Global Accessibility Awareness Day - 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Community Commons
Room 1700
Join us either in-person or on Zoom for our upcoming Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event at DU. As GAAD states, “The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.” Come hear from a panel of DU community members and guest speakers about their stories and experiences.
FREE FOOD!
For our in-person attendees, we will have delicious empanadas from Maria’s Empanadas, a local Denver restaurant that serves a variety of meat and vegetarian empanadas.
What is Digital Accessibility?
Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Agenda:
- Coming soon
Guest Speakers
Coming soon
Student Panel Speakers (1:00-2:00)
Coming soon
Breakout Groups (2:15 - 3:15)
Coming Soon
Planning Committee (Alphabetical Order)
- Joni Alber, Student Affairs & Incl Excellence
- Elise Goss-Alexander
- Annie Blaine
- Belinda Becker-Jacob
- Bill Casson, Information Technology
- Linzy Coffey, Human Resources and Inclusive Community
- Olivia Daigle, Community + Values
- Josiah Dunn, Information Technology
- Terri Johnson, Office of Teaching and Learning
- Berfin Kalayci, Community + Values
- Clara Kapustka, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Josh Kaufman, Equal Opportunity & Title IX
- Brevity Langley, University College
- Alex Martinez, Information Technology
- Craig Miller, HR and Inclusive Community
- Cassy Zapotocky, HR and Inclusive Community
Where:
The Community Commons room 1700 (2055 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210) is located in the center of campus off Evans Boulder. It's a 15-minute walk (half mile) away from the University of Denver RTD Stop moving south. There are hourly paid parking facilities located at Asbury Ave Hourly Street Parking, Ricketson Law Building Garage, and Evans Garage.
Thank you to our financial sponsors!
- Community + Values (Human Resources & Inclusive Community (HRIC) division)
- Equal Opportunity & Title IX
- Human Resources & Inclusive Community (HRIC)
- Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Information Technology
- VZP Digital
Digital Accessibility Tech Tips
Accommodations
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable individuals of all abilities to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.Coordinator@du.edu. Please note that without adequate notice before the event, we may not be able to provide reasonable accommodations.