UW GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) 2026
The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion. This will be a hybrid event. Registration is required as the in-person space available is limited.
Program details, including panel discussions and research presentations, are tentative and subject to change. Visit UW Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 for more information.
GAAD schedule:
10:00 - 10:50 am
Community Partners: Working together to build digital accessibility (presentation)
11:00 - 11:50 am
Lightning Talks: Spotlight on Digital Accessibility Milestones across UW
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Lunch (bring your own) and Networking
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Keynote address / Thoughts from Leadership:Mary Mulvihill, Executive Director, Digital Accessibility, UWIT, Jane Yung, Vice President and Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Compliance and Risk Services, Anja Canfield-Budde, Deputy CIO and Associate Vice President, UWIT, Tricia Serio, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, 1:30 -…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93396848075. Campus room: HUB 250. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: University of Washington Faculty, Staff, & Students.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
CANCELLED - 🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
CANCELLED - 🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
Web Accessibility and Usability Meetup
These monthly meetups provide an opportunity for UW web developers and designers to discuss accessibility and usability issues in a relaxed, casual setting, and provide friendly feedback on one another’s web projects. We encourage you to bring your accessibility questions or just join us to see what others are working on.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/my/hadirangin. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Collaborative Accessibility Problem-Solving (CAPS) Meetup
Join colleagues for this informal networking series with other faculty support partners across the UW system for collaborative problem-solving. We’ll talk about challenges we face and how we can support faculty in accessibility efforts in the coming academic year.
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94285858851. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
CANCELLED - 🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
Spring Accessibility POP Session 7: Canvas Spring Cleaning (Pathway to Autumn)
Today we're focusing on Canvas Spring Cleaning and setting yourself up for a successful return to fall after a summer break! Our working meetings will have the same structure each time: 15-20 minutes to learn; 30 minutes to practice; 10 to reflect. You'll leave with 30 minutes of work accomplished!
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom (see registration link).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. 🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
Web Accessibility and Usability Meetup
These monthly meetups provide an opportunity for UW web developers and designers to discuss accessibility and usability issues in a relaxed, casual setting, and provide friendly feedback on one another’s web projects. We encourage you to bring your accessibility questions or just join us to see what others are working on.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/my/hadirangin. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Collaborative Accessibility Problem-Solving (CAPS) Meetup
Join colleagues for this informal networking series with other faculty support partners across the UW system for collaborative problem-solving. We’ll talk about challenges we face and how we can support faculty in accessibility efforts in the coming academic year.
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94285858851. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
🖺 PDF Accessibility: Questions, learning and support virtual office hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about PDF document accessibility, remediation or other accessible content options? Join Ana Thompson to learn more about the intricacies of this frequently-used format, ease of use, accessibility (or lack thereof), evaluating your own files, etc.
Bring your files and curiosity se we can explore ways to ensure that content you create or share is accessible to everyone.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92015862520. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Online via Zoom.
🤩 Accessibility Questions and Conversations Virtual Office Hours (UW Bothell)
Do you have questions about making content accessible? Come and join these virtual office hours to learn how to get started, checking digital content for accessibility, best formats to use, etc.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95476448968. Location Type: Online. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff. Accessibility Contact: Ana Thompson | thomana@uw.edu | 425.352.3794.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Zoom.
Web Accessibility and Usability Meetup
These monthly meetups provide an opportunity for UW web developers and designers to discuss accessibility and usability issues in a relaxed, casual setting, and provide friendly feedback on one another’s web projects. We encourage you to bring your accessibility questions or just join us to see what others are working on.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/my/hadirangin. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Collaborative Accessibility Problem-Solving (CAPS) Meetup
Join colleagues for this informal networking series with other faculty support partners across the UW system for collaborative problem-solving. We’ll talk about challenges we face and how we can support faculty in accessibility efforts in the coming academic year.
This will be a virtual event taking place on Zoom and captions will be enabled. This event is intended to be inclusive and accessible. A two-week timeframe is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Please email ats-events@uw.edu for any accessibility-related requests.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94285858851. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.