Global Accessibility Awareness Day

An annual event held on the third Thursday of May to focus attention on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. Founded in 2011, GAAD is observed through events, talks, workshops, panels, and accessibility-focused initiatives at organizations, universities, and community groups. Many companies use GAAD as an anchor for launching internal accessibility training, running awareness campaigns, or publishing progress updates, making it a strategic date for accessibility leaders to plan skill-building activities.