Events & Activities

On behalf of the European Commission, Funka, PwC and Open Evidence have carried out a review of the Web Accessibility Directive, how it is currently working and what can be improved. In this assignment, we have collected and analysed data, monitoring reports, experiences and input from all Member States and relevant stakeholders. It’s now time to share and validate the main highlights, lessons learned and conclusions with you!

Through the absence of light, this format cancels any distinction between those who read with their eyes, those with their hands, and those with their ears. Well known authors and blind or print impaired readers alternately read the same book, revealing the different ways of using it. Marco Peano, writer and editor, will take part in the event and excerpts from his book “Morsi“ will be read. The initiative is organized in the framework of Aldus UP, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme.

Indonesia sits on a ring of fire where as many as 127 volcanoes are active. This makes the region in Indonesia vulnerable to various forms of disasters, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Practical disaster is a topic that concerns the emergency and the livelihood of many people. Together with representatives of the IDEAKSI -YAKKUM Emergency Unit (YEU) program, let’s explore their a11y journey.

On 19th May 2022 the international accessibility community celebrates the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). In support of increasing accessibility awareness and offering ING colleagues a chance to take part in accessibility related challenges, the Global Accessibility Guild introduces ING’s first accessibility hackathon on May 23rd.

If you’re still thinking…“Accessibility doesn’t apply to us”, “It’s too expensive to create an accessible website”, “We don’t have the right expertise to do it”, “Accessibility ruins UX” We’re here to challenge you, by busting these four common accessibility myths! Watch this on-demand webinar with Squiz’s Peter Krieg and Intopia’s Neil Jarvis, as they tackle the misconceptions that are holding so many organisations back.

How to be an empathic leader and build a culture of empathy In this webinar your will learn about how to become an empathetic leader in your organisation. You will hear from experts on the topic of inclusion and diversity, and how to become an empathetic leader. After attending this webinar you will have a better understanding of: What empathy looks like in the workplace How to build a culture of empathy Empathic leadership skills

Zwei spannende Online-Vorträge hintereinander zum Einsatz Künstlicher Intelligenz im Teilhabekontext. Frau Dr. Irmhild Rogalla (Hochschule Bremen/Institut für Digitale Teilhabe) führt in das Thema KI ein, veranschaulicht mögliche Anwendungsgebiete im Bereich Teilhabe, zeigt aber auch Probleme, Risiken und Grenzen auf. Dr. Hendrik Heuer (Universität Bremen/Institut für Informationsmanagement (ifib)) zeigt auf, wie Künstliche Intelligenz schwierige Texte verständlicher machen kann.

My private contribution to Global Accessibility Awareness Day will build upon findings from accessibility evaluations from the first Slovenian Accessibility Awareness Day from 2021. It will also include some comments about the first report of European Union’s Web Accessibility Directive and how and why must private companies prepare for European Accessibility Act. Personal reflections that will hopefully spread awareness and potentially suggest improvements.

A Summer of Accessibility is a series of free live webinars delivered by the public sector, for the public sector. Kent public sector partnerships Kent Connects and Smarter Digital Services are jointly delivering these informative sessions. Whether you are new to accessibility or looking for ways to further embed accessibility in your organisation’s culture and working practices, there’s something for everyone in this series of eight 45 minute webinars being held from May to July.

Digital Dialogue – Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into the Digital Space 👋 International Sign [CC] Closed Captions

We take this opportunity to ask the question: How to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the digital space? The ambition should be clear: Inclusion of and access to the Internet for everybody and everywhere. Join us when a panel of experts will discuss possible ways forward.