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It’s almost May, which means Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is right around the corner! This year, #GAAD is on May 16, but we’re celebrating digital accessibility all month long—and we want you to join us. Check out our GAAD hub to explore all the opportunities for education and inspiration we’ll be offering this month: https://hubs.la/Q02vxh5n0 Mark your calendar for the following dates: • May 1: Our Founder and CEO Timothy Springer will explore recent digital accessibility developments in our webinar, “Decoding the Digital Accessibility Landscape: Key Trends and Strategies for Success.” • May 14: We’ll be in Chicago for our first #LevelOnTheRoad event, featuring training sessions, networking opportunities, and more! • May 15: Our Chief Accessibility Officer, Jonathan Avila, CPWA, and UserWay.org's VP of Legal Affairs, Shira Rosenfeld Grossman, will unpack the European Accessibility Act in our webinar, “European Accessibility Act Compliance: What to Know and How to Prepare.” • May 16: We’re bringing Level On the Road to Boston! • May 29: Our subject matter experts will host a live, candid question and answer session, offering clarity on the accessibility topics that matter most to you. Stay tuned for even more details in the weeks ahead. We're excited to learn, connect, and innovate together as we build a more inclusive digital world! #GAAD2024 #GAADatLevel

Planning on celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) at Knowbility's John Slatin AccessU conference? If so, Alpesh Ahir, our Accessibility Services Manager, has a session you don’t want to miss! In “Breaking Barriers: Crafting an Inclusive TV Experience for All...Beyond Audio Descriptions and Captions,” Ahir will explain common TV accessibility barriers and share best practices for designing TV experiences everyone can enjoy. Check out more info on the session here: https://hubs.la/Q02wHN5b0 #GAADatLevel #A11y

“If we’re going to make a change within the digital accessibility community...we need to bring in people from the outside.” - Jennison Asuncion, Co-Founder, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)    Educating those outside the digital accessibility industry is a key focus of #GAAD. What do you wish more people understood about digital accessibility? Tell us in the comments below! 👇    P.S. Want to join us in continuing to learn about, and champion, digital accessibility all month long? Visit our GAAD hub for upcoming events and helpful resources: https://lnkd.in/dhYKsEaa   #GAADatLevel #GAAD2024 

"Collaborating with like-minded agencies is crucial for the future of digital accessibility. Accenture is a great example of a partner who shares our values and has already worked closely with Level Access on various client projects." — Minesh Perera, Head of Partnerships at Level Access We spoke with Wendy Garrett, Accenture’s Experience Design Director, about the impact of the organization’s partnership with Level Access—including how our solution helps Accenture empower clients to uphold their brand values through accessible design.  Check out the full video on our website: https://lnkd.in/gq_UapJK And if you're interested in advancing online inclusion, partner with us! Our network is growing fast!    #InclusiveDesign #A11y  

Exciting news for our friends in San Francisco: Dewayne Walton, J.D. MBA, SVP of Technology Governance, Chief Technology Office at Wells Fargo will be the keynote speaker for our #LevelOnTheRoad event on June 11! We can’t wait to connect and innovate together on the West Coast! If you haven’t yet registered, make sure to sign up today while space is still available: https://hubs.la/Q02wptbh0 #LevelAccessRoadshow #GAADatLevelAccess

Enforcement of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is set to begin in June 2025. Unsure whether the law applies to your organization—or how to meet its requirements? Find out in our webinar, “European Accessibility Act Compliance: What to Know and How to Prepare,” on May 15 at 1 PM ET. As part of our ongoing celebration of #GAAD, Level Access’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Jonathan Avila, CPWA, and UserWay.org's VP of Legal Affairs, Shira Rosenfeld Grossman, will unpack the EAA’s standards for digital accessibility and provide an actionable roadmap for compliance. Save your spot today: https://hubs.la/Q02wptKb0 #EAA #DigitalAccessibility #GAADatLevel

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is less than two weeks away! To get us even more excited, our Chief Product Officer, Andrew Chung, chatted with GAAD co-founder Jennison Asuncion about the history and purpose of this important day.     Access the full interview on our GAAD resource hub: https://lnkd.in/g5XPXB_R    How will you be celebrating #GAAD2024? Let us know your plans in the comments! 👇    #GAADatLevel #GAAD

Our #LevelOnTheRoad events in Chicago and Boston are almost here—and the venues are filling up fast! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate #GAAD with like-minded professionals, learn digital accessibility best practices from experts, and gain insight into similar organizations’ journeys. Save your spot now: • Register for Chicago on May 14: https://hubs.la/Q02w8XwH0 • Register for Boston on May 16: https://hubs.la/Q02w8PP_0 #LevelAccessRoadshow #GAADatLevel

Drumroll, please... we’re thrilled to announce that Shelby Mitchell, Senior Manager, Digital Accessibility at Discover Financial Services, will be the keynote speaker at #LevelOnTheRoad in Chicago on May 14! Still haven’t saved your spot? Register now to join us for a full day of learning, innovation, and connection with other professionals passionate about accessibility. https://hubs.la/Q02vS-rY0 P.S. The speaker lineup for San Francisco and Austin is coming soon! #LevelAccessRoadshow #GAADatLevel

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is May 16—and if you’re in the Boston area, we have the perfect way to celebrate! Our Boston #LevelOnTheRoad event, taking place on GAAD, will bring you a day of digital accessibility education and inspiration—including a keynote presentation from Jill Power, Senior Manager of Accessibility Experience at Pegasystems! Registration is filling up fast, so sign up now to save your spot: https://hubs.la/Q02vBlnc0 #LevelAccessRoadshow #GAADatLevel