Accessibility Conferences and Events

We are in the process of putting the list of accessibility conferences that take place regularly. If there is a conference that we have missed please mention it in the comments section &it will be added to the list.

• HelloA11Y
  HelloA11y is evangelising the Indian tech community with accessibility knowledge by hosting virtual conference, providing mentorship & guidance.
• Axe-con
  Deque Systems announces axe-con, a new, digital accessibility conference.
• WordPress Accessibility Day
  WP A11y Day is a 24-hour global event. We’ll be featuring a selection of speakers from around the world.
• A Future Date
  A virtual a11y conference
• Conference on European Web Accessibility Regulations
  IAAP Europe and G3ict are co-organising an event covering policy, standardisation and case studies in the European perspective of web accessibility. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the increasing requirements for private and public sectors.
• #a11yTOConf
  A curated playlist of talks, focused on digital accessibility
• Web4All
  W4A continues to be a premiere venue for accessibility research, and we welcome submissions on all aspects of web accessibility. We invite your best work that advances our understanding of access for people across the accessibility continuum.
• Digital Accessibility Legal Summit
• OZeWAI Conference
  Bringing together digital accessibility experts, specialists and researchers from all over the world to explore digital inclusion.
• Accessibility Club Conference
  1-day 1-track conference for web developers and designers about all things web accessibility and assistive technology
• Accessibility Scotland
  Accessibility Scotland’s focus is on providing a friendly, affordable, and informative day focused on digital accessibility and inclusion.
• Inclusive Design 24 (#ID24)
  A Free 24-Hour Online Community Event On Accessibility
• ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium
• TechAccessOK Conference
  TechAccessOK is Oklahoma’s premier conference that focuses on accessibility in technology and the web
• The Guelph Accessibility Conference
  To raise awareness (and encourage action) among educators, IT managers and providers, web managers and content providers, course designers, and individuals who create and disseminate information regarding:
  ◦Accessibility issues related to the use of information in a range of formats and settings
  ◦Standards, tools and strategies for identifying and correcting information accessibility barriers
  ◦Strategies for incorporating the issue of accessibility into the real-world environment of competing interests and limited resources.
• Accessing Higher Ground
  Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
  • Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public setting;
  •Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance;
  •The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
• Tech Share India
  The disability sector is rapidly evolving in India. It is time for the governments, corporate sector, education institutes and NGO to think of how to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of people with disabilities and how society needs to evolve so as to create an inclusive environment.
• CSUN-International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
  Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, has provided an inclusive setting for researchers, practitioners, exhibitors, end users, speakers and other participants to share knowledge and best practices in the field of assistive technology.
• Funka Accessibility Days
  Northern Europes largest event on web accessibility
• John Slatin AccessU
  Accessibility: Off the Sideline and into the Mainstream
• M-Enabling Summit
  1st Global Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities
• Accessibility Summit
  The annual online, live Accessibility Conference for the Multi-Device World
• Accessibility Camp
  Accessibility Camp was started after just one tweet back in late February 2009.
  We started with Accessibility Camp DC five and half years ago and have had many other Accessibility Camp’s around the world.
  Few locations where accessibility camp took place in 2014, for a complete list check the accessibility camp website.
  • Accessibility Camp Bay Area
  • Boston Accessibility Unconference
  • Accessibility Camp DC
  • Accessibility Camp Quebec
  • Accessibility Camp Montreal
  • Accessibility Camp LA
  • Accessibility Camp Ottawa
• A11y Bytes
  A11y Bytes is a dynamic, fast-paced evening of lightning talks about digital accessibility and the needs and preferences of users with disabilities.

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We are in the process of putting the list of accessibility conferences that take place regularly. If there is a conference that we have missed please mention it in the comments section &it will be added to the list.

• HelloA11Y
  HelloA11y is evangelising the Indian tech community with accessibility knowledge by hosting virtual conference, providing mentorship & guidance.
• Axe-con
  Deque Systems announces axe-con, a new, digital accessibility conference.
• WordPress Accessibility Day
  WP A11y Day is a 24-hour global event. We’ll be featuring a selection of speakers from around the world.
• A Future Date
  A virtual a11y conference
• Conference on European Web Accessibility Regulations
  IAAP Europe and G3ict are co-organising an event covering policy, standardisation and case studies in the European perspective of web accessibility. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the increasing requirements for private and public sectors.
• #a11yTOConf
  A curated playlist of talks, focused on digital accessibility
• Web4All
  W4A continues to be a premiere venue for accessibility research, and we welcome submissions on all aspects of web accessibility. We invite your best work that advances our understanding of access for people across the accessibility continuum.
• Digital Accessibility Legal Summit
• OZeWAI Conference
  Bringing together digital accessibility experts, specialists and researchers from all over the world to explore digital inclusion.
• Accessibility Club Conference
  1-day 1-track conference for web developers and designers about all things web accessibility and assistive technology
• Accessibility Scotland
  Accessibility Scotland’s focus is on providing a friendly, affordable, and informative day focused on digital accessibility and inclusion.
• Inclusive Design 24 (#ID24)
  A Free 24-Hour Online Community Event On Accessibility
• ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium
• TechAccessOK Conference
  TechAccessOK is Oklahoma’s premier conference that focuses on accessibility in technology and the web
• The Guelph Accessibility Conference
  To raise awareness (and encourage action) among educators, IT managers and providers, web managers and content providers, course designers, and individuals who create and disseminate information regarding:
  ◦Accessibility issues related to the use of information in a range of formats and settings
  ◦Standards, tools and strategies for identifying and correcting information accessibility barriers
  ◦Strategies for incorporating the issue of accessibility into the real-world environment of competing interests and limited resources.
• Accessing Higher Ground
  Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
  • Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public setting;
  •Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance;
  •The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
• Tech Share India
  The disability sector is rapidly evolving in India. It is time for the governments, corporate sector, education institutes and NGO to think of how to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of people with disabilities and how society needs to evolve so as to create an inclusive environment.
• CSUN-International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
  Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, has provided an inclusive setting for researchers, practitioners, exhibitors, end users, speakers and other participants to share knowledge and best practices in the field of assistive technology.
• Funka Accessibility Days
  Northern Europes largest event on web accessibility
• John Slatin AccessU
  Accessibility: Off the Sideline and into the Mainstream
• M-Enabling Summit
  1st Global Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities
• Accessibility Summit
  The annual online, live Accessibility Conference for the Multi-Device World
• Accessibility Camp
  Accessibility Camp was started after just one tweet back in late February 2009.
  We started with Accessibility Camp DC five and half years ago and have had many other Accessibility Camp’s around the world.
  Few locations where accessibility camp took place in 2014, for a complete list check the accessibility camp website.
  • Accessibility Camp Bay Area
  • Boston Accessibility Unconference
  • Accessibility Camp DC
  • Accessibility Camp Quebec
  • Accessibility Camp Montreal
  • Accessibility Camp LA
  • Accessibility Camp Ottawa
• A11y Bytes
  A11y Bytes is a dynamic, fast-paced evening of lightning talks about digital accessibility and the needs and preferences of users with disabilities.
• Texthelp’s Festival of Accessibility
• Magnify Conference
  The Magnify Conference was created from a surge of inspiration when seeing so many talented people practicing inclusive design practices daily across the globe.

  The need and acknowledgment of inclusive design is growing; yet even experienced practitioners feel intimidated in how to get started. Here we hope that those already doing this practice can lead the way and share their learnings with others.