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01/07/2025

Calling all experts! 📣 Share your knowledge at John Slatin 2025 in Austin (May 12-15). Submit your proposal by Feb 14 for a chance to inspire and connect with others. https://knowbility.org/programs/john-slatin-accessu-2025/call-for-proposals

12/21/2024

Act now: AccessU 2025 pre-sale closes December 31! Visit knowbility.org/accessu to explore more details. Don’t wait; secure your Insider Pre-Sale ticket today.

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Don't miss your chance to win a seat at AccessU, receive a cool thank you gift, and most importantly - support award winning programs that improve the digital world for millions with disabilities. Donate to Knowbility today!

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10/23/2024

Breaking news: the call for proposals for AccessU 2025 is now open! Knowbility's annual accessibility training conference will be held in Austin, Texas, from Monday, May 12 to Thursday, May 15, 2025. We’re eager to hear from passionate practitioners in the accessibility field who are excited to share their knowledge and skills. To join us, submit your proposal by February 15, 2025: https://ow.ly/kiBl50TS9i7

08/14/2024

📣 Registration is now open for The Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR), our annual web-building contest focused on accessibility 📣

Teams of web pros will learn new skills and compete to create accessible sites for local charities. This fun, friendly competition builds community around the powerful idea of equal access to the web for all.

How AIR Works:
💻 Teams are paired with an expert mentor who guides them through up-to-date techniques for making websites accessible.
📅 Teams then have 8 weeks to work with a client to build them an accessible website.
🏆 Finished websites are judged and winners are celebrated at the AIR Awards Ceremony.

Who can participate?
Nonprofits, community groups, web designers and developers, and individuals who want to make the digital world easier for people with disabilities can join the competition!

Ready to take the challenge? Join the award-winning Accessibility Internet Rally competition as a Team, Individual, or Non-profit organization!

Sign up today: https://knowbility.org/programs/air

August 2024 Newsletter 08/07/2024

https://mailchi.mp/knowbility/august-2024-newsletter

August 2024 Newsletter The Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) program is how Knowbility got started and we still get giddy when that time of year rolls around. As our hometown of Austin morphed into a tech center in the mid-1990s a group of disabled people and their advocacy allies were frustrated by barriers in equal tec...

Photos from Knowbility's post 08/06/2024

Emojis add fun and personality to our online conversations, but it's important to use them wisely. Did you know screen readers often describe emojis out loud? 🗣️ This means using too many emojis can create a confusing experience for people with visual impairments. So, let's use emojis thoughtfully and sparingly to ensure everyone can enjoy our digital communication! 👍

Want to learn more about creating delightful, inclusive digital experiences? Sign up for the Accessibility Internet Rally: http://www.knowbility.org/AIR.

Registration closes September 6th!

08/01/2024

Less than 4% of the world's top websites meet minimum accessibility standards. For nonprofits, this presents a unique challenge and opportunity. An accessible website is an equitable website, and equity is at the heart of every successful nonprofit mission. Space for everyone means access for all. Let's bridge the digital divide together! http://www.knowbility.org/AIR

Photos from Knowbility's post 07/23/2024

Calling all teams! Are you a , , , or Professional? Join us for the 26th Annual Internet Rally (AIR) to learn more about creating inclusive digital experiences while giving back to nonprofits in need. Visit knowbility.org/AIR to sign up.

04/23/2024

The ramp up to AccessU always brings active feedback and suggestions from our vibrant community -- thank you! Layoffs in tech and the uncertain economy sent us to the drawing board to think of more ways to engage and serve as we've done for 25 years.

To help more people access the practical skills-building and hands-on training to help you with your current role or find your next one, we're offering:

💜 Discounted tickets for job-seekers (40% off)
If you were laid off in the great accessibility downsizing over the last year or are currently unemployed, write us at [email protected], send a verification of some kind, and we’ll send you a coupon to attend at the pre-sale price (40% off current standard pricing).

💜 One-day ticket for GAAD ($125)
Thursday, May 16th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). In celebration, we’re inviting the local (or remote) community to attend a full day of sessions, round table talks, the closing keynote panel, and a speed-networking happy hour for just $125. View the GAAD Celebration schedule: https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2024/gaad-global-accessibility-awareness-day-2024

💜 Scholarship program (free admission)
There are still 2 open seats for the Fable-sponsored Jim Thatcher Scholarship. If you have a disability, complete the application form. Seats go to the first two qualified applicants.

Knowbility was born in response to this community. We know that we are stronger together than apart. Hope to see you in Austin or online! https://ow.ly/om7r50RmHMF

Announcing new AccessU 2024 promotions The ramp up to AccessU always brings active feedback and suggestions from our vibrant community — thank you! Layoff in tech and specifically in accessibility have had serious impact on so many. That — and the uncertain general economy — sent us to the drawing board to think of more ways to eng...

04/18/2024

In today's digital-first world, is not just a good-to-have, it's essential. Join WebAIM's George Joeckel during for an interactive, hands-on, 1-day deep dive and learn how to "Create Accessible Documents in Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, & Excel." https://ow.ly/ea3k50Rjc3Z

Participants will be given step-by-step demonstrations and will practice all demonstrated processes through guided activities. Participants will also receive a complimentary enrollment for a video-based online course that expands on these principles and processes over the course of five modules.

04/14/2024

Fable has surveyed its community of assistive technology users since 2020: led and facilitated by someone with a , Fable has consistently been the first or only organization collecting and publishing qualitative data from the disability community on timely subjects. During his session at , Fable's Evangelist Samuel Proulx will share the unique data-gathering and storytelling skills he has developed as a researcher, writer, and person with a disability.

Register for AccessU: https://ow.ly/6Roa50RfLGx

Why should you attend AccessU 2024? 04/04/2024

Why should you attend AccessU 2024? - https://mailchi.mp/knowbility/why-should-you-attend-accessu-2024

Five important reasons why you can’t miss the original hands-on accessibility training conference. Join us online or in-person in Austin, TX, next month!

Why should you attend AccessU 2024? Five important reasons why you can’t miss the original hands-on accessibility training conference. Join us online or in person in Austin, TX., next month.

03/05/2024

Check out our 2024 keynote speakers! Meryl Evans, on Community, Championing and Compassion: An Accessibility Journey. In-person on the beautiful campus of St. Edwards in Austin, Texas and virtual/ online. Sign up now for our early bird special! https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2024

03/01/2024

Want to know how to design in Figma with accessibility in mind? Register now for Thea Eaton's course 'Fig Trees and Rainbows' at AccessU! May 13-16, in-person and virtual this year in beautiful Austin, Texas. Figma makes designing for accessibility easy! https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2024

02/27/2024

Don't miss this! Mark Steadman introduces 'Simplifying Mobile Accessibility at AccessU this May! Attend virtually or in-person, get your tickets now! https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2024

02/27/2024

Knowbility is gearing up for its premier accessibility conference this year, AccessU! Both virtual and in person this year at the beautiful campus of St Edward University in Austin, Texas. Don't miss it! May 13-16, register now for tickets! https://ow.ly/M7pS50QIpSl

02/23/2024

Want to know how to include different abilities in your testing lifecycle? Introducing Elisa Miller and her Deep Dive on usability testing. Register now for AccessU 2024 held May13-16! Virtual and on-campus. https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2024

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