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.
GAAD 2025 is an opportunity to:
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Learn
Discover digital accessibility principles
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Share
Advocate and spread awareness
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Act
Implement accessibility in digital services
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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 WebAIM’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?
- 🔍 Accessibility Testing Activity - Learn how to test websites for accessibility using screen readers, one-handed navigation, and camera mouse software.
- 🚀 Accessibility Innovation Challenge - Join a team to brainstorm, design, and pitch innovative accessibility solutions for the workplace and digital products.
- 👨🦯 Day as a Blind Workshop - Experience firsthand what it's like to navigate the world as a blind individual.
- 💻 Online Webinars & Workshops - Join interactive sessions led by accessibility experts to gain deeper insights.
- 🛠️ Accessibility Audits & Testing - Learn how to evaluate your digital products for accessibility compliance.
- 📢 Community Meetups & Discussions - Connect with fellow accessibility advocates and share best practices.
- 🎉 And More... - Exciting activities and experiences await at GAAD 2025!
How You Can Participate in GAAD 2025
- Host an EventOrganize a workshop, webinar, or meetup in your community.
- Share Your StoryTell us how accessibility has impacted your life or work.
- Audit Your Website or AppUse accessibility testing tools to identify and fix issues.
- Promote GAAD on Social MediaUse the hashtag #GAAD2025 and share resources.
- Educate Your TeamConduct accessibility training for your colleagues.
- Commit to AccessibilityMake 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 year’s theme: “Committing to Change.” Let’s make the digital world more inclusive for everyone, together.