Webinars and Events

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Upcoming Events

Time’s Almost Up: The European Accessibility Act is Nearly Here Presented by TPGi

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:00 AM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

Whether you’ve barely begun or already checked off some boxes, with just two months until the European Accessibility Act (EAA)’s first deadline, it’s time to assess your progress. In this no-panic webinar, we’ll help you evaluate your compliance status, identify areas where your organization may already be compliant, and uncover additional insights you might not expect. Join accessibility experts David Sloan, PhD, Mark Miller, and Reed Smith European tech lawyer Tom Gates on April 29 to ensure you’re fully prepared for what lies ahead. You’ll learn about: -How the EAA requirements may vary between EU member states across each EU country. -Potential penalties you could face for noncompliance. -Synergies with other compliance programs in your organization/ -The technical standards you’ll need to comply with. -And more! Our expert-led discussion will provide clear, actionable steps and real-world examples to ease your concerns and secure your path to compliance. Don’t let uncertainty hold...

The People Impact of AI: Does AI Help or Harm Employee Engagement? Presented by The Diversity Movement

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 12:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

This webinar will explore how senior leaders, managers, and HR professionals can proactively shape an AI-powered workplace that fosters trust, inclusion, and connection. Join us as we discuss strategies to maximize AI’s benefits, while safeguarding engagement, well-being, and workplace relationships in an era of rapid transformation.

Retain: Building a healthy organizational culture in times of change Presented by PowerToFly

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 2:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

In this session, we’ll explore how to navigate these challenges while protecting and strengthening your company culture. Learn actionable strategies to foster an inclusive workplace, ensure equitable professional development, opportunities, and balance compliance with your core values. We’ll also share insights on how leading organizations are adapting to new regulations without losing sight of what makes their teams thrive.

Recruit: Strategies for fair and efficient hiring Presented by PowerToFly

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

In this session, we’ll explore strategies to streamline your hiring process without sacrificing fairness or the personal touch. Learn how to effectively integrate AI and ATS tools while keeping human oversight at the core, ensuring that the best candidates rise to the top while maintaining an inclusive and equitable approach. Our team will share practical, actionable solutions to help you manage high application volumes, optimize your workflows, and build a hiring process that works for both your team and your candidates.

Reach: The importance of employer branding for a healthy talent pipeline Presented by PowerToFly

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

Don't miss Reach, Recruit, Retain —a dynamic 3-part virtual series packed with the latest data, game-changing strategies, and real-world insights to help you build a thriving, engaged workforce.

2025 State of Automatic Speech Recognition Presented by 3Play Media

Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:00 PM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

Join 3Play Media for an in-depth look at the latest findings from the 2025 State of ASR research, a comprehensive study analyzing ASR performance across 200+ hours of real-world content. This session will unpack the current capabilities of ASR technology, offering a balanced perspective on its strengths, limitations, and best-use scenarios.

Culture + EQ: Building Resilient Cultures for Dummies Presented by PowerToFly

Friday, May 2, 2025 1:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

Join us for an enlightening chat with Kelly Blackmon Founder of B.E. Consulting, as they break down the fundamentals of CultureEQ, exploring how leaders and teams can foster resilience, trust, and real engagement—today.

Burnout is a Leadership Crisis: Strategies to Optimize Individual and Organizational Performance Presented by Seramount

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 12:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

Burnout isn’t just a personal challenge—it’s a leadership crisis. How can you sustain your impact without sacrificing your well-being? Today corporate leaders face unprecedented challenges—shifting employee expectations, external pressures, and communications crises. Join us for an exclusive virtual keynote featuring Dr. Romie Mushtaq, Chief Wellness Officer at Great Wolf Resorts and founder of brainSHIFT Institute. A nationally recognized workplace wellness expert, Dr. Romie blends neuroscience, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to help attendees foster resilience in their organizations and themselves.

Championing Accessibility: Technical and Non-Technical Tips Presented by A11yNYC - Accessibility New York City

Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:30 PM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, In Person, Free

In this session, Asha Sachdeva and Kai Wong from Teladoc Health's Accessibility team will motivate you to champion digital accessibility through personal commitment, strategic action, and tools — no fancy job title needed. Discover practical strategies, including engineering-specific tips, to make a meaningful impact on accessibility within your team or organization.

The Leadership Advantage: Future-Proofing Through Action Presented by Culture Amp

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

In this action-packed follow-up to our Leadership Trends webinar, we’re digging into what high-impact leaders actually do to drive performance, engagement, and retention - especially during uncertain times. If you're an HR leader, people manager, or exec trying to future-proof your org, this one's for you.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Committing to Change Presented by The University of Michigan, the University of Minnesota, the University of Illinois System

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:30 AM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

The year’s theme is “Committing to Change” considering the many ways we, our departments, our colleges and universities, and communities can commit to making the changes needed to be more inclusive. The event is organized by a volunteer group of dedicated University employees.

Book talk & signing: The Anti-Ableist Manifesto Presented by Yu & Me Books

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 7:00 PM ET

Disability Advocacy, DEI, In Person, Free

Wheelchair accessible. ASL interpreters provided. Join disability advocate, Diversability founder, and author Tiffany Yu for her NYC book talk and signing on May 14 at 7pm ET at Welcome to Chinatown, presented by Yu & Me Books. She will be joined in conversation with Nitika Chopra, chronic illness advocate and founder of Chronicon.

Accessibility & Neurodiversity Presented by National Organization on Disability

Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Accessibility, Disability Advocacy, Virtual, Free

In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join a panel of esteemed speakers as they explore the intersection of neurodiversity and accessibility, use of assistive devices, and the importance of creating environments that support all individuals.

From Compliance to Inclusion Presented by UC Electronic Accessibility Committee

Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

Whether you are just starting your journey in understanding digital accessibility or working to stay current on accessibility trends, this year’s UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event is for you. On May 15, 2025, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., join the UC Electronic Accessibility Committee for GAAD 2025: From Compliance to Inclusion. Together, we can help create a more accessible world for all!

GAAD event - Introduction to different types of assistive technology Presented by Workday

Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:00 PM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

In the spirit of GAAD, we'll be talking about some of the many kinds of assistive technologies that people with different disabilities use in our next Workday Accessibility Level Up series. We'll also discuss things to keep in mind when building a digital product to make sure people with disabilities, and the assistive tools that they use, can interact with your product.

The Rainbow Building Blocks: Best Practices on Inclusive Education for Non-LGBTQ+ Educators Presented by Human Rights Campaign

Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:00 PM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

In this webinar, we hope to provide a set of foundational best practices that non-LGBTQ+ staff can use to support LGBTQ+ students in the classrooms. Attendees will leave the webinar with an understanding of the base needs of LGBTQ+ students and tactics to meet those needs.

Leveraging AI for Accessible and Inclusive Learning: Practical Strategies for Diverse Learners Presented by Online Learning Consortium

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

Attendees will explore how AI-driven technologies can be employed to generate accessible learning content, including automated alt text for images, captions for videos, and accurate transcripts for audio resources. Additionally, the session will demonstrate how AI can support inclusive assessment practices by aiding in rubric creation, exemplar generation, and personalized feedback.

Pride 365: Seizing the Advantage All Year Round - Webinar Presented by LGBT Great

Monday, June 2, 2025 9:00 AM EST

DEI, Virtual, Free

1. Transform Pride into a meaningful, year-long inclusion strategy. 2. Support LGBTQ+ families and neurodiverse employees effectively. 3. Gain insights into what you can do to make Pride 365.

Making Content Accessible for People with Limited English Proficiency Presented by A11yNYC - Accessibility New York City

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:30 PM EST

Accessibility, Virtual, In Person, Free

This presentation explores how thoughtful content and design can reduce barriers for people with limited English proficiency, especially when navigating everyday tasks. We’ll discuss clear language practices, cognitive load reduction, and accessibility techniques from avoiding idioms to optimizing readability and multimodal content.

Unlearning Ableism: Disability in the Age of Social Media Presented by National Organization on Disability

Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Disability Advocacy, Virtual, Free

In celebration of Disability Pride Month, NOD is sitting down with a panel of disability influencers, activists, and personalities setting the pulse on the conversation about what it means to be truly inclusive, combat ableism, and the role mental health plays.

One Year In: The Impact of the Current Administration on Disability Policy Presented by National Organization on Disability

Thursday, November 6, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Accessibility, Disability Advocacy, Virtual, Free

One year after the election, NOD CEO and President Beth Sirull reunites with Charles Catherine and Congressman Jim Langevin to assess the current administration and policy changes, examining their impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

Recent Events

Fighting on the Frontlines: Best Practices for Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws and Policies.
Presented by Human Rights Campaign

April 24, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

Executive Insights: Inclusive Communication Value & Strategies for Global Teams
Presented by The Diversity Movement

April 24, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

2025 HR Leadership Trends: Leadership's Ripple Effect on Performance
Presented by Culture Amp

April 24, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

Client-Driven Success: Unpacking Cvent’s Accessibility Journey
Presented by TPGi

April 22, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

Data-Driven Inclusion: Measuring What Matters
Presented by PowerToFly

April 22, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

Tools of the Trade: Accessibility Without the Cost
Presented by A11yNYC

April 3, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual, In Person, Free

Building a Culture for Everyone
Presented by Paradigm

March 27, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

Families on the Frontline: The Push for Transgender Equality.
Presented by Human Rights Campaign

March 27, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

Neurodiversity at Work: Success Strategies from Leading Brands
Presented by TextHelp

March 27, 2025

Disability Advocacy, Virtual, Free

Speak Up, Innovate, Succeed: Strategies for Psychological Safety
Presented by The Diversity Movement

March 27, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

Unconscious Bias
Presented by Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC)

March 25, 2025

DEI, Virtual, Free

Enhancing Patient Experience: Digital Accessibility Legal Requirements in Healthcare
Presented by TPGi

March 20, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

Be A Digital Ally
Presented by Knowbility

March 20, 2025

Disability Advocacy, Virtual, Free

DEI and the EU AI Act in 2025: Driving Ethics and Inclusion with AI
Presented by Maaike Voeten and Simone Burel

March 20, 2025

Accessibility, DEI, Virtual, Free

Are you ready for the European Accessibility Act?
Presented by AbilityNet

March 19, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual

Shifting Left: Strategizing Accessibility in Higher Education
Presented by 3Play Media

March 13, 2025

Accessibility, Disability Advocacy, Virtual, Free

How Beginners Can Easily Test for JAWS Screen Reader Accessibility
Presented by TPGi

March 4, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual, Free

Benchmarking Usability and the Cognitive A11y Frontier
Presented by A11yNYC - Accessibility New York City

March 4, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual, In Person, Free

Benchmarking Usability and the Cognitive A11y Frontier
Presented by A11yNYC

March 4, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual, In Person, Free

Complying with the ADA Title II
Presented by Accessible Web

February 27, 2025

Accessibility, Virtual, Free