Events & Activities

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with Disability:IN by joining this insightful webinar featuring presenters from the US, Canada, and Mexico. Our experts will share their unique insights on accessibility, covering a variety of topics such as practical implementation strategies, real-world case studies, the impact of AI on accessibility, and methods for evaluating effectiveness. This session is designed to provide attendees with actionable knowledge and innovative approaches to enhance accessibility in their organizations.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Practical Implementation Strategies: Learn effective methods for incorporating accessibility features into digital products, including websites and apps, to create more inclusive user experiences.
• Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from successful implementations of inclusive design by organizations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Understand the challenges they faced and the solutions they developed.
• AI and Accessibility: Explore the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in improving accessibility. Discover how these technologies can be utilized to create more inclusive digital environments.

Celebrate GAAD: Access & Unitarian Universalism National Webinar Hybrid Event Free, but pre-registration is required. Click here now: tinyurl.com/access-uu-webinar-2025

Moderators: Patricia Ryder & David Oaks, Accessibility Task Force Co-Chairs, Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene (UUCE)

Drop into this webinar at any time. We’ll spotlight accessibility successes, efforts and challenges at UU Churches nationally. You’re invited to take part in this national conversation, especially about digital accessibility (such as online access for people with disabilities). Just let us know during the webinar, or even better email us now to pre-schedule comments. Folk Singer David Rogers will help us enjoy our celebration! All welcome from anywhere, any faith. Be seen or watch anonymously. Your participation is encouraged!

This is a hybrid event: The Eugene community is invited to personally view in the UUCE Chapel “Studio.”

Seating starts at 1 pm pt.

1685 W 13th Ave., Eugene.

First come, first served. Enjoy free refreshments!

Hosted by Accessibility Task Force (ATF) for Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene. Email to ATF and we’ll add you to our Access News list: access@uueugene.org

ASL interpreted.

Nutzt Eure Kaffeepause für Inputs und Diskussionen zu aktuellen Themen der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. In der Woche rund um den GAAD erwarten Euch jeweils um 14:00 Uhr Kurzvorträge, gefolgt von einer offenen Diskussionsrunde. Jede Sitzung dauert 30 Minuten: 15 Minuten Input und 15 Minuten Diskussion. Wir freuen uns auf Eure Teilnahme und einen gemeinsamen (digitalen) Kaffee!

Join disability rights activist and author Emily Ladau for a powerful conversation in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Drawing from her lived experience and advocacy work, Emily will share reflections on what accessibility truly means, why representation matters, and how we can all work toward a more inclusive world. In this fireside chat, Emily sits down with Lily Bond of 3Play Media to explore the evolving landscape of accessibility, the importance of centering disabled voices, and how awareness can lead to meaningful action—across media, workplaces, and everyday life. This is a session for anyone seeking to listen, learn, and deepen their understanding of disability and inclusion.

Join CPWA and CPACC-certified experts from DubBot and Promet Source for an informative webinar that delves into the critical role both automated and manual testing play in building a comprehensive accessibility strategy. You’ll learn how automated tools can quickly uncover common accessibility issues across large-scale websites, saving time and resources. We’ll also explore how manual testing complements these tools by identifying nuanced barriers that automation alone can’t detect. Finally, the session will provide practical, actionable steps for establishing a continuous accessibility monitoring program to ensure long-term compliance and inclusivity.

European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine will conduct a speaking club discussion in English for students of police university in order to raise their awareness of accessibility issues faced by citizens in need of digital and other services provided by the police of Ukraine.

Social Media Beiträge sind nur dann barrierefrei, wenn bestimmte Aspekte berücksichtigt werden. In diesem Workshop erfahren die Teilnehmenden, wie Sie ihr(e) Social Media Profil(e) für so viele Nutzer*innen wie möglich zugänglich aufbereiten können. Es wird schwerpunktmäßig die Plattform Instagram in den Fokus genommen, viele der hier angesprochenen Praxistipps lassen sich jedoch auch auf andere gängige Plattformen (z. B. TikTok, X, Facebook etc.) übertragen. Zielgruppe: Web-Redakteur*innen, Content-Ersteller*innen, alle Interessierten (beruflich oder privat) Referent*innen: Ina Marie Ernst, Sabrina Januzik (Kompetenzzentrum digitale Barrierefreiheit.nrw, TU Dortmund)

In diesem Kurzworkshop werden Tipps vermittelt, wie Kurse in ILIAS möglichst barrierefrei gestaltet werden können. Dabei geht es um die grundsätzliche Anlage der Kurse und als Schwerpunkt um die Arbeit mit dem Seiteneditor. Sie lernen nicht nur allgemeine Prinzipien kennen, sondern auch ILIAS-spezifische Tricks und Hinweise.

Erstellt gemeinsam mit Expert*innen der AG Barrierefreiheit barrierefreie Texte in Moodle. Betrachtet mit uns gängige Anwendungsszenarien und erfahrt, wie Barrieren im digitalen Bereich wirken. Lernt, wie man Fehler in der Barrierefreiheit erkennt und diese vermeidet oder sie behebt. Der Workshop findet auf der Webseite vom Kompetenzzentrum Moodle.NRW statt. Wir bitten die Teilnehmenden vorab, sich auf moodlenrw.de kostenlos zu registrieren. Ihr erhaltet darüberhinaus Zugang zu erprobten Materialien und Anleitungen zur Gestaltung barrierefreier Dokumente und Moodle-Kurse.

At Venngage, we believe accessibility is not just a requirement — it’s a right. Join us this GAAD to explore how public institutions are preparing for the 2026 ADA Title II deadline. 🗓️ May 15 | 3-4 PM ET | Virtual