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Join us for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025!
On 15th May 2025, we will come together to celebrate and amplify the importance of accessibility.
GAAD is a global event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting inclusive design practices that empower
everyone, regardless of ability, to fully participate in the digital world.

1 Billion peopple have disabilities
Digital Accessbility

GAAD 2025 is an opportunity to:

  • Learn

    Discover digital accessibility principles

  • Share

    Advocate and spread awareness

  • Act

    Implement accessibility in digital services

  • Connect

    Join a global community

What is Digital Accessibility?

Digital accessibility refers to the ability of people with disabilities/impairments to independently consume and/or interact with digital (e.g., web, mobile) applications and content. Take a look at WebAIMโ€™s The WebAIM Million (opens in a new tab) , for a current snapshot of trends and issues regarding web accessibility.

According to WebAIM Million Report

98.1%

Home Pages With At Least One WCAG 2.0 Failure

60.9

Average Number of Errors Per Home Page

What's Happening for GAAD 2025?

  • ๐Ÿ” Accessibility Testing Activity - Learn how to test websites for accessibility using screen readers, one-handed navigation, and camera mouse software.
  • ๐Ÿš€ Accessibility Innovation Challenge - Join a team to brainstorm, design, and pitch innovative accessibility solutions for the workplace and digital products.
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฏ Day as a Blind Workshop - Experience firsthand what it's like to navigate the world as a blind individual.
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Online Webinars & Workshops - Join interactive sessions led by accessibility experts to gain deeper insights.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Accessibility Audits & Testing - Learn how to evaluate your digital products for accessibility compliance.
  • ๐Ÿ“ข Community Meetups & Discussions - Connect with fellow accessibility advocates and share best practices.
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ And More... - Exciting activities and experiences await at GAAD 2025!

How You Can Participate in GAAD 2025

  • ๐Ÿ“…
    Host an Event
    Organize a workshop, webinar, or meetup in your community.
  • ๐Ÿ“–
    Share Your Story
    Tell us how accessibility has impacted your life or work.
  • ๐Ÿ› 
    Audit Your Website or App
    Use accessibility testing tools to identify and fix issues.
  • ๐Ÿ“ข
    Promote GAAD on Social Media
    Use the hashtag #GAAD2025 and share resources.
  • ๐ŸŽ“
    Educate Your Team
    Conduct accessibility training for your colleagues.
  • โœ…
    Commit to Accessibility
    Make a pledge to prioritize accessibility in your work.

Committing to Change

Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 15, 2025

Join us! As we explore this yearโ€™s theme: โ€œCommitting to Change.โ€ Letโ€™s make the digital world more inclusive for everyone, together.