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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). the purpose is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments. https://accessibility.day #GAAD #GAAD24 #Digital #Accessibility #Technology #Inclusion

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a time to talk, think and learn about digital access and inclusion, and the one billion+ people with disabilities or impairments. You can learn more about digital accessibility and some of the stories of how it's removed barriers in the link below 👇 Within iinduct, one of the ways we make our learning content more accessible is by providing the option to have content spoken aloud throughout our modules. Would love to hear any ideas around how you’re improving accessibility in or out of work - please share in the comments below! 💡 #GAAD

We are celebrating the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (@GAAD) today! The purpose of GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments. Is your elearning accessible? If the answer is no, or you are unsure, WE CAN HELP YOU! Find out more about Global Accessibility Awareness Day - https://lnkd.in/eG4ViF2e #accessibility #elearning #inclusivelearning #a11y

Today is Global Accessibility Day, a day to understand how we can create an environment that is accessible for everyone. Did you know that 1 billion people worldwide are living with a disability, yet most companies are creating barriers for their potential customers to serve their needs? It's time to change that. This is a topic near and dear to my heart, since I learned I was hearing impaired nearly a decade ago. Take some time today to learn about what you and your company can do to make your workplace, products, content and customer experiences more accessible for people with disabilities. Find events near you and learn more about why accessibility is important at the GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation site. Let's work together to help people with disabilities consume and interact with digital applications and content. #gaad #accessibility #disabilityinclusion

Today is the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Thursday, May 16, 2024, marks the 13th Global #Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of #GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different #disabilities. https://accessibility.day/

Did you know that today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion. Current Global statistics show that: 98.1% of homes pages have at least one WCAG 2.0 failure. Causes of Most Common Accessibility Failures (% of Home Pages) are: Low Contrast Text 86.3% Missing Image Alt Text 66% Empty Links 59.9% Missing Form Input Labels 53.8% Empty Buttons 28.7% Missing Document Language 28% https://gaad.foundation/ With over a billion people with Disability globally improvements need to be made to ensure that people are included and have access to online information. For more information you can read about online accessibility by visiting GAAD or contacting MB disability consultancy to assess your website’s accessibility. #accessibility #disability #inclusion #website #websitedevelopment

Today is the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day! "Did you know that over 1 billion people worldwide experience some form of disability? Prioritizing accessibility not only benefits them but has multiple benefits for everyone. It reduces legal risks, drives innovation, enhances problem-solving, and elevates the overall customer experience. Embracing accessibility benefits everyone. #Accessibility #Innovation #CustomerExperience #Barrierefreiheit #W3C #userexperience #accessibledesign #diversity #inclusion #GAAD

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which is an awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people alive today who live with disabilities or impairments. https://loom.ly/mkqk_CU

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Did you know 1 Billion people worldwide have disabilities? This is an entire population of individuals affected by inaccessibility. From both a civil rights and a business perspective, people with disabilities are underserved by today’s digital products and more. Great strides have met many needs however there’s more work to be done online and within our organizations and workplaces. Start the conversation today! Visit the GAAD website to learn more and to find some great examples of how inclusive design and development can impact lives. The site has a resources tab where you can find a list of accessibility features and assistive technology. Link in bio or https://accessibility.day/ #TLC #TLCCares #GAAD #Accessbility #DisabilityAwareness #IgnitingHope #EmbracingPossibility 

We're just over a week until Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16th! 🌎 🌍 🌏 I took a scroll through the events listed on Joe Devon and Jennison Asuncion's website and loved seeing how organizations are acknowledging and celebrating such an important day. Why is "GAAD" important, you wonder? 🤔 --> Promoting Inclusion and Awareness: GAAD raises awareness about the importance of making digital content and technology accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. --> Education and Advocacy: GAAD serves as a platform for educating people about the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing digital content and technology. --> Empowering Individuals: GAAD empowers individuals with disabilities to advocate for their rights and needs by highlighting accessibility challenges and their solutions. --> Sparking Innovation: Designing for accessibility often leads to innovative solutions that benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities. GAAD plays a crucial role in promoting accessibility, advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable world for everyone! 🙏🏼 #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD2024 #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityInclusion PS: Did you know 98% of the world's top one million websites do NOT have a fully accessible experience for those with learning disabilities or visual and hearing challenges? 💭