The 9th eddition of Global Accessibility awareness day GAAD 2020 is on May 21st 2020.
Lack of awareness is the primary problem for digital accessibility. As the saying goes, “The world is not a problem the problem is your unawareness.” Almost a decade ago, Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon, two accessibility evangelists recognized that lack of awareness is the key problem in digital accessibility. That discussion has led to the first ever Global Accessibility awareness day GAAD.
Third Thursday in May is recognized as Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) since then. Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020 is going to be on May 21st.
Various events of course virtually this year are organized in different parts of the world. Check the events that are available at your convenient time zone.
Here are somethings you may want to check.
Subscribe to Maxability YouTube and Win a prize
Subscribe to our Youtube channel on or before May 24th, 2020 to be eligible for a draw. We will select 3 lucky winners and give a surprise gift. For any questions send an email to hello@maxability.co.in.
We will release one video every day in this week of GAAD 2020. Not just subscribing, watch the technical knowledge sharing videos.
Virtual Panel discussion Giftabled
A virtual digital panel discussion is hosted by Giftabled on May 20th, 2020 between 4 PM and 4.45 PM. More details and registration can be found on the giftabled website.
On Giftabled website you can find other GAAD 2020 events planned by them.
Evaluation and Perspective Videos by W3C
Are you not aware anything about digital accessibility? Do you want to begin the journey from GAAD 2020? Here are some videos from W3C.
- introduction to web accessibility and standards
- Web accessibility perspective videos
- W3C evaluation videos
Teach Access trivia game
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day GAAD 2020, Teach Access has created an accessibility trivia game for you to play at home. And you can win Teach Access swag just for playing!
Read more about the teach access trivia game.
Other GAAD 2020 events
A complete list of Global events can be found on Global Accessibility Awareness day events page.
Related articles from Maxability
From the beginning Maxability is supporting Global Accessibility awareness day. For thoughts and ideas you may want to browse through all previous Maxability GAAD articles below.