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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.
  • Accessibility is not just about websites - meet Microsoft Accessibility Checker #GAAD 2019

    Mark Walker | 15 May 2019
    Our team spends a lot of time working with our customers to make websites, apps and other digital services accessible to disabled people. There's always something new to learn about web accessibility and as Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) rolls around again there are hundreds of events...
  • 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.
  • Open letter to government: Please ensure websites and apps comply with legal accessibility requirements #gaad16

    Robin Christopherson | 19 May 2016
    To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Robin Christopherson - Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet - has written an open letter to the UK government asking it to enforce accessibility laws.
  • Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Why an accessible website is better for everyone and how to create one

    Claudia.Cahalane | 19 May 2016
    Joe Chidzik, senior accessibility consultant at AbilityNet reveals common accessibility mistakes and why accessible apps and websites are not just better for the UK's 12 million disabled users, but are better for search engines and better for everyone.
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