Blue text on white background. Copy: 'Call for speakers. Are you a designer, developer or product leader who's got something to say about accessibility? Say it at Umbraad. Talks & Fireside Chats. Small copy underneath in blue on white: Virtual CFP open until April 6th. visit www.umbraad.com. Logo of Umbraad. On the right hand side there is an illustration of a radio microphone.

Keen to steer the conversation about accessibility?

Our call for speakers is still open for our 2026 virtual event edition, May 21st.

Submissions close April 6th. Apply now 👉 umbraad.com
#Umbraad #CallForSpeakers #Ally #Accessibility #UmbracoAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #GAAD

Blue text on white background: companies leading in disability inclusion generate... 1.6x more revenue 2.6x more net income 2x more economic profit* White text on blue background: find out how. Join the chat. Umbraad logo * source: Accenture's disability inclusion imperative report 2023

Companies leading in disability inclusion generate on average:

1.6 x more revenue
2.6 x more net income
2 x more economic profit.*
Accessibility is central to business success.

Join the Digital Accessibility chat. May 21st.
#accessibility #inclusion #userjourney #GAAD

white text on blue background. Copy: 95% of websites fail accessibility standards. The web was built for everyone. Let's make it true. Logo of Umbraad. Copy underneath: The Accessibility Chat. Free Virtual Event. May 21st, 2026

96% of websites fail accessibility standards.

For 1.3 billion people living with a disability, the internet is full of locked doors.
We can build better. Join us on May 21st.
Talks: inclusive design, accessibility burnout, AI tools, business cases, and more.

#GAAD #accessibility #inclusive

Planning an internal No Mouse Challenge for Global Accessibility Awareness Day in May, helping folks understand how keyboard access is essential. I look forward to the struggle. #GAAD

Umbraco Accessibility Awareness Day (UMBRAAD) 2026 : Call for Speakers There are still knowledge gaps around accessibility issues and many barriers and hurdles still exist when building and developing websites. UMBRAAD is...

The UMBRAAD 2026 call for speakers is open!
Take to the virtual stage and present your insights on digital accessibility to the Umbraco community during Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Submit your session idea: sessionize.com/umbraad-2026/

#GAAD #A11Y #Umbraco #Community

Promotional poster for a Global Accessibility Awareness Day webinar organised by FORSEE and ALFIE as part of the “Be A(I)Ware Campaign.” The title reads: “The Accessibility Paradox: Navigating the Intersection of the EU AI Act and the European Accessibility Act.” The webinar takes place May 21, 2026 from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST (online webinar). Four circular speaker photos appear in the centre of the poster: Sarah Anne McDonagh – TransMedia Catalonia, UAB Daphne Giakoumaki – DBC diadikasia Haris Shekeris – Catalink Alexandros Minotakis – University College Dublin The design includes a light background with a dotted world map graphic. Logos for FORSEE and ALFIE appear at the top, with additional logos at the bottom of the poster.

📢 GAAD Webinar: The Accessibility Paradox

How can AI systems support accessibility without violating privacy?

Join ALFIE & FORSEE to discuss solutions for accessible and compliant AI.

🗓 21 May 2026
⏰ 11:00–12:30 CEST
🎟️https://tinyurl.com/yfpv5z5u
#GAAD #ALFIE #AIAct #Accessibility #ResponsibleAI

Jennison Asuncion shares his accessibility journey at A11y Camp 2025, offering insights on leadership, lessons learned, and driving inclusion in tech.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iea8...

#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11yCamp #GAAD #AccessibilityLeadership #TechForGood #A11y

The Practical Accessibility Course A get-right-down-to-it online course for Web designers and developers who want to start creating more accessible Web user interfaces and digital products today

The course goes on sale only twice a year. The next sale won't be for another six months: in time for #GAAD 2026.

This is the biggest of the two sales. So if you've been thinking about finally diving into accessibility, this is a rare chance to get the course at its most discounted price.

#A11yCamp2025 is back from lunch for a panel on the future of accessibility. Tash Ballantyne from Scyne Advisory, Ben Moxey from Guide Dogs and Joe Devon the co-founder of #GAAD.

Jennison seated on a stage alongside Sarah. Behind them is a large projector screen with the session details, and beside them is an Auslan interpreter.

First up is Jennison Asuncion on the changes in the accessibility space since he and Joe Devon started Global Accessibility Awareness Day nearly 15 years ago #GAAD #A11yCamp2025

ICYMI: CivicActioner @ox.ca joined BC Digital Trust’s John Jordan for a Global Accessibility Awareness Day talk on digital accessibility. Mike shared insights on the economic + social impacts of digital exclusion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAws...

#Accessibility #a11y #GAAD #OpenSource #FOSS

Liquid Glass: Apple, you know better Liquid Glass: I feel this design is incongruous with Apple's recent GAAD announcement. And Apple knows this! They have experts on staff that can (and hopefully did) speak out against this.

Liquid Glass: I feel this design is incongruous with @Apple's recent #GAAD announcement. And Apple knows this! They have experts on staff that can (and hopefully did) speak out against this. #a11y #vision #blind #lowVision

🎉 Another great session is now live on our YouTube!

🎥 Global Accessibility Awareness Day Celebration: Building an Inclusive Web

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/cZJ19XzS3ng

Huge thanks to Mirela Prifti & Abbey Perini for this inspiring session! 💜🙌
#GAAD #a11y

Mae'n #HiVis2025! Rydym yn cefnogi 'Share the Vision' trwy hyrwyddo gwasanaethau llyfrgell hygyrch sy'n cefnogi pobl sydd â nam ar eu golwg. Mae ein hedefyn #GAAD diweddar (gweler isod) yn cynnwys rhai o'r gwasanaethau a'r gefnogaeth sydd ar gael yn llyfrgelloedd Prifysgol Abertawe!

It's #HiVis2025! We're supporting 'Share the Vision' in promoting accessible library services that support people living with visual impairment. Our recent thread for #GAAD (see below) covers some of the services and support available at Swansea University libraries! readingsight.org.uk

Celebrating GAAD 2025: Community Wins, WordPress Progress, and What’s Next - Equalize Digital 86 people pledged 382 hours to improve accessibility in WordPress on May 15th in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025.

Awesome to be included in the #GAAD highlights article from Equalize Digital!

equalizedigital.com/celebrating-...

Celebrating GAAD 2025: Community Wins, WordPress Progress, and What’s Next - Equalize Digital 86 people pledged 382 hours to improve accessibility in WordPress on May 15th in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025.

I wrote a recap of what we and some of the contributors worked on for GAAD! We ended up with 86 people pledging 382 hours to improve accessibility. 💪
equalizedigital.com/celebrating-...

#accessibility #a11y #GAAD

Mae ein harddangosfa ar gyfer Diwrnod Ymwybyddiaeth Hygyrchedd Byd-eang dal i'w weld yn Llyfrgell Singleton 😀 #GAAD

Speaking at WP Accessibility Day - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 Apply to speak at WordPress Accessibility Day 2025! Call for speakers is open until May 26th, 2025 - share your knowledge!

Speaker deadline extended! You’ve got until June 9th to submit your talk for WordPress Accessibility Day 2025.

$300 honorarium
Pre-recorded talks + live Q&A

Apply now → buff.ly/1f9sWyG

#WPA11yDay #Accessibility #CallForSpeakers #IAAP #GAAD #a11y

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Envision May 2025 Webinar: GAAD special: Accessing AT Funding & Training . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join Envision’s May Community Webinar. We're excited to welcome Neeraj Gupta. Associate Director at the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in California, for a special GAAD edition of our community webinar.. Neeraj will share practical tips on how to access funding and training for the latest assistive technologies, including Envision Glasses, ally, and other innovative solutions. You'll also be first to hear about the latest Envision product updates from Envision CEO Karthik Mahadevan—don’t miss out! Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 Time: 6 PM CET | 5 PM UK | 12 PM EST | 9 AM PST

Join us on today for our #GAAD special Envision Community Webinar! Neeraj Gupta from the Vista Center will share tips on funding & training for assistive tech like Envision Glasses. Plus, get exclusive product updates from Karthik Mahadevan, CEO at Envision! 🌟

🗓️ May 27th, 6 PM CET/ 12 PM EST
Regist

Inside GAAD 2025: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned Highlights from GAAD 2025, including JAWS real-world stories, practical tips to improve digital accessibility, and more.

TPGi provides highlights from GAAD 2025, including JAWS real-world stories, practical tips to improve digital accessibility, and more.

www.tpgi.com/inside-gaad-...

#GAAD #DigitalAccessibility #JAWS #Accessibility #A11y

Join me tomorrow at 12-1pm pst along with @stevesaylor.net and @littlemotac.bsky.social and @seattleindies.bsky.social as we discuss all things accessibility!
twitch.tv/seattleindies

#GAAD #A11Y #Accessibility #IndieGames #IndieDev

The Fabulous World of Assistive Technology: Honey, Your Phone Already Knows You Better Than Your Therapist Ever wonder why some tech just works for everyone? TechBear explains the magic of universal design and how accessibility leads to better experiences for all.

Happy #GAAD! 🎉 Your phone is secretly packed with #AccidentalAccessibility features! TechBear explains how #AssistiveTech became everyday convenience, making tech easier for EVERYONE. It's brilliant #UniversalDesign. #MNTech #GymnarctosStudios #TechBear #TechnoCubs #Minnestar #EdinaTech

Designing for Human Diversity: Rethinking Accessibility Accessibility isn't about accommodating “a few” people we think we don't encounter in our daily lives; it's about all of us.

Accessibility isn't about accommodating “a few” people we think we don't encounter in our daily lives; it's about all of us. Accessibility is embracing the full diversity of human experience.

I wrote about it on my blog last week on #GAAD. Humans are not edge cases.

omerbalyali.com/thoughts/ret...

Coni jumping in the air with her pink wheelchair, holding a electronic chip with her mechanical arm!

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

#GAAD

How do we build cross-organisational #accessibility awareness, capacity and capability?

Last week, as part of #GAAD, my @digitalservice.bund.de colleagues Christoph Schmidl and Marion Couesnon shared our approach in the international #GovDesign call #36.

Here is the recording of their input —

Who’s that code snippet? Straight from A-Tag 2025: A Pokémon-inspired guessing game for semantic HTML. Let's have fun with screen readers!

On #GAAD I hosted a guessing game on semantic HTML, the summary (including code snippets and screen reader recordings) is now on A11y News: a11ynews.substack.com/p/whos-that-...

How can #contentDesign and #accessibility work hand-in-hand?

My colleagues Marion and Sue shared how they worked on Germany’s court claims justice service, transformed legal language into citizen-friendly #plainLanguage and created new content patterns.

Here’s the recording from #GAAD:

#WCAG

Perspectives on the State of WordPress Accessibility On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join WP Accessibility Day board members, Bet Hannon, Joe Dolson, and Amber Hinds, and lead organizer, Isla Waite, for ...

On #GAAD, a few of our @WPA11yDay board members shared thoughts on where accessibility is headed in WordPress—and what’s next for the event and nonprofit.

Watch the full conversation: buff.ly/UgHWNVg

#WPAD2025 #Accessibility #a11y

Human First: AI, Accessibility, and the Future We’re Building A Global Accessibility Awareness Day LivestreamJoin us for a 3.5-hour conversation exploring where AI and accessibility meet—and where they still miss. This ...

IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus discusses inclusive design in the age of AI alongside several other guest speakers in this GAAD video on AI and accessibility, equity and inclusive design: buff.ly/FlF5ic8

#AI #GAAD #accessibility