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Expert Resources: #GAAD


These are the items that relate to #GAAD found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • 9 years of global accessibility awareness; how far have we come?

    Robin Christopherson | 21 May 2020
    Today, 21 May, is the 9th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and it's worth looking briefly back over those years at how much has changed in the arena of accessibility, the tech that people with disabilities have access to, and the things that have remained largely unchanged.
  • Kindness, Mental Health and Global Accessibility Awareness

    Adam Tweed | 20 May 2020
    A discussion of the parallels between the philosophy of kindness and the goals of accessibility.
  • AbilityNet shares expertise on Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020

    Annie Mannion | 18 May 2020
    Find out about AbilityNet's activities for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2020.
  • Making essential digital communications accessible and inclusive

    Mark.Gaddes | 04 May 2020
    In this time of increasing uncertainty and change, web accessibility and inclusive marketing is more important than ever. In an upcoming webinar in partnership with Texthelp We'll look at the case for building accessible and inclusive websites and digital campaigns and advice on how to do it.
  • How AbilityNet is celebrating #GAAD

    Mark Walker | 15 May 2019
    The AbilityNet team will be out in force to celebrate Global Accessibility Day 2019.
  • Use Microsoft Office with confidence - accessibility hacks for students #GAAD

    Jessica Doyle | 15 May 2019
    According to a 2018 survey conducted by non-profit organization Jisc, one in five students use assistive or adaptive technologies, often by choice rather than necessity. What this tells us is that accessible technology is not exclusively a disability issue, but rather a requirement of a diverse...
  • The blind snowboarder: How accessibility transforms lives #GAAD

    Claudia.Cahalane | 15 May 2019
    How is the world becoming more digitally inclusive and where does digital access need to improve? Find out what AbilityNet is doing to share knowledge on Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2019.
  • Global Accessibility Review for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2014

    callum.grantham | 31 Mar 2015
    To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2014, we assembled an international network of accessibility specialists for a webinar to discuss accessibility issues across the world.
  • Global Accessibility Review for Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD 2014

    Mark Walker | 23 May 2014
    Join AbilityNet and an international network of accessibility specialists in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 15 May. We'll be hearing from accessibility experts from around the world, talking about their current concerns and future trends. It's a great chance to hear a mix of...
  • Inclusive Design: Free Event, 9 May 2013

    Mark Walker | 01 May 2013
    AbilityNet is hosting a free event in London to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2013. Inclusive Design: Where Accessibility Meets Usability will feature speakers including Robin Christopherson and Julie Howell, followed by a panel that includes Jeremy Keith, Ian Hamilton and Meera...
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