Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024
#GAAD2024
Our GAAD event
Join us for our 10th edition of the annual event Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD2024) on “Implementing mainstream technology in innovative ways”. Learn more about how to foster digital accessibility and digital inclusion via the usage of mainstream technologies from accessibility experts and partners as well as diverse end users in dialogue and showcasing concrete examples during this virtual event.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is an awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion for the more than 1.3 billion people with disabilities and impairments around the globe while also showcasing the “curb-cut’ effect that benefits everyone in society.
The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion. Our aim in Atos this year is to discuss how we can create a more inclusive society.
Joining the Event
Join us and discuss with us on social media to explore how embracing mainstream technology in inclusive ways can open doors to greater accessibility, empowerment, and participation for individuals with disabilities.
Rewatch the event
The event took place on May 16, 2024, and was live on social media channels.
Implementing Mainstream Tech in Inclusive Ways
Mainstream technologies provide unexpected opportunities for accessibility and digital inclusion if used and implemented in innovative, inclusive ways. Leveraging mainstream tools and platforms in innovative ways to enhance accessibility and provide equal opportunities for participation for everyone is a topic no one working in the ICT field should miss.
Will you be next to discover how your mainstream tech will enable everyone to thrive? You want to work with us or are interested in understanding our offerings? You want to join our teams or learn more: Make use of the interest registration form.
Agenda
The event will be hosted by Neil Milliken, Group Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion.
| Time | Session Title | Speakers and moderators |
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| 10.30 am – 10.32 am | Welcome Note | Neil Milliken, VP – Group Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion, Atos |
| 10.32 am – 10.37 am | Introduction to Agenda and topics | Melanie de Vigan, VP – Head of Strategy and Growth for Digital Workplace, Atos |
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10.37am – 11.02 am
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Panel discussion – Implement mainstream tech in inclusive ways | Moderator: Alexandra Nothnagel, Program Manager Global Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Governance, Atos Speakers:
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| 11.02 am – 11.19 am | Tech Without Limits Inclusive Innovation in Action |
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| 11.19 am– 11.30 am | Closure and Thank you | Neil Milliken, Group Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion, Atos |
Our speakers
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our speakers and leaders and ask them your questions on social media or through the contact forms provided.
Neil Milliken
Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion
Atos research community
Melanie De Vigan
VP, Head of Growth and Strategy for Digital Workplace, Atos
Dave Dame
Senior Director Of Product Accessibility, Microsoft
Joseph Lafauci
Assistive Technology Lead, Customer Engineer at North America, Atos
Carrie Chow
Accessibility Evangelist
Margaret Turley
Athlete leader from Ireland and current Sargent Shriver Global Messenger, Special Olympics
Caroline Desrosiers
Founder & CEO, Scribely
Alexandra Nothnagel
Program Manager Global Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Governance
Related resources
Blog
Empowering Digital Workplaces: Creating an accessible and inclusive digital future
Read the blog >Organising contacts
The event is kindly supported by Group Accessibility Program and organised by:
Vishal Pujar
Head of Accessibility and Digital Inclusion GDC India
Alexandra Nothnagel
Program Manager Global Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Governance
If you want to join one of our next events or learn more about GAAD at Atos and this event, do not hesitate to reach out to the organisers.
Interested in our Accessibility offerings? Contact us
Joining the Event
Join us and discuss with us on social media to explore how embracing mainstream technology in inclusive ways can open doors to greater accessibility, empowerment, and participation for individuals with disabilities.
Date
10-11 June 2024
Date
10-11 June 2024
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