What We Do

Are you someone who works in digital accessibility or are you someone who self-identifies as having a disability or impairment who wants to present a talk/session/workshop at a mainstream tech conference? Similarly, are you a mainstream tech pro who wants to present at a digital accessibility event? The GAAD Speakers Fund will provide funding to individuals who have talks/presentations accepted at either type of event.

The third Thursday of each May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments.

As more developers use AI to write code, we need to make sure that code works for everyone, including people with disabilities. AIMAC tests popular AI coding tools to see how well they create accessible websites and apps. The results are public, so developers and companies can make smarter choices about which AI tools they use. It's open-source and built to push the industry toward more inclusive technology.

GAAD Foundation’s principal fundraising event will honor those who successfully advance digital accessibility for people with disabilities. The event will facilitate celebrating accessibility achievements with the broader community, raising awareness of the Foundation’s mission, strengthening relationships and supporting and inspiring commitment and action.