Announcing GAAD’s New Date for 2015 and Beyond

This is a guest post by Jennison Asuncion.

When Joe Devon and I launched Global Accessibility Awareness Day in 2012, neither of us had any idea if it would take flight. It still honestly amazes us how much the mainstream tech and the digital accessibility communities, in addition to others who have an interest in raising awareness of digital accessibility and inclusion have run with the idea. As of 2014, in-person and virtual events, those targeted at the general public and internal audiences have been held on six continents and in multiple languages. We truly appreciate all the support and eagerly await what everyone has in store to celebrate GAAD in 2015 and beyond.

May 9 was the date that Joe and I randomly chose when we first launched GAAD, and we marked the event on that date in 2012 and 2013. When we were advised this date conflicted with some local holidays, this year, we moved it to May 15. After further discussion, and to try simplifying things, Joe and I have decided that rather than a specific date, starting in 2015, we invite you to join us in marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day on the third Thursday of May. This means that the next GAAD will fall on Thursday May 21, 2015.

“we invite you to join us in marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day on the third Thursday of May”

Thinking of marking GAAD? Take a look at some of the public events and other activities from the last three years. To stay up-to-date, Like GAAD on Facebook or follow GAAD on Twitter. e-Mail us with any questions at globala11yawarenessday at gmail dot com.