Celebrate GAAD 2022 with DA

At Digita11y Accessible, our objective is to ensure inclusivity -- and digital engagement -- for all accessible users while raising visibility for the accessibility community.

We welcome you to JOIN US for a free digital event featuring expert Accessibility Speakers: to gain valuable industry knowledge, learn from decades of applied experience, and help raise awareness in support of GAAD’s 11th anniversary.

What does G.A.A.D. stand for?

GAAD stands for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and it is celebrated every year on the third Thursday in May. The day of celebration is created in order to help raise awareness of the accessibility community, as well as to educate the world about accessibility and its significance.

What is accessibility?

Accessibility is the inclusive practice of making digital assets user-friendly for people with and without disabilities, in order to provide all users equal access to digital content. The main idea is that all people deserve inclusive first-rate digital experiences, no matter how digital content is shared or consumed.

Our Expert Speakers

Our Accessibility Speakers are industry experts from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, representing a wide array of valuable experience across industries, sectors, and types of accessibility implementation. These experts will share valuable information based on deep experience, applied knowledge, lived experience and user empathy; enabling viewers to both understand and better implement accessibility.

JOIN US on May 19th at 10am-2pm EST for an engaging and informative event!

Sessions

Keynote Introduction

Jennison Asuncion, Co-Founder, Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Co-Founder & Vice-Chair, GAAD Foundation, & Head, Accessibility (A11Y) Enginering Evangelism, LinkedIn

Inclusive Design: Why Utilizing Users with Disabilities Creates Better Digital Experiences

Phil Yatvin, Sr. Director of Business Development, Chicago Lighthouse

Ben Chargot, DAX Project Coordinator, Chicago Lighthouse

Accessibility and Usability Work Together to Make Things Better

Beth Somerfield, Digital Accessibility Specialist, Anthro-Tech

Andrew Skinner, Digital Accessibility Specialist, Anthro-Tech

Accessible Procurement

Kara Zirkle, Accessibility Educator & Consultant, Dell Technologies

Join Us on May 19th!