Accessibility Events in August 2025

Jul 28, 2025

If you know of any other events happening in the online or offline accessibility, disability inclusion space, email them to me by replying to this newsletter or add them as a comment on Substack.

Research Participant Call [paid opportunity]

Do you use assistive products, or support someone who does?

Luke Thompson, Pete Barr, and Ryan McClure are doing research to improve those products, and offering up to £120 for your time! From jar openers to screen readers to wheelchairs, they want to hear your experiences, the good, the bad, and everything in between.

👉 Take the survey

📩 Questions or alternative access: hello@human-sauce.com

Recruitment poster with yellow background and bold black text asking if people use or support users of assistive products. Offers up to £120 for taking part in research to improve tools like jar openers and screen readers. Targeted at disabled people, carers, and professionals. Includes a QR code and photos of three team members with names and roles: Luke Thompson (OT), Ryan McClure (Designer), and Pete Barr (Designer).

Online Events

The Internet was meant for everyone: Accessibility and the World Wide Web

Fri, 1 Aug 2025 13:00 - 14:00 CEST

Explore how the web still leaves many behind - and what you can do about it. Learn the basics of web accessibility and take away actionable first steps.

Digitale Barrierefreiheit in der Praxis

Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM CEST

Seminar von Claudio Zeni: Bevor du damit anfangen kannst digitale Barrierefreiheit in deinen Produkten umzusetzen geht es zunächst darum zu verstehen wie Menschen mit einer Behinderung arbeiten und auf welche Probleme sie dabei stossen. Als geburtsblinde Person gehören Barrieren im digitalen Raum zu meinem Alltag weshalb ich dir an praktischen Beispielen genau aufzeigen kann wie diese aussehen und wie du diese (oft mit einfachsten Mitteln) aus dem Weg schaffen kannst.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Accessibility (But Didn't Know Who to Ask) Live Q&A with Jonathan Hassell

Thursday 21st August 2025, 4:00 PM UK-time

Got an accessibility question you've been sitting on? Now’s your chance to ask it. Join Hassell Inclusion for an “Ask Me Anything” session with Jonathan Hassell - accessibility strategist, author, and creator of the Digital Accessibility Maturity Scorecard. With over two decades of experience spanning the technical to the strategic, Jonathan has answered it all.

Accessibility Pain Points and How to Fix Them

Thursday 28th August 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM (GMT+2)

Focus: A11y issues

Target audience: Everyone (Project Managers, Designers, Developers, Testers)

Accessibility is a critical part of creating inclusive digital experiences, but there are common pain points that many development teams encounter when working on A11y. In this session, we'll explore these pain points in detail—understanding why they happen, how they impact users, and, most importantly, how to fix them.

From missing alt text to complex navigation issues, we’ll cover practical solutions that will help you improve your code and ensure better accessibility for everyone. Whether you’re tackling accessibility for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this talk will provide the insights and tools you need to create truly accessible digital experiences.

Recording, transcripts, slides, and articles can be found afterwards on the event page and on Accessibility First.

Hybrid

[New York] Making Content Accessible for People with Limited English Proficiency

Tuesday, August 5, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EDT, 72 Spring St, New York, NY

Rooted in real-life stories and inclusive design principles, this presentation highlights the power of content to bring clarity and joy to diverse users, without assuming a one-size-fits-all solution.

This event will be online on YouTube and in-person. The speaker and live stream start at 7:30 pm ET. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET.

In Person

[Vienna] Deaf Performance Kultursommer Wien

Freitag, 01. August 2025, 18:30 - 21:00 Uhr
Reithofferpark (15. Bezirk, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus)

Taube Künstler:innen, die auftreten:

Lily Emmalie Marek - Musik und Gebärdensprache (@emmalie.wonders)
Amanda Jovanovic (@amy_crazygirl) und Primož Rotar - VV (Visual Vernacular)
Nicci Schönbauer (@nicci_schschsch) - Stand Up Comedy
Franz Steinbrecher - Clown Performance

A11y News - Accessibility in Tech, UX and IRL

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