Events & Activities

People with blindness, low vision, or even reduced vision use assistive technology (AT) to interact with software applications on computers, smartphones, and other small-size wearable devices. People with visual impairments usually stick to one or two main assistive technologies and are often unaware of other potentially useful ATs or even advanced features in their preferred ATs that can significantly speed up their everyday interaction with software applications while also reducing the interaction workload. In this presentation, Old Dominion University Computer Science PhD students will discuss and demonstrate the lesser known yet useful functionalities of popular Ats and introduce a wide array of uncommon ATs. Hosted by Old Dominion University Libraries in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science in Old Dominion University’s College of Sciences.

We are excited to announce that in celebration of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), UiPath UX Research and Accesibility Program invites users with diverse disabilities to explore our RPA UiPath tools. At UiPath, accessibility is a core value that we take seriously. We are committed to creating products that are not only functional but also inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their disabilities. As part of our ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity, we are organizing this event to better understand the unique needs and challenges that users with diverse disabilities face when interacting with our products.

Small businesses have been called the backbone of our economy, as businesses with fewer than 100 workers employ about 65% of the total private labour force in Canada. Small businesses employ about 88.5 percent of the private sector workforce highlighting the important role they play in employing Canadians. In this session, we will explore the benefits of improving accessibility for your company and your workplace and how it can unlock business potential. Our economic growth depends upon entrepreneurs; So, tap into the hidden talents of the disability community.

A special hour long episode of The Digital Accessibility Podcast featuring Ronny Hendriks, Head of Accessibility at Nomensa. We discuss Ronny’s own battles with RSI and his journey into the world of A11y, the work he is currently doing to support the growth and innovation of huge global companies through the adoption of Accessibility. We chat about how A11y is a mindset, not just a ‘nice to have’ or a ‘feature’, touch on imposter syndrome when working within the space without your own ‘disabilities’ and what we should do to continually raise awareness within the field of Digital Accessibility.

Internal office hours event where teams can sign up to discuss their a11y challenges and jump-start their journey to improving their product designs and code!

Making health information accessible is a critical step in improving health outcomes for all people. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of health literacy and health equity within the disability community, the benefits of plain language, as well as the challenges of creating accessible content within the healthcare sector. You will learn how to make health information more accessible and understandable for all audiences, including those with disabilities or limited health literacy skills.

Join us for a special Accessibility Tableau User Group virtual meetup on May 18th, as we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Our featured speaker is none other than Blake Burgess, Accessibility Product Manager at Tableau. Blake will be sharing insights on the latest updates and improvements to the accessibility of the Tableau product, which were recently announced at Tableau Conference 2023. This is an opportunity to learn about the latest features and improvements that make Tableau more accessible for all users. During the event, Blake will discuss the key elements of the accessibility improvements, and how they were designed to enhance the user experience for everyone. In addition to Blake’s talk, we will be hosting a Q&A session, where you can ask questions and share your own experiences and insights on accessibility with other members of the community. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Tableau users who are passionate about accessibility and learn from their experiences. Whether you’re a Tableau user, developer, or accessibility advocate, this event is for you. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day with us and learn about the latest improvements to the Tableau product. Register now to secure your spot!

Join Women Who Code Salt Lake City network as we host virtual lightening talks focused on accessibility awareness in technology. We have a couple of submissions, but are looking for more! Presenters Currently Include: CC – Code Katrina – Design Michelle – Higher Ed Tools Never given a lightening talk? Plan for 5 minutes of presenting on a topic you love to talk about within the given theme: Accessibility Awareness. Presentations could include: Design Code Testing Tools All the above, or something not listed. Submit your talk here: https://forms.gle/KVgiQsqwoQcZ96w47

For our employees in Canada and the United States, we are hosting an internal webinar to educate and raise awareness about the importance of digital accessibility for people with disabilities. As a company committed to digital accessibility and one of our core professional service practice areas, our expert speakers will cover a range of topics including: 1. Impact of non-accessible content 2. Digital accessibility and causes of most common accessibility failures on webpages 3. The benefits and considerations of the web accessibility business case

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the American Association on Health and Disability invites you to join us for a Twitter Chat at the intersection of disability and health. Learn some Accessibility 101 and explore how expanding participation in biomedical research can advance health equity.