Accessibility is everybody's business
Week-long series of events planned at UL for GAAD 2024
In preparation for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Thursday, May 16 University of Limerick will run a series of accessibility-specific events. This week of activities is designed to raise awareness, promote inclusive practice, provide training, and celebrate the progress made in accessibility across UL.
This year, the accessibility-specific events will include a webinar with a national and international accessibility expert, the publications of articles related to accessibility and accessibility advocacy, access to web accessibility training and staff and student personal journeys into the world of accessibility.
Accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and it requires a university-wide collaborative approach to deliver a truly inclusive university for staff and students successfully. This approach is mirrored in the development of the calendar for GAAD, which was designed, developed, and supported by staff from several key areas, including Student Life, Marketing and Communications, the Educational Assistive Technology Centre (EATC), the Centre for Transformative Learning (CTL), Library Services, Learning Technologists, Disability Services, Buildings and Estates, ITD staff, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion unit, and students.
This week of activities has something for everyone, so please come and join us by registering for some of the events or engaging with some of the activities for that week. Let’s make this the best GAAD yet.
Week long series of events for Global Accessibility Awareness at UL
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.
Creating accessible online content is crucial because it ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully engage with digital information and services.
It's about giving everyone an equal chance to access and navigate websites, apps, and online resources.
By making content accessible, we're breaking down barriers and fostering inclusion in the digital realm. It also benefits the University expanding its audience and enhancing user experience for all.
Under EU legislation, as a public sector website, UL.ie must be "fully accessible to persons with disabilities".
