estratégias para garantir a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência e necessidades especiais.

Learn more about Palestra: Acessibilidade em projetos culturais – por Bárbara Barbosa by CAPACITA – escola sociocriativa

GAAD special: Putting Accessibility Awareness into Practice (Virtual)

30 May 2024 | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Europe/Amsterdam (Global)

Join our Envision community members as they share personal stories and offer insights on leveraging AI tools and technologies for enhanced information access and independence. They’ll also address common misconceptions about the needs of people who are blind or have low vision, providing clarity and understanding.

Learn more about GAAD special: Putting Accessibility Awareness into Practice by Envision

Nationaal Congres Digitale Toegankelijkheid (In Person)

13 Jun 2024 | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Europe/Amsterdam (Driebergen, Netherlands)

Dé plek om je collega’s over digitale toegankelijkheid te ontmoeten en bijgepraat te worden over alle ontwikkelingen over digitale toegankelijkheid.

Learn more about Nationaal Congres Digitale Toegankelijkheid by Internet Academy

The Globant Global Accessibility Awareness Day (In Person)

03 Aug 2024 | 10:00 AM-1:30 PM (Pune, Maharashtra, India)

At Globant, we are passionate about promoting inclusivity and ensuring equal access to information and technology for all individuals. To celebrate the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are excited to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility amongst the young incoming talent of the Industry. Together, we can make a digital world which is well-suited for everyone. What’s In Store For You? 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Registrations & Coffee 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Keynote 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: DEI At Globant 11:00 AM- 11:15 AM: Interpreting Digital Accessibility 11:20 AM – 11:35 AM: A11Y – Uniquely Abled, Together 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: A11Y – It’s a basic Human Right 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM: A11Y – Principles & Compliance Levels 12:30 PM: 12:45 PM: Empower Accessibility: Test to Include 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM: Accessibility and AI 1:00 PM- 1:30 PM:Hands-on workshop 1:30 PM Onwards: Networking & Snacks

Learn more about The Globant Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Globant

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