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On the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we come together to emphasize the critical importance of digital access for the more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. At LiveVoice, we're deeply committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all. While we've made strides, we acknowledge there's still room for improvement, and we're working hard to foster even greater inclusion with upcoming features. The official website of GAAD lists several points on how websites can be made more accessible, along with common pitfalls to avoid. Take this day as an opportunity to review your website and digital materials, ensuring that you're not inadvertently erecting barriers where there shouldn't be any. On this significant day, we proudly reaffirm our dedication to providing language accessibility and audio description services for the blind and visually impaired. Let's seize this moment to raise awareness and take meaningful action toward a more accessible digital world where everyone has equal access and opportunity. 💙 #GAAD #Accessibility #Inclusion #LiveVoice

Today is the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day! "Did you know that over 1 billion people worldwide experience some form of disability? Prioritizing accessibility not only benefits them but has multiple benefits for everyone. It reduces legal risks, drives innovation, enhances problem-solving, and elevates the overall customer experience. Embracing accessibility benefits everyone. #Accessibility #Innovation #CustomerExperience #Barrierefreiheit #W3C #userexperience #accessibledesign #diversity #inclusion #GAAD

Today marks the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day dedicated to building an accessible digital world for over 1 billion people with disabilities. Digital accessibility ensures everyone can navigate websites and apps, regardless of their abilities. Here are some key features: ▪️Alt Text: Written descriptions that help people who are blind or visually impaired understand an image. ▪️Closed Captions: Text transcripts for videos that allow people who are deaf or hard of hearing to access information. ▪️Keyboard Navigation: Navigating websites and apps without a mouse to assist people with limited mobility. ▪️Clear Language: Simplified content that people with cognitive disabilities or limited literacy can easily understand. ▪️High Color Contrast: Increased contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for people with color blindness. Join Road9 Media in raising awareness for global accessibility today, and let's remove digital barriers for the 1 billion + people who deserve it! 🫱🌏🫲 #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD

Join us on Thursday, May 16, 2024, as we celebrate the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! 🌍✨ GAAD aims to spark conversations and raise awareness about digital access and inclusion for over One Billion people with disabilities. It’s a call to action to ensure accessibility is a core requirement in technology and digital product development. Digital accessibility means empowering people with disabilities to independently interact with digital applications and content. Sadly, from both a civil rights and business perspective, they are often underserved by today’s digital products. Let’s work together to make a change! Common disabilities/impairments include: - Visual - Hearing - Motor - Cognitive #GAAD2024 #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #TechForAll

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). the purpose is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments. https://accessibility.day #GAAD #GAAD24 #Digital #Accessibility #Technology #Inclusion

“...I realised that willingness to help is not enough; we need a common language about accessibility that we all understand and speak. So I decided to do it.” says Balázs Berecz, founder and CEO of Access4you, a wheelchair user himself. By offering businesses a certification mark that certifies the accessibility of their location, Access4you was created to provide reliable and detailed accessibility information about client locations for people with disabilities across 9 stakeholder groups. Find out more about the infamous Lisbon story - the story that set off Access4you’s journey: https://lnkd.in/d-D7nhtZ #TheStory #TheBeginning #AboutUs #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #Access4you #A4U [ID: On a black background, there is a blue half-circle shape coming from the upper left corner of the image. In this shape, text reads: "...I realised that willingness to help is not enough; we need a common language about accessibility that we all understand and speak. So I decided to do it.", Balázs Berecz, Founder and CEO of Access4you. The words 'common language' and 'Balázs Berecz' are highlighted in black. Below the text, we see Access4you's logo, and in the lower right corner we see a photo of Balázs Berecz himself in a circular frame with white outline.]

🌍 Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day! 🌟 On this day, let's reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all. Here's how we can make a difference together: 👁️🗨️ Ensuring that meaningful images are accompanied by alternative text descriptions, so the blind can fully engage with content. 👂 Providing captioning for visuals to ensure those who are hearing impaired can access information seamlessly. 🖥️ Offering alternative keyboards, adaptive hardware, and necessary devices for individuals with motor impairments, empowering them to navigate technology with ease. 🧠 Creating a more accessible digital environment by utilizing plain language, uncluttered screens, and consistent navigation for those with cognitive disabilities. Let's work hand in hand to build a world where everyone, regardless of ability, can participate fully and equally. Together, we can make accessibility a reality! 💪 #GAAD #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionForAll

Breaking Barriers: How Text-to-Speech is Transforming Accessibility 🚀 Exciting News 🚀 🔥 Breaking Barriers: How Text-to-Speech is Transforming Accessibility 🔥 Are you ready to explore how text-to-speech (TTS) technology is revolutionizing accessibility for individuals with disabilities? 📚🌍 In this latest blog post, we delve into the world of TTS and its incredible impact on accessibility. From enhancing accessibility for individuals with visual impairments to improving reading comprehension and learning, TTS is breaking down barriers and paving the way for a more inclusive digital world. 🌐 Discover how TTS enables multitasking and boosts productivity, making it possible to listen to content while performing other tasks. 🎧🤩 Join us in promoting inclusivity in the digital space, as we explore the challenges faced by TTS technology and the exciting future developments that lie ahead. 🌈 Tap into the link below to read our blog post: 👉 https://ift.tt/Rbu6h8r Stay tuned for more fascinating insights as we continue to push boundaries and empower individuals with disabilities through technology! 💪✨ #accessibility #TTS #inclusivity #digitaltransformation https://ift.tt/Rbu6h8r

Today, the Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) invites you to join in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to promote discussion, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion, as more than one billion people live with visible and invisible disabilities. Everyone should have equal access to information, regardless of ability. That’s why #GAAD2024 emphasizes the importance of creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences and environments. Aligned with the GAAD Foundation, our mission at CAN is to promote system-level changes and cultural shifts in equity, mindsets, and behaviours to advance accessibility for persons with disabilities. Assistive and adaptive technologies can play a big role in making digital spaces more accessible. Some tools include screen readers, speech-to-text, and closed captions. These technologies open the digital space to persons with disabilities and allow them to access virtual content without barriers. To delve deeper into the realm of digital accessibility, explore our previous CAN Connect Forum titled “Increasing Accessibility with Assistive Technology”, where expert panelists discuss assistive and adaptive technologies for the workplace. https://loom.ly/JZKGQeQ

This Thursday 16 May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). What are you doing to celebrate? One easy thing you can do is a basic accessibility check of your website to make sure it has high contrast text. Black text on a white background (or vice versa) helps people with low vision to read your content. Also, including an Accessibility Statement on your website is a good way to let people know you care about inclusion and will address access issues via regular scheduled maintenance and webpage updates. #bekindbeinclusive #WCAG #digitalaccess #accesibility #inclusion #GAAD https://accessibility.day/