Whether you are just starting your journey in understanding digital accessibility or working to stay current on accessibility trends, this year’s UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event is for you. On May 15, 2025, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., join the UC Electronic Accessibility Committee for GAAD 2025: From Compliance to Inclusion. Together, we can help create a more accessible world for all!
Event overview
GAAD 2025: From Compliance to Inclusion [Registration link]
May 15, 2025, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Host: UC Electronic Accessibility Committee
Contact for accommodation requests by May 12: infohelp@ucop.edu
Note: The event will be recorded and will feature live-captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.
Target audience
Whether you are just starting your journey in understanding digital accessibility or working to stay current on accessibility trends, this year’s UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event is for you.
What to expect at this year’s event
UC tech leaders will share practical accessibility skills, explain the importance of digital accessibility and answer audience questions. Then Lucy Greco, UC Berkeley, and Jill Wolters, UCSF, will talk about Lucy’s work as a disabled staff member at the UC.
Event highlights
- Accessibility and the Legal Landscape featuring Trevor Finneman, Principal Counsel, UC Office of the President
- Accessibility Dos and Don’ts featuring Eric Mayes, User Interface Developer, UC Santa Barbara
- Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Accessibility Work featuring Lucy Greco, Accessibility Evangelist, UC Berkeley
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to have a great time while learning about digital accessibility and connecting with peers throughout UC.
About the UC Electronic Accessibility Committee
The UC Electronic Accessibility Committee upholds UC’s commitment to supporting an IT environment that is accessible to all, and in particular to individuals with disabilities, by facilitating systemwide coordination of, and communication about, IT accessibility-related issues. Members, who include representatives from every UC location, identify and lead systemwide initiatives and projects that support and align the implementation of the UC IT Accessibility Policy and help the university provide an accessible electronic environment.
Visit the UC electronic accessibility webpage to learn more about UC’s commitment to digital accessibility and to explore an array of best practices and tools to inform your work. You can also explore past years’ GAAD webinars on the Electronic Accessibility Committee website.
Contact
Judy Thai
Director of Application Engineering
UC Office of the President