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Due to popular demand and busy end-of summer schedules, our two-day PDF Accessibility Hands-On Training has been rescheduled to the fall. Join us on October 23-24, 2025, in Austin, TX, to master creating accessible PDFs. Space is limited, so register today! knowbility.org/services/tra...
12.08.2025 21:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Four women smile for a photo while one holds a gold trophy. The text "The 27th Annual Accessibility Internet Rally 2025" and a link to "https://knowbility.org/programs/air" are below.
Join AIR by September 13th to help a nonprofit get an accessible website, gain skills, and become part of a community dedicated to digital inclusion.
We're looking for web professionals, accessibility practitioners, and nonprofits.
Register here: knowbility.org/programs/air
A cartoon image shows five diverse people sitting around a table with laptops, with a bright lightbulb above them. Text reads: Knowbility PDF Accessibility Hands-On Training. August 13-14, 2025. Austin, Texas. Pricing: $399 Full Two-Day Class, $229 Day 1 Only, $249 Day 2 Only.
Only 5 days left to register for our PDF accessibility training! Join us in Austin on August 13-14 at St. Edward's University. Choose from a full two-day or single-day session. Discounts are available for government and education employees. Register now: knowbility.org/services/tra...
08.08.2025 17:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Time's running out! ⏳
Master PDF accessibility in our 2-day, hands-on training. Go from basic tagging to advanced remediation and leave with the confidence to create inclusive documents.
Register now! knowbility.org/services/tra...
#PDFaccessibility #Knowbility #a11y #training #accessibility
knowbility, be a digital ally european accessibility act is here, what next?
📢 8 days left! Join Knowbility's BADA session to discuss the #EuropeanAccessibilityAct (EAA) with Sharron Rush & Susanna Laurin. Learn its impact + lessons for the US. Register: knowbility.org/programs/be-... #A11y #DigitalInclusion #DisabilityRights
22.07.2025 18:36 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
logo of AIR program with a small rocket traveling around a planet that says AIR
Ready to make an impact?
Sponsor Knowbility's Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR)! Empower the next gen of digital accessibility champions & ensure nonprofits gain accessible websites.
Gain visibility and support a more inclusive internet. For more info visit knowbility.org/programs/air...
M-Enabling Summit Early Bird Ends July 15!
Don't miss the 13th Annual M-Enabling Summit, Oct 6-8 in D.C.! Explore "Digital Accessibility Innovation" with topics like Agentic AI & EAA.
Register now for early bird savings! www.m-enabling.com/event/a75cd7...
#mEnablingSummit #DigitalAccessibility
And we appreciate YOU for your participation and support of the training conference. It's just how we love to see it work. People come to AccessU gains skills, build careers and return to share - coming full circle in support of #ally. Thanks
11.07.2025 16:49 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The June newsletter is posted. Yep, it's July but you won't want to miss this issue with news of AIR, our Be A Digital Ally free webinar and other accessibility news. mailchi.mp/knowbility/k...
11.07.2025 16:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thanks @yarbrough.info yes, we do facilitate international teams. One of our favorites was a freelance team with members from IBM in Australia, and Google in NY and Europe who worked on a site for a public radio station in Nairobi. Their mentor was in California. Somehow, they made it work.
11.07.2025 16:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Very excited about this...follow the links, submit your ideas and attend this un-panel remotely via YouTube for FREE
06.05.2025 15:42 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Hey, Austin, the @iaaporg.bsky.social for AccessU and you can sign up now for in-person their WAS or CPAAC certification exams. To make it even sweeter it's on #GAAD May 15th at St. Edward's University #AccessU2025
30.04.2025 18:42 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Are you a college or high school student, local to Austin, interested in digital #accessibility? AccessU, the 3-day training conference is coming right up and we still have several scholarships available from @TestParty. Apply today. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
21.04.2025 21:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us April 17 for some Accessibility Snapshots featuring quick insights into Accessible Names from Becky Gibson and Data Visualizations from Thomas Watkins. So bring your questions and get ready for some new insights and exciting conversations in April’s installment of Be a Digital Ally.
14.04.2025 23:10 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Want to attend #AccessU2025 but need some help? Two scholarship opportunities this year. Our traditional Jim Thatcher supports and - new from @TestParty - scholarships for college students.
knowbility.org/programs/joh...
We've joined with @accessiblecommunity.org and issued 4 challenges to discuss at #AccessU2025 related to the future of digital #ally. Learn more, submit ideas, and earn a 40% discount on AccessU tickets in May - in person in Austin or remote on Zoom events. knowbility.org/programs/joh...
07.04.2025 19:18 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Hey, it's April. That means #AccessU2025 is just a few weeks away. In person or remote, get a 40% discount by submitting a presentation/paper/video to the Flipped Classroom Track. Learn more and submit knowbility.org/programs/joh...
01.04.2025 20:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0AccessU starts May 12 and we have a stellar week planned for teaching, learning, and sharing about digital accessibility tools, techniques, and current challenges. Scholarship application open until April 10 for students and for those currently out of work. knowbility.org/programs/joh...
31.03.2025 12:58 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Dave Dauber and Marc Thorson demonstrate that building an inclusive digital world helps many today and may also help YOU tomorrow. Life long wheelchair users, they'll highlight lived experience in disability and tech in our *free* monthly #BADA series. knowbility.org/programs/be-...
19.03.2025 16:53 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We accepted some exciting first round submissions for AccessU in May and will post next week. If you missed out on submitting your class idea, you can still participate. Provide materials for NEW Flipped Learning Track - and get 40% off conference fees. Jump in! knowbility.org/programs/joh...
13.03.2025 15:42 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
John Slatin ACCESSU Early bird registration closes March 12 Knowbility
Early bird pricing ends March 12! Save on your ticket to John Slatin AccessU 2025. Learn about accessible digital design from experts this May.
Register now: https://knowbility.org/programs/john-slatin-accessu-2025
#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #Conference
Don't miss our February installment of the FREE Be A Digital Ally (#BADA)series - "Designing Content and User Experiences for Optimal Cognitive Function" Thursday, February 25, at 5:00 PM CT! #a11y #ux
knowbility.org/programs/be-...
(image: Knowbility logo, cartoon woman "Be A Digital Ally BADA)
Lawsuit filed to Block trump DEIA Executive Orders "In the United States," says the legal complaint, "there is no king."
www.lflegal.com/2025/02/deia...
For those of you following the progress on WCAG 3, the next update is here! This article includes the details and insights from the co-chairs of the group:
whollyaccessible.org/2024/12/11/w...
Remember: WCAG 3 drafts do not replace WCAG 2.
More info: www.w3.org/WAI/standard...
Thrilled to be collaborating on this *NEW* AccessU track.
19.02.2025 20:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Be A Digital Ally (BADA) returns from winter break with an outstanding session recently presented at ATIA by Jan McSorley and Desiree Simeone. Designing Content and User Experiences for Optimal Cognitive Function. Learn more and sign up for this free session. knowbility.org/programs/be-...
19.02.2025 20:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Our friends @peakperformers.bsky.social are hosting a webinar next Thursday at 11:30 a.m. CST on LinkedIn Live: www.linkedin.com/events/72904... on "How to manage employees with disabilities." Such an important topic--Please feel free to attend and share with your network.
07.02.2025 23:15 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Happy New Year all. As you get back into the swing of the new year, please take a minute to review Knowbility's year-end wrap-up and learn a bit about our plans for 2025. We welcome collaborations and appreciate hearing from our community. Cheers! mailchi.mp/knowbility/2...
02.01.2025 16:13 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Don't miss your chance to win a seat at AccessU, receive a cool thank you gift, and most importantly - support award winning programs that improve the digital world for millions with disabilities. Donate to Knowbility today knowbility.org/donate
09.12.2024 12:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Today is International Day of Persons w/Disabilities AND Giving Tuesday. You can support digital equity for disabled people by giving to Knowbility's year-end fundraiser.
Cool thank you gifts and all donors are entered in a drawing for free AccessU ticket. knowbility.org/donate Thank you!
