Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024

Thursday 16th May 2024 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

See the resources below and take some time during the day
to listen, think, share, learn or do something to support digital access and inclusion.

Abstract image of globe covered with people using laptops.

What is Accessibility?

  • Accessible means something is usable by as many people as possible, regardless of their cognitive, physical or cultural situation.
  • Accessibility will mean many different things to different people.
  • Read more on what is accessibility?

How can I take part?

Workshop: Inclusive design for learning & communication (monthly)

In this online workshop, staff will gain awareness of accessibility issues students face, see practical examples and get simple guides to create accessible documents.

Book on Inclusive Design for Learning and Communication workshop

5 steps towards accessible content

Use these simple steps to start your journey in making your content accessible to everyone.

5 steps towards accessible content

GAAD Escape Room Game

Play our interactive online escape room to learn more about accessibility: try Bath’s accessibility escape room game from last year.

Accessibility viewpoints from Bath

Building accessible Moodle learning spaces for students

Read about the plans in HSS to reduce digital barriers and improve the accessibility of learning for students.

How we implemented scheduled accessibility testing

The Digital Content and Development team share their work on improving the accessibility of the University of Bath website.

Useful tools for accessibility testing

The University of Bath digital team share tools and resources that help them to carry out accessibility testing on the University of Bath website.

How does the Disabled Students’ Allowance help students?

Learn more about the tools, equipment and interventions to support disabled students.

How can technology impact how we study and work?

Keira Cozens shares her thoughts on digital accessibility, including how it can be helpful but also what could be better.

Where can I learn more about Accessibility?

Digital accessibility for learning and teaching

Learn more about digital accessibility for learning and teaching with these short guides.

Digital accessibility for learning and teaching

Accessibility essentials self-paced course for staff

Do you want to learn about accessibility, get useful tips and test your understanding through activities? First enrol and then take part our online introduction to accessibility short course (~1 hour).

Enrol in Accessibility Essentials Course

Accessibility Networks and Support at the University of Bath

Find out more on the groups, services and advice pages offering support and guidance surrounding accessibility at the University of Bath.

Accessibility Networks and Support