• Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice

    ALSO 1100 University Ave W, Unit A, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

    📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave. W, Windsor)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge's Accessibility Series, coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 16) and National AccessAbility Week (May 26 - June 1). The third Thursday of each May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of...

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  • Achieving AODA Compliance

    ALSO 1100 University Ave W, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

    📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave, W.)👥💻 Hybrid The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was first passed in 2005, and set the goal of developing a fully accessible Ontario by 2025. This is a complicated and ongoing process that requires people and organizations from across the province to participate. From Ontario.ca:...

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  • Delivering Accessible Web Content

    📍University of Windsor Advanced Computing Hub, Workshop Space, 4th Floor (300 Ouellette Ave, Windsor - Above Hackforge)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge's Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 - June 1) In an era where digital experiences shape our daily lives, it's crucial to ensure that everyone...

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  • Undoing Ableism as Praxis of Disability Pride

    ALSO 1100 University Ave W, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

    📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave, W.)👥 In-Person Only This event is being held as part of Hackforge's Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 - June 1) An interactive workshop for students, professionals, and community members seeking to create accessible spaces for people with disabilities, and anyone affected by...

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  • Sensory Harmony: Imagining Universal Integration

    ALSO 1100 University Ave W, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

    📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave, W.)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) Join us for an immersive event as we delve into the world of accessibility tools and technologies designed for individuals with sensory impairments. In...

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  • Bridging Communities for Inclusive Decision-Making

    Art Windsor-Essex 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON, Canada

    📍Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr W)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) To wrap up Hackforge's week of accessibility programming, we're hosting a panel discussion on local accessibility issues. Featuring representatives from various advocacy and assistance groups, this event...

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  • Introduction to Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)

    Hackforge HQ 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario

    📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free The web should be accessible to everyone—but many digital experiences still leave users with disabilities behind. This hands-on event will introduce essential web accessibility techniques, helping developers, designers, and content creators build inclusive websites that meet W3C-WCAG 2.2 standards. Led by David Best...

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