Events & Activities

The Office of Educational Technology (OET) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) have partnered to host a webinar in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – May 18, 2023. Join the webinar to learn how South Carolina’s Department of Education implemented accessibility initiatives for their staff, educators, and families. This event will include ASL interpreters and auto-closed captioning. If you need additional accommodations to attend this event, please describe what you need in the comments when registering. *Examples are not endorsements. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you’re interested in data, statistics or analysis then you may have come across a data dashboard or some other sort of interactive analytical content online. In the UK Government Analysis Function we support analytical teams across government to make their content more accessible. So, as part of Analysis in Government Month we are running a session where an accessibility tester will assess a few different types of data dashboards and other interactive content. We will discuss issues and possible improvements that could be made. Tickets are still available on Eventbrite, but they are selling out fast!

On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are hosting a free webinar on the crucial topic ‘Why Cybersecurity should be Digitally Accessible.’ It is important to have this webinar as technology becomes increasingly a part of our everyday lives. Cybersecurity has become a vital concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. The rapid rise in cybercrime and data breaches has made safeguarding our digital lives more critical than ever. However, with the increasing use of digital technology, accessibility to cybersecurity measures is becoming an issue. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of making cybersecurity measures digitally accessible to everyone. We will look at how current cybersecurity practices are excluding people because the processes and tools are not always accessible and create difficulties for those who don’t have the necessary skills or knowledge to protect themselves adequately. We will delve into how we can make cybersecurity more accessible, including through better user interfaces, training and education, and technological advancements. We will explore how these measures can help individuals, businesses, and governments protect against cyber threats. Our panel of cybersecurity experts will provide insights and valuable information on how the field of cybersecurity can become digitally accessible so everyone can be equally secure. If you’re an individual who wants to protect your online presence, a business owner looking to secure your company’s data, or a government official concerned about the security of your nation’s critical infrastructure, this webinar is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from cybersecurity experts and discuss why cybersecurity should be digitally accessible. Register now to reserve your spot and get ready to enhance your digital security!

Join our webinar, “Building Up Opportunities: Inspiring Change for DeafBlind Individuals and Advocating for Accessibility.” This panel discussion brings experts and advocates together to explore challenges faced by the DeafBlind community and share strategies for creating a more accessible world. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation driving positive change.

EXPO+ACCESIBLE La primera feria virtual iberoamericana en su género. Un evento online dedicado al intercambio de conocimientos sobre la gestión y la promoción de la accesibilidad entre los sectores empresariales, para entender la inclusión de manera transversal y llevarla a la práctica día a día. Participarán profesionales, startups, productos y servicios, agencias de viajes, administración pública, entidades, consultoría, ingeniería, etc … Conecta de manera virtual tus productos o servicios con una comunidad global y dinámica abierta a conocer más acerca de cómo ser más inclusivos. ¡El tiempo de contingencia nos renueva! CONFERENCIAS EN DIRECTO Jueves 18 de mayo Viernes 19 de mayo

O GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) é o dia Mundial da Conscientização sobre a Acessibilidade é celebrado toda terceira quinta-feira do mês de maio, desde 2012. Em 2023, será celebrado no dia 18 de maio e tem como objetivo promover no mundo inteiro diálogos, reflexões e aprendizado sobre inclusão digital. Como referência em acessibilidade digital, a Hand Talk não poderia ficar fora desse grande dia e vamos trazer grandes profissionais em um webinar exclusivo, com tema: GAAD: pense, fale e aprenda sobre acessibilidade e inclusão digital. Nosso próximo Webinar que já tem data marcada! O nosso papo acontecerá no dia 18 de maio, às 15h, ao vivo no nosso canal do Youtube – Hand Talk TV: https://youtube.com/live/AS4rx6j2z7k?feature=share

As the world becomes increasingly digital, it is crucial that we ensure everyone has equal opportunity of access in services regardless of their disabilities. To celebrate equality,  a2i – Aspire to Innovate  program and Friendship (www.friendship.ngo) are leading the way in celebrating the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 18, 2023, with a series of exciting and engaging events. Under the theme of “keeping technology accessible for everyone” a2i and Friendship shall organize a variety of events aimed at promoting awareness and education around the importance of accessibility and inclusion. From virtual conferences to social media campaigns, a2i and Friendship are pulling out all the stops to make this year’s GAAD celebration one to remember.

Rehabilitation Council of India in collaboration with Enable India foundation is organizing a webinar in Hindi on ‘Learn to Empower through Digital Accessibility’. Sessions on Accessible technologies at workplaces, Accessible learning platform for persons with learning disability, Learn to make your content accessible through latest accessible technologies, Addressing national and international guidelines for digital accessibility.

It’s lecture demonstration by Dr Shrirang Sahasrabudhe who is accecebility professional

Mercado Libre is celebrating the Global Accessibility Awareness Day for the 2nd consecutive year with a series of dedicated talks so that more and more people, more teams and more products will become aware of the importance of avoiding and solving accessibility barriers starting out with the little decisions we make every day to impact people’s experience. The event consist of 7 internal talks and a Q&A designed for all profiles: Product, User Experience, User Research, Content and Developers. What a better day than GAAD to stop for a moment and start putting this aspect of our products into practice to continue with Mercado Libre’s mission: democratizing commerce, money and financial services in LATAM.