Upcoming Events

The following are awareness events offered by the IT Accessibility Office. You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of content related to accessibility.

Please note that the sessions will be recorded and available in the Past Events.

May

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

Discover Digital Accessibility in Action!

Join the IT Accessibility Office on May 19, 2026 ( GAAD Outlook invitation for more details) for an accessibility experience you won’t forget.

• Take on the 5 Minute Keyboard Only Challenge.
• Watch live screen reader demonstrations on the big screen.
• Discover adaptive technologies available to ESDC employees.
• Test your skills, spot digital barriers, and see how small design choices make a big difference.

Learn something new, have fun, and experience accessibility in action!

• 🕒 Drop in anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (ET)
• 📅 Add it to your calendar by selecting “Open with Desktop app” or downloading the GAAD Outlook invitation .

Can’t join in person? No problem! Remote participants will be able to use the ITAO’s hands-on materials to test their knowledge.

• Identify accessibility issues in Outlook and Word
• Navigate the iService web page using keyboard only
• Explore page reading order using the Tab key and arrow keys

What’s next?

National AccessAbility Week (May 31 to June 6, 2026)

Take time to improve accessibility in your work. Need help? Submit a request to the IT Accessibility Office or contact the Outreach, Communications and Support Team (OCS) .