Last week, Hackforge welcomed more than 80 attendees to six events exploring the intersection of technology and accessibility.
This marked our second year of programming in recognition of Canada’s National AccessAbility Week, held annually at the end of May. In 2025, we broadened our focus by featuring a wider range of topics, inviting speakers from beyond the local community, and creating more space for meaningful conversations around the challenges and opportunities in building an inclusive future.
Resources and highlights from select events are available below.
Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All
Presented by David Best of BEST Accessibility Consulting.
Watch the recording:
Equitable AI: Designing for Inclusive Access
Presented by Dr. Jutta Treviranus and Cindy Li from the Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD U. Moderated by Saamer Mansoor from BeAware.
This presentation discusses the following documents from Accessibility Standards Canada:
- Accessible and Equitable AI Systems Technical Guide
- Accessible and Equitable AI Systems Draft Standard
Watch the recording:
Accessible Reading Technology: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
Presented by Ioana Grandabur on behalf of the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)
To access CELA services in Windsor, contact specialneeds@windsorpubliclibrary.com.
Watch the recording:
Disability Pride: Informed and Committed Action Towards Undoing Ableism
Presented by Evelina Baczewska.
Thank you to this year’s partners!
