Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) focuses on digital access and experience for the more than one billion people alive today who live with disabilities or impairments. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and technology solutions that benefit everyone.
Accessibility Event Series
Join Northeastern University’s third annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day celebration!
A Northeastern Alumna Changing Lives Through Robotics
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
1–2 p.m. ET
Virtual event
Description
Join an inspiring virtual conversation with Northeastern graduate, Samantha Johnson, Founder and CEO of Tatum Robotics. Samantha will share her journey from Northeastern’s bioengineering program to creating the Tatum T1—a robotic hand that is revolutionizing communication for the DeafBlind community through tactile American Sign Language (ASL).
Presented By
- Samantha Johnson E’20, MS’21, Founder and CEO, Tatum Robotics
- Akira Fujita,
Digital Accessibility Specialist, Information Technology Services
If you missed the event, you can watch the recording now.
Accessibility in Action: Workshop and Student Panel
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
1–2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual event
Description
Join an interactive accessibility workshop to gain practical skills and insights on creating spaces and experiences that foster a sense of belonging. Hear from student employees who are making real change happen at Northeastern. In this candid panel discussion, learn about the innovative projects students are working on to make the digital footprint of Northeastern’s campus more accessible for everyone.
Panelists
- Akira Fujita,
Digital Accessibility Specialist, Information Technology Services - Abhijith Ravishankar,
Digital Experience Assistant, Information Technology Services - Vaidehi Ashokbhai Jagani,
Digital Experience Assistant, Information Technology Services
If you missed the event, you can watch the recording now.
Test Your Accessibility Knowledge with GAAD Jeopardy
Thursday, May 15, 2025
1–2 p.m. ET
In-person event | Snell Tech Bar, Boston Campus
Description
Looking for a fun way to learn about accessibility while showing off trivia skills? Put your knowledge to the test with categories covering physical and digital accessibility. Whether you are a beginner or an accessibility expert, this is your chance to learn something new in a fun, casual environment.
No prior knowledge required, just bring curiosity!
Presented By
- Northeastern University Information Technology Services
21-Day Accessibility Awareness Learning Path
Northeastern University has made a commitment to being adaptive and broadly accessible in its operations and technology. Northeastern is diligently working to expand resources and knowledge, and on crafting a sustainable, achievable roadmap for accessibility growth. As this work continues, it’s up to each member of the community to consider their impact on accessibility and the experiences of all individuals.
The learning path is provided to help you understand the impact of accessibility and how you can can improve the accessibility of your workplace, classrooms, and communities everyday. Each of the 21 days will provide carefully chosen activities, with additional activities for any topic that you’d like to explore further.
