List of Accessibility Conferences and Events in 2025
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January:
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Moving Into the Future - 2025 APA National Conference
When: January 29th - January 31st, 2025
The conference is held in Austin, Texas, and is organized by the Accessibility Professionals Association. This event focuses on advancing accessibility in the built environment, featuring industry experts and offering educational sessions on topics such as ADA compliance, design standards, and recent updates to accessibility regulations.
Know more: https://accessibilityprofessionals.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=903704&module_id=678726
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ATIA Conference
When: January 29th - February 1st, 2025
Organized by the Assistive Technology Industry Association, this annual event brings together vendors, practitioners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to explore the latest in assistive technology through hands‑on demos, educational sessions, and an exhibit hall.
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February:
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2024 Digital Accessibility Lawsuit Recap: Key Legal Trends and Insights
When: February 4th, 2025
This is a free online event scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 1 PM ET. Hosted by Accessibility.com, it will provide an in-depth analysis of significant legal cases and trends in digital accessibility from 2024, offering insights into evolving regulations, key court decisions, and their implications for businesses striving to meet accessibility standards.
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Building and Remediating Accessible Websites
When: February 18th, 2025
Hosted by Accessibility.com, this online session will provide practical guidance on creating and improving websites to ensure they are accessible to all users. The event will cover topics such as adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), implementing best practices for accessible design, and strategies for remediating existing accessibility issues.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/building-and-remediating-accessible-websites
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Axe-Con 2025
When: February 25th - February 27th, 2025
Axe-Con 2025 is a free, virtual digital accessibility conference hosted by Deque Systems. It brings together developers, designers, business leaders, and accessibility professionals to discuss building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences.
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March:
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Digital Accessibility Services for Enterprises
When: March 4th, 2025
The Digital Accessibility Services for Enterprises event is scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 1 PM ET. Hosted by Accessibility.com, this free online session aims to guide enterprises in selecting appropriate solutions and vendors to ensure their digital platforms are accessible and inclusive.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/digital-accessibility-services-for-enterprises
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TechAccess Oklahoma
When: March 4th - March 5th, 2025
Hosted by Oklahoma ABLE Tech at Metro Technology Centers, this free hybrid conference brings together educators, technologists, accessibility practitioners, and advocates to share the latest trends, tools, and training for accessible technology and inclusive digital environments.
Know more: https://techaccessok.org/
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The Zero Project Conference 2025
When: March 5th - March 7th, 2025
The Zero Project Conference 2025 (#ZeroCon25) is scheduled for March 5-7, 2025, at the United Nations Office in Vienna, Austria. This annual event serves as a global platform to promote and share innovative solutions for disability inclusion, focusing this year on Employment and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Know more: https://zeroproject.org/conferences/the-zero-project-conference-2025
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CSUN 2025
When: March 10th - March 14th, 2025
The 40th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is scheduled for March 10-14, 2025, at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. It is renowned as one of the largest events dedicated to assistive technology, bringing together researchers, practitioners, exhibitors, and end-users to share knowledge and best practices.
Know more: https://daisy.org/news-events/event/csun-assistive-technology-conference-2025/
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2025 ACB Leadership Conference
When: March 14th - March 18th, 2025
The 2025 American Council of the Blind (ACB) Leadership Conference is scheduled for March 14-18, 2025, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This year's conference will be a hybrid event, combining in-person and virtual components to accommodate a wider audience.
Know more: https://www.acb.org/2025-acb-leadership-conference
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AI + Digital Accessibility
When: March 18, 2025
A virtual event hosted by Accessibility.com exploring how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing digital accessibility. Sessions cover AI-driven assistive technologies, like speech recognition, automated captions, chatbots, image recognition, and practical guidance on deploying inclusive AI solutions in e‑commerce, web content, document accessibility, compliance, and ethics.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/ai-digital-accessibility
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SHOPTALK - Las Vegas
When: March 25th - March 27th, 2025
Shoptalk Spring 2025 is scheduled for March 25-27, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shoptalk addresses the entire retail ecosystem, with a predominant focus on the North American market. The conference will feature a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in retail technology and solutions.
Know more: https://shoptalk.com/us
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NAIDEX - National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo
When: March 26th - March 27th, 2025
The UK's largest and longest-running disability-focused expo, offering over 200 exhibitors, inspirational seminars, and interactive features like a mobility test track, adaptive climbing wall, and Village Green. It is designed to showcase inclusive products, assistive tech, independent living solutions, and community-building experiences.
Know more: https://www.naidex.co.uk/
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The Accessibility Professional Network Annual Conference, APN2025
When: March 27th - March 28th, 2025
The Accessibility Professional Network (APN) annual conference, APN2025: Building for People, is scheduled for March 27-28, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, and will also be accessible virtually. The conference focuses on advancing accessibility in the built environment and bringing together professionals such as architects, engineers, designers, planners, government staff, accessibility specialists, APN members, and corporate leaders to collaborate on creating inclusive spaces.
Know more: https://www.rickhansen.com/APN2025
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April:
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Global Disability Summit 2025
When: April 2nd - April 3rd, 2025
The Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025 is scheduled for April 2-3, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, co-hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan. It aims to galvanize global efforts to realize disability inclusion worldwide and bring together stakeholders to discuss progress in disability inclusion, including governments, the private sector, multilateral agencies, civil society organizations, academia, organizations of persons with disabilities, and foundations.
Know more: https://www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/
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Digital Accessibility Services for Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses
When: April 16th, 2025
The Digital Accessibility Services for Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses event is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 1 PM ET. It aims to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) discover accessibility solutions that create inclusive digital experiences and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
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IAAP EU Accessibility Hybrid Event
When: April 23rd - April 24th, 2025
The IAAP EU Accessibility 2025 Hybrid Event is scheduled for April 23-24, 2025, in Brno, Czech Republic, hosted by Masaryk University. It centers on the implementation of the European Accessibility Act, which becomes applicable in all EU member states from June 28, 2025.
Know more: https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/conferences
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22nd International Web for All Conference (W4A'25)
When: April 28th - April 29th, 2025
The 22nd International Web for All Conference (W4A'25) is scheduled for April 28-29, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. It focuses on all aspects of web accessibility, emphasizing Accessible Employment, including platforms, the gig economy, education, training, recruitment, and policy.
Know more: https://www.w4a.info/2025
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ACCESS
When: April 29th - April 30th, 2025
ACCESS is one of North America's premier accessibility conferences, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in accessibility.
Know more: https://go.3playmedia.com/en/access/2025-save-the-date
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May:
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ACCESS Conference
When: May 5th - May 7th, 2025
Access Conference is an annual Canadian event dedicated to library technology, bringing together librarians, developers, and technologists. It offers a single-track format featuring presentations, hackfests, and lightning talks that explore innovative digital tools, systems, and services shaping modern libraries.
Know more: https://accessconference.ca/
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Digital Accessibility Testing Platforms
When: May 6th, 2025
The Digital Accessibility Testing Platforms event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1 PM ET. It is aimed to help businesses explore vendors offering digital accessibility testing platforms that ensure websites and digital content meet accessibility standards like WCAG and ADA.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/digital-accessibility-testing-platforms
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GATE Summit 2025
When: May 7th - May 8th, 2025
The GATE Summit 2025: Accelerating Access to Assistive Technology is scheduled for May 7-8, 2025, at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It aims to bring together key stakeholders to highlight and prioritize global, regional, and national actions needed to accelerate equitable access to assistive technology.
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John Slatin AccessU Conference
When: May 12th - May 15th, 2025
The John Slatin AccessU 2025 conference is scheduled for May 12-15, 2025, at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. It is a premier digital accessibility training conference, offering in-depth, hands-on learning experiences in accessible digital design.
Know more: https://knowbility.org/programs/john-slatin-accessu-2025
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A11y Bytes
When: May 15th, 2025
A fast‑paced evening of lightning talks across Sydney and Melbourne, celebrating digital accessibility. Hosted in-person (e.g., Melbourne's Bupa venue), the event includes live captioning, Auslan interpreters, refreshments, and presentations focused on inclusive design, WCAG, toolkits, and community insights.
Know more: https://a11ybytes.org/
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Signal Centers Accessibility Awareness Summit
When: May 15, 2025
A community-focused accessibility event featuring a free resource fair alongside keynote speakers (such as Chris Downey), panels, and exhibits. It's held on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and brings together service providers, thought leaders, and community members to spotlight inclusive technology and resources.
Know more: https://signalcenters.org/index.php/signal-centers-accessibility-awareness-summit/
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Smart Accessibility 2025
When: May 18th - May 25th, 2025
The SMART ACCESSIBILITY 2025 conference is scheduled for May 18-22, 2025, in Nice, France. It is the Tenth International Conference on Universal Accessibility in the Internet of Things and Smart Environments, aiming to explore advancements and challenges in ensuring accessibility within smart technologies.
Know more: https://www.iaria.org/conferences2025/SMARTACCESSIBILITY25.html
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Accessibility Club Conference
When: May 24th - May 25th, 2025
A two-day, community-driven summit for developers, designers, and accessibility enthusiasts, hosted by European a11y meetups. Day 1 features a BarCamp-style exchange of ideas and lightning talks. Day 2 offers hands-on workshops on inclusive design, assistive tech, and web accessibility.
Know more: https://accessibility.club/
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June:
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ACR VPATs
When: June 3rd, 2025
The ACR VPATs event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1 PM ET. This session will explore how Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) assist organizations in assessing a product's compliance with accessibility standards, thereby informing procurement and development decisions.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/acr-vpats
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HighEdWeb Accessibility Summit
When: June 4th, 2025
This summit brings together web, digital, and accessibility professionals, ranging from beginners to experts, for a focused, single-day virtual program. It offers best-practice sessions, poster lightning talks, and peer discussions designed to foster accessible, inclusive digital environments in universities and colleges.
Know more: https://events.highedweb.org/a11ysummit23/2536891
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Business Without Barriers Summit
When: June 10th - June 11th, 2025
A free two-day summit for business leaders, HR professionals, recruitment experts, and accessibility advocates. Features interactive sessions on inclusive hiring, workplace design, assistive tech, and employer best practices, alongside a careers fair connecting disabled job seekers with inclusive employers and agencies.
Know more: https://www.naidex.co.uk/business-without-barriers
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Title II Amendment Impact Webinar
When: June 12th, 2025
The Title II Amendment Impact Webinar will take place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12 PM ET. This session will focus on the updated Title II regulations and their impact on digital accessibility in Virginia's public colleges and universities. Attendees will gain insights into how institutions are addressing compliance, scaling remediation efforts, and using tools like PREP to support inclusive, sustainable strategies in higher education.
Know more: https://www.continualengine.com/
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SciAccess
When: June 12th - June 13th, 2025
A two-day international conference hosted by SciAccess, Inc., a nonprofit promoting equitable access to STEM. It brings together researchers, educators, students, and disability advocates to share best practices in accessible STEM education, outreach, mentoring, and research.
Know more: https://sciaccess.org/
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OZeWAI National Online Meetup - "Ask the Professionals"
When: June 20th, 2025
A free, interactive online panel bringing together accessibility experts from across Australia, featuring representatives from local groups in Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Sydney, and Hobart. Participants can ask questions, share experiences, and learn how meetups shape the future of A11y communities.
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July:
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National Federation of the Blind National Convention
When: July 8th - July 13th, 2025
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) National Convention is scheduled for July 8-13, 2025, at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. As the largest gathering of people with visual challenges worldwide, the convention serves as a premier event for training, support, and information within the blind community.
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Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
When: July 14th - July 17th, 2025
The Disability:IN 2025 Global Conference & Expo is scheduled for July 14-17, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. This premier event brings together business leaders, industry experts, and advocates to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.
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AHEAD Conference
When: July 14th - July 18th, 2025
The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) hosts its flagship annual conference in Denver, Colorado. This in-person, multi-day event draws roughly 1,500 professionals, including educators, technologists, legal experts, and policymakers, focused on disability services across postsecondary education.
Know more: https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/ahead-2025
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August:
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PDF Manual Services Webinar
When: August 5th, 2025
The PDF Manual Services Webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, at 1 PM ET. It covers manual accessibility workflows like proper tagging, adding alt text, and ensuring navigability. Key topics include compliance with WCAG and Section 508, budget-friendly tools, and how to implement quality control processes.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/pdf-manual-services
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September:
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PDF Software Webinar
When: September 9th, 2025
The PDF Software Webinar, scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 1 PM ET, focuses on selecting the right PDF accessibility software to ensure compliance with standards like WCAG and Section 508. Attendees will explore automated and manual solutions for creating accessible PDFs, addressing tagging, alt text, and navigation.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/pdf-software
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Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)
When: September 25th, 2025
A free, global, 24-hour online conference celebrating inclusive design across disciplines-featuring talks on accessible UX, intersectionality, gamification, neurodivergent design, XR, trauma-informed methods, and more-streamed publicly with live captions on YouTube.
Know more: https://inclusivedesign24.org/2025/
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Paris Web Conference
When: September 25th - September 26th, 2025
A leading French-language gathering for web professionals, focused on building an accessible, standards-based, and high-quality web. In 2025, the conference will include 16 sessions spanning accessibility, design, UX, performance, and technical best practices, followed by workshops held in Paris and other French cities.
Know more: https://www.paris-web.fr/
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GAconf
When: September 29th - September 30th, 2025
Hosted by IGDA's Game Accessibility Special Interest Group, GAconf is a professional, two-day conference uniting game developers (indie to AAA), accessibility experts, researchers, and gamers with disabilities. It features deep-dive sessions, demos, panels, and structured networking to advance the field of accessible game design.
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October:
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M Enabling Summit 2025
When: October 6th - October 8th, 2025
The 13th Annual M-Enabling Summit is scheduled for October 6-8, 2025, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Washington, D.C. The theme for this year is "Digital Accessibility Innovation-A Deep Dive into Next-Generation User Experiences." The summit brings together thought leaders and innovators dedicated to enhancing inclusive environments and user experiences for over 1.3 billion people with disabilities.
Know more: https://m-enabling.com/
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8th Annual ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium
When: October 6th - October 8th, 2025
This hybrid two-day symposium brings together accessibility professionals, like testers, developers, program managers, and legal experts, for peer-reviewed sessions, panels, workshops, and sponsor-led demo days. It will be a part of the M-Enabling Summit conference held on the same days.
Know more: https://www.ictaccessibilitytesting.org/
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Closed Captioning Services Webinar
When: October 7th, 2025
The Closed Captioning Services Webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 1 PM ET. This webinar emphasizes the importance of closed captioning services in making video content accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as audiences in sound-sensitive environments.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/closed-captioning-services
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#a11yTOConf
When: October 16th - October 17th, 2025
A curated two-day conference showcasing a "playlist" of digital accessibility talks, spanning lectures, demos, and lightning sessions, designed for accessibility advocates, developers, designers, and learners. Organized by Accessibility Toronto, the event blends high-quality presentations with networking and interactive learning opportunities.
Know more: https://conf.a11yto.com/
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#a11yTO Gaming Conference
When: October 21st, 2025
A one-day immersive celebration of accessible gaming, featuring demos, hands-on play, networking, and discussions aimed at inclusive game design. It's part of the broader #a11yTO Week that spans several days of accessibility-focused events in October.
Know more: https://gaming.a11yto.com/
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A11y Camp Australia 2025
When: October 28th - October 30th, 2025
A11y Camp, Australia, features hands‑on workshops, a hybrid two-day conference, keynote talks, an innovation expo, and networking in digital accessibility and inclusive design.
Know more: https://a11ycamp.com.au/
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November:
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AbilityNet TechShare Pro
When: November 12th - November 13th, 2025
Europe's largest accessibility and digital inclusion tech conference brings together business leaders, policymakers, designers, HR/legal teams, accessibility experts, and people with disabilities. Attendees gain insights through keynotes, expert panels, workshops, and live demos on themes like AI in accessibility, the EU Accessibility Act, neurodiversity, leadership, and accessible customer experience.
Know more: https://abilitynet.org.uk/techsharepro
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AUCD Conferences
When: November 16th - November 19th, 2025
Hosted by the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, this flagship conference will be fully virtual this year due to uncertainties in federal funding and university travel restrictions. It will feature interactive plenaries, over 200 concurrent sessions and posters, and virtual networking.
Know more: https://www.aucd.org/
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Accessing Higher Ground AHG 2025
When: November 22nd, 2025
The Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) 2025 conference is scheduled for November 22, 2025, at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, Colorado. The pre-conference workshops and main conference sessions will cover a wide range of topics related to accessibility and assistive technology. It is a great opportunity for professional development, networking, and collaboration among attendees.
Know more: https://accessinghigherground.org/ahg-2025-speakers-unite/
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December:
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American Sign Language (ASL) Services Webinar
When: December 5th, 2025
The American Sign Language (ASL) Services Webinar, scheduled for December 5, 2025, at 1 PM ET, focuses on the significance of integrating ASL interpretation into digital content and public spaces. The event will cover the importance of accessibility in communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/event/2025/american-sign-language-asl
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HelloA11Y
When: TBD
A global community-driven initiative (founded in 2020) focused on digital accessibility through virtual events, webinars, speaker meetups, and Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) celebrations. Over 1,000 members and 15+ speakers have participated in past sessions highlighting learning, sharing, and advocacy.
Know more: https://www.helloa11y.com/
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Magnify Conference
When: TBD
Magnify is an annual gathering for designers and researchers focused on inclusive design, accessibility, and equitable user experiences. It features hands-on workshops, lightning talks, and case study sessions exploring topics like inclusive research processes, healthcare co-design, tool evaluation, and accessibility benchmarking.
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Swiss Federal E‑Accessibility Conference
When: TBD
Organized by the Swiss Federal Office for the Equality of Persons with Disabilities (BFEH/EBGB), often in collaboration with SWISS TXT and major federal agencies. This bilingual event (German/French) examines digital inclusion beyond accessible websites, covering skills development, multi-sector cooperation, sign language interpreting, and updates on the Swiss Digital Inclusion Alliance.
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AccessibilityPlus Event Calendar
When: Ongoing Throughout 2025
Monthly online sessions hosted by Accessibility.com. These free events feature vendor showcases, panel discussions, and training on services like captioning, ASL interpretation, PDF remediation, mobile accessibility, VPATs, and enterprise website audits, tailored for businesses seeking to scale digital inclusion.
Know more: https://www.accessibility.com/events
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