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Thursday, May 16th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion- and the more than one billion people worldwide with disabilities or impairments. Digital accessibility refers to the ways that people with disabilities can independently consume and/or interact with digital apps and content. Approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide live with a disability, and unfortunately, people with disabilities are underserved by today’s digital products. Accessibility can remove barriers and create inclusive spaces and experiences for everyone. If you’re interested in learning more about accessibility or how to make your organization or digital products more accessible, click on the link below to view a list of the free GAAD events this week. Make sure to select your country! https://lnkd.in/gDFDBghT

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (also known as GAAD)! If you work in accessibility or inclusivity then I hope today helps you feel hopeful for the future. And if you don't, then today is a great day to add to your accessibility skillset! There are still lots of free webinars and events you can sign up for (here's the link to the GAAD site https://lnkd.in/eU_yssYR ). Maybe you learn something new about accessibility today. Or maybe you can implement something you've previously learned into the work you're doing. Accessibility isn't a one and done type of thing. It's little steps over time that add up to larger results. That means each day is an opportunity to make progress. If you start today, then next year on GAAD you can look back and see how much you've learned about accessibility. It'll be a nice feeling! Thank you for wanting everyone to be able to use what you make! #Accessibility #A11y #AccessibilityMatters #GAAD #UserExperience #InclusiveDesign

GAAD for 2024 is approaching (16th May). Why should it just be a day and not every day? Make every day an GAAD and make everything accessible for all. It can't be done overnight but by making small changes daily, it will make a difference for all :-) #globalaccessibilityawarenessday #accessibilitymatters #accessibility #success https://accessibility.day/

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🌟🌐 Today, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), let's celebrate the strides we've made towards creating a more accessible world for all. Whether it's digital platforms, physical spaces, or everyday interactions, let's ensure that everyone has equal access and opportunity. Join us in raising awareness and championing accessibility for everyone. #GAAD #AccessibilityForAll Learn more about GAAD and how you can make a difference:

Today marks the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! GAAD's mission and purpose is to "get people thinking, talking, and learning about digital accessibility, and disrupt the culture of technology and digital product development to include accessibility as a core requirement." In celebration of GAAD, we invite our followers to choose one or more challenges listed below to get yourself thinking, talking, and learning about digital accessibility. Challenge 1: visit the DAO's extensive resource library (linked at the end of this post) and pick a new skill or resource to learn about. Ask yourself what digital accessibility practice(s) you can implement into your work today to enhance accessibility and remove barriers for individuals with disabilities? Challenge 2: Inform your colleagues that today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day and start a conversation about how you, as a team, or individually can create a more inclusive accessible digital environment for your customers, students, web visitors, and more. Challenge 3: attend, present at, or participate in one of GAAD's recommended webinars or activities (linked at the end of this post). #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD #DigitalAccessibility #CUBoulder DAO resource library: https://lnkd.in/gHd2MgW7 GAAD webinars and activities: https://lnkd.in/gZkrBQPz

GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY: MAKING DIGITAL INCLUSIVITY FRONT & CENTRE 👤 Explore the progress and ongoing challenges in digital accessibility. Despite strides in physical accessibility, GAAD emphasises the imperative to ensure digital spaces are inclusive. ⭐ Dive into the significance, history, and actionable steps of GAAD to join the movement toward a more accessible online world for everyone. 🌐🌍 https://ow.ly/I09B50RqLUV

Thinking about Global Accessibility Awareness Day and the need New Zealand has for 1. An increase in digital access and inclusion so all have equal access and equal opportunities through content that is online. 2. An increase in accessibility for digital documents to increase equal access and opportunities. 3. Accessibility Legislation overall

Excited as it is the night before Global #Accessibility Awareness Day at ETS!   'Twas the eve of #GAAD, and all through the web Not a link was broken, no missing alt text to dread   The screen reader hummed, its voice calm and clear Ready to explore sites, far and near   The headings were nestled in their hierarchy, so neat And skip links led to main content, – a feat!   And I in my headphones, with keyboard shortcuts galore Listened for landmarks, ARIA roles, and more   When out on the internet, there arose such a sound The screen reader whirred, curiosity unbound   It moved through the buttons, the grids, and the charts Finding accessible widgets, a symphony of smarts   The moon on the browser, a glowing white orb Confirmed WCAG compliance, a digital absorb   When what to my ears, should the screen reader bring But a well-structured page, and an accessible ring   The web was transformed, barriers broken away Thanks to GAAD movement, every single day   At the end of the page, it announced with delight “Happy GAAD day to all, and to all an accessible night!    Kris Anne Kinney, Brionna Johnson, Jennifer Grant, Shrirang Sahasrabudhe, Sindhura J. J., Vishal Raj A, Latasha Smith-Green, Michelle S., for working we me on GAAD Day 2024   #GAAD #accessibility GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation #GAAD #Inclusion #empathy #testtakersWithDisabilities #accessibility #GAAD2024   Inspiration for this post is from a post by Wendy Durica last year for GAAD

Today, on the 13th #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay, I challenge everyone to think beyond technical accessibility. Yes, meeting WCAG standards is crucial. But how can we design experiences that are truly inclusive and empower everyone to participate meaningfully? This GAAD, let's focus on creating digital spaces where everyone can thrive! Repeat after me: Accessibility does not have to be boring! ✨ #GAAD #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility https://accessibility.day/