The importance of accessibility in HR Tech stems from the fact that it is a basic requirement for any business looking to meet the needs of its employees.  Accessibility of software and hardware used to manage the human resources function in organizations needs to be at the core of the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives.

A lot of companies are thinking about accessibility in the procurement process. So, start making a roadmap if you want to be considered. Your HR tools become a differentiator if its accessible. A lot of companies take note of that.

These are times where:

1. We have to move fast but ensure that we don’t ignore HR Tech accessibility.
2. Budgets will be scarce, and we need to find ways to do more with less.
3. Teams would be stretched to make it happen but might not always have the resources needed.

At BarrierBreak, we understand this, and we also believe this is an opportunity to make a difference.

We are the leaders in offshore digital accessibility specializing in Accessibility Testing, VPAT Creation, Accessibility Consulting and Accessible Documents. BarrierBreak’s People First approach includes people with disabilities as a part of our testing process. Every team consists of people with disabilities that are trained accessibility testers and specialists.

Come and learn about the packages to support your Accessibility needs. Meet our team at Booth 928 at HR Technology Conference & Exposition, September 13-16, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

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1. John Stalin AccessU

   URL: https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2022
   Date: May 9 – May 13, 2022
   Venue: Virtual & In-Person (Austin)

2. Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia-Pacific (AITCAP 2022)

   URL: https://www.getaboutable.com/aitcap/
   Date: May 17, 19, 24 & 26, 2022
   Venue: Virtual

3. SMART ACCESSIBILITY 2022

   URL: https://iaria.org/conferences2022/SMARTACCESSIBILITY22.html
   Date: June 26- June 30, 2022
   Venue: Italy

4. ICCHP-AAATE

   URL: https://icchp-aaate.org/
   Date: July 11 – July 15, 2022
   Venue: Portugal

5. Disability:IN

   URL: https://disabilityin.org/2022conference/
   Date: July 18 – July 21, 2022
   Venue: Dallas, Texas

6. Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®)

   URL: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/networks-conferences-and-research/conferences-and-events/lead-conference/
   Date: August 1 – August 5, 2022
   Venue: Raleigh, North Carolina

7. International Conference on Computer Accessibility and Adaptive Tools (ICCAAT 2022)

   URL: https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/annual-conference.aspx
   Date: August 30 – August 31, 2022
   Venue: Sydney, Australia

8. ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS 2022)

   URL: https://assets22.sigaccess.org/
   Date: October 23 – October 26, 2022
   Venue:  Sydney, Australia

9. M-Enabling Summit 

   URL: https://m-enabling.com/
   Date: October 24 – October 26, 2022
   Venue: Washington, DC

10. AHEAD -Accessing Higher Ground

    URL: https://accessinghigherground.org/
    Date: November 14 – November 18, 2022
    Venue: Denver, Colorado

If there are any events or accessibility conferences that we have missed, please mention them in the comments section so that the list can be updated.

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These are times where:

1. We have to move fast but ensure that we don’t ignore digital accessibility.
2. Budgets will be scarce, and we need to find ways to do more with less.
3. Teams would be stretched to make it happen but might not always have the resources needed.

At BarrierBreak, we understand this and we also believe this is an opportunity to make a difference.

We are the leaders in offshore digital accessibility specializing in Accessibility Testing, VPAT Creation, Accessibility Consulting and Accessible Documents. BarrierBreak’s People First approach includes people with disabilities as a part of our testing process. Every team consists of people with disabilities that are trained accessibility testers and specialists.

Come and learn about the packages to support your Accessibility needs. Meet our team at Booth 614 at CSUN 2022

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The virtual events takes place monthly as a networking session where members can share accessibility tips and expertise, but also help to build and strengthen our community for accessibility professionals.

After a great start to the first session last month, we are coming up with our second session of “Network & Learn”.

Listen to amazing speakers on IAAP Certifications and meet people you have never met & connect in breakout sessions

Event Details

The second session of ‘Network & Learn’ would be on 15th September 2021, 1.30 pm IST. (9.00 am UK time). The topic of discussion for the upcoming session is “How does IAAP certification boost your Professional Development?”

We have Ms. Rashmi Aghor from SAS Research and Development (India) Pvt. Ltd and Jodie Greer from Be #PeopleSmart who will be providing insightful talks around accessibility and the accessibility profession.

The event will be hosted by Ms. Shilpi Kapoor – Founder of, BarrierBreak with Mr. Mark Walker – Head of Marketing & Portfolio of AbilityNet hosting the networking.

Registration

To tune in for the second “Network & Learn” session, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuceutqj8tH9FY_HJP_g9mCcmJF3AhCsWN 

Contact Details

For details and queries, you can write to ramya@barrierbreak.com or moiz@barrierbreak.com

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What is Covid Accessibility Bug Bounty?

Thursday, May 20, 2021, marked the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with the purpose to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities. Marking this special day, BarrierBreak, a leader in the digital accessibility delivering an offshore solution launched the #CovidAccessibilityBugBounty.  

Why Covid Accessibility Bug Bounty?

Covid-19 made access to information even more critical for people with disabilities globally. The need for digital accessibility is even more heightened today wherein we rely on the web and mobile apps. Digital Accessibility is now a mandate in countries like US, UK, Australia, India and EU but often it is about getting the accessibility standards implemented and monitored so it benefits the people. 

The campaign required people across the globe to put their accessibility skills to use by testing Covid-19 websites or mobile apps in their countries and identifying accessibility bugs. 

“We wanted to bring the disability and the community together to crowdsource accessibility bugs on websites and mobile apps across the world. It isn’t a problem in just India or UK. It is a problem that is affecting the 1 billion plus people with disabilities across the world. While we can expect government to implement accessibility standards and guidelines, we also need to support them in these challenging times,” says Shilpi Kapoor, CEO – BarrierBreak. 

Supporting Organizations 

The support of #CovidAccessibilityBugBounty came from global organizations who supported by bringing on their local communities to submit bugs. This initiative by BarrierBreak include Ability Net, Access Israel, Billion Strong, David Berman Communications,  Disability:In,  Funka,  HearColors,  Helm, Hilfsgemeinschaft, IAAP, Knowbility, Linkenium, NCPEDP, NewzHook, Ruh Global Impact  and  247 Accessible Documents. 

The Impact  

On the day of the launch, #CovidAccessibilityBugBounty campaign recorded the following:

• Bugs reported: 368  
• Unique website/mobile apps: 89  
• Accessibility Contributors: 77  
• Countries: 23 

The #CovidAccessibilityBugBounty campaign also made it to the Diamond Inclusive Digital Agency list along with some other prominent GAAD events by Apple, Facebook, Xbox, United Nations etc.  

Next Steps 

• A detail Report which includes the bugs submitted, countries and domains list is visible on the website. This will help to build transparency on the state of accessibility on Covid-19 information websites & mobile apps. 
• Follow #CovidAccessibilityBugBounty on twitter for regular updates. People who submit the bug can tweet about it and tag their fellow testers to continue the momentum. 
• BarrierBreak has also sent emails to concerned authorities – supporting them to implement accessibility. 
• Seeing the immense response for the #CovidAccessibilityBugBounty campaign, what started as a campaign is now an on-going initiative by BarrierBreak. The initiative has more than 500 bugs reported with 96 contributors till date. The portal is open for people to continue to submit bugs by testing Covid-19 websites or mobile apps in their countries. 

Support #CovidAccessibilityBugBounty. Get Testing!

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What?

Globally, most Covid-19 & Vaccine Information websites & mobile apps are inaccessible!

Why?

People with disabilities are being excluded in a time where access to information about the pandemic, treatments, vaccination information is critical!

How?

Let’s spend 30 minutes on 20 May, 2021 and crowd source accessibility bugs on websites in your region and push for change!

1. Go to a Covid-19 information website or mobile app in your country or local area disseminating information.
2. Conduct an Accessibility Test.
3. Submit a bug.

We would appreciate your help in spreading the word about the campaign and to reach as many organizations and people interested in crowd sourcing accessibility bugs on Covid websites and apps in their region and push for change!

#CovidAccessibilityBugBounty Campaign starts 20 May!

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1. CES 2019

   URL: https://www.ces.tech/
   Date: Jan 8 – Jan 11, 2019
   Venue: LAS VEGAS, NV

2. ATIA 2019

   URL: https://www.atia.org/conference-attendees/registration/
   Date: January 30 – February 2, 2019
   Venue: Chicago

3. Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019

   URL:  https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/
   Date: February 25 – February 28, 2019
   Venue: Barcelona

4. The Fourth International Conference on Universal Accessibility in the Internet of Things and Smart Environments – SMART ACCESSIBILITY 2019

   URL: https://www.iaria.org/conferences2019/SMARTACCESSIBILITY19.html
   Date: February 24- February 28, 2019
   Venue: Athens, Greece

5. 34th CSUN Conference

   URL: https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference
   Date: March 11 – March 15, 2019
   Venue: Anaheim, CA

6. AOTA Annual Conference & Expo

   URL: https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/annual-conference.aspx
   Date: April 4 – April 7, 2019
   Venue: New Orleans, LA

7. Web4All 2019

   URL: http://www.w4a.info/2019/
   Date: May 13 – May 14, 2019
   Venue:  San Francisco, CA

8. M-Enabling Summit – Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments

   URL: http://www.m-enabling.com/index.html
   Date: June 17 – June 19, 2019
   Venue: Washington, DC

9. AHEAD Conference-Association on Higher Education and Disability

   URL: https://www.ahead.org/events/calendar
   Date: July 8 – July 13, 2019
   Venue: Boston, MA

If there are any events that we have missed in the list below, please mention them in the comments section so that the list can be updated.

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