Are you interested in learning how you can incorporate accessible best practices into your everyday work? Would you like to find ways to help make Austin Community College (ACC) more inclusive and accessible? How about joining a worldwide effort to get people talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities?

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, ACC encourages you to celebrate the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Participate in the celebration and challenge yourself to increase your knowledge of digital accessibility in education.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day Events

GAAD at AccessU – by Knowbility and hosted by St. Edward’s University
Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 a.m.

GAAD tickets are $125. All activities are hosted by St. Edward’s University at 3001 South Congress Austin, Texas 78704 and all are streamed for remote participation.

 TGPi Webinar: Integrate Accessibility into Your Organization
Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate GAAD with TPGi and learn from their team of experts how to integrate accessibility into your organization. This two-hour event is carefully designed to provide a supportive environment for organizations seeking education on digital accessibility best practices or searching for guidance on how to start their accessibility journey.

Elevate Your Impact: Fostering Inclusion through Content 
Thursday, May 16 at 12:00 p.m.

In the spirit of GAAD, The Arboretum is thrilled to announce a transformative online event that promises to enrich our understanding and practice of digital inclusivity. Join us in The Arboretum, for an enlightening journey into the heart of accessibility and inclusion through content.

WeCo’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day Event 
Thursday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Is artificial intelligence (AI) the solution that will fix inaccessible websites? Or does it cause more problems than it solves? Join WeCo’s GAAD event, moderated by Paul Daye, to learn how AI impacts the digital accessibility of people with disabilities in both positive and negative ways.

View Additional GAAD Events and Resources

ACC Accessibility Resources

Below is a list of Accessibility resources available at ACC. Help us celebrate GAAD by learning something new about accessibility and contributing to making ACC more inclusive to the individuals with disabilities who are a vibrant and valuable part of our diverse community!

GAAD 2024 Shared Resources Folder