Accessibility Ireland

Happy to launch the call for papers for the AHEAD Conference 2025. The 2025 conference: Bridging the Gap, will focus on tertiary education institutes and their role in bridging the employment gap for disabled students and graduates. The conference will take place at The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) and online on 19-20 March 2025. To submit and entry (a workshop, poster, AT demo, lightning presentation, or your own unique session idea) download and complete the Submission Form at https://lnkd.in/e_abW7YM and send it to [email protected] before 30 November. Registration to attend the conference will also open soon. Look forward to seeing you there!

National Standards Authority of Ireland is calling for Participation for interested parties to get involved in the development of 2 new standards in support of the European Accessiblity Act - Directive - and M/587- Standardisation Request. The 2 new standards are : ?1. Harmonised standard(s) setting up requirements on the accessibility of non-digital information related to products. 2. Harmonised standard for the accessibility of support services related to products and services (help desks, call centres, technical support, relay services and training services). If you would like to get involved in this new work, contact [email protected] and National Standards Authority of Ireland or your national standards organisation in your country. #eaa #europeanaccessibilityact #accessibility #digitalinclusion The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) Mick Keane (he/him) Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI Dónal Fitzpatrick Joshue O'Connor Brian McAuliffe Brian Dalton Accessibility Ireland ANEC #communication #consumerprotection National Transport Authority #callcentres #trainingservices #helpdesks #transportservices #aviation Coimisiún na Meán ComReg Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals Maynooth University, ALL Institute: Assisting Living & Learning University of Galway Trinity Ability co_op Irish Aviation Authority University College Dublin University of Limerick Mobility Mojo Hector Minto #InclusiveUCC Eoin O'Herlihy B Tech (Ed.), M.Eng, CEng MIEI James Northridge #universaldesign Microsoft Chantelle Smith European Disability Forum AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity CEN and CENELEC

The NDA invites stakeholders in the disability sector to join a #consultation to shape a potential National Disability Survey following the 2027 Census. The survey will aim to address critical issues affecting disabled people in Ireland. We are particularly seeking input from: - Disabled Persons’ Organisations, - Individuals with lived experience of disability, - Organisations that campaign for or support people with disabilities, and - Researchers in the disability sector. Join us to help inform a survey that reflects the needs and priorities of disabled people in Ireland. The consultation will be held in-person on November 26 and online on December 4. - Register to attend in-person (November 26 at the Gibson hotel, Dublin) at https://lnkd.in/eFY4q7zr - Register to attend online (December 4) at https://lnkd.in/egruDc73 Register by November 15th to have your say on this important initiative.

AHEAD Conference 2025: Bridging the Gap – Call for Submissions! ?? Are you passionate about advancing inclusion in education and employment? The AHEAD Conference 2025 is inviting proposals on the theme “Bridging the Gap: How Tertiary Education Can Help Bridge the Disability Employment Gap.” We are looking for educators, researchers, advocates, and practitioners to share their insights on creating disability-inclusive environments in higher education and employment. This is a fantastic opportunity to present your work, contribute to this important discussion and connect with others who are committed to making real change. Proposal Formats ?? Choose from workshops, lightning presentations, exhibitions, or propose a unique session format! The conference will be a hybrid event, taking place in Dublin and online. Submission Deadline: November 29, 2024 ? Event Dates: March 19-20, 2025 ?? Conference Location: The Convention Centre Dublin & Online ?? Let’s work together to build a future where accessibility and opportunity go hand in hand. Ready to join us? Submit your proposal to [email protected]. Download the Submission here - https://lnkd.in/edQwvKb3

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Dublin UX event in partnership with UXDX. The event covered a broad range of topics, starting with the upcoming European Accessibility Act (EAA) guidelines, set to take effect in early 2025. One of the highlights was the insightful discussion on how to prepare, design, and test projects to ensure compliance with these new guidelines, emphasising the importance of considering accessibility from the very start of any project. Thanks to the panel speakers— Patrick M., Gareth Crossan, Mick Keane (he/him), and Karen Hawkins, CPACC—for their valuable insights. ???? We also had the pleasure of hearing Nadine Piecha share her expertise on UX research, discussing how teams can effectively conduct research using various methods tailored to their project needs. ???? I would like to thank Derek Jones, Lisa Byrne, and iCabbi for giving me the opportunity to attend this workshop and connect with the design community. It was truly a rewarding experience. ??

I really enjoyed the?Inclusive Digital Health Session at M-Enabling. It was great to see the insights provided by Mick Keane (he/him). A lot of food for thought where Digital Accessibility meets TeleHealth with the caveats of AI, biases, the understanding of patient needs and the overall adoption of inclusion design.

?? What an amazing experience at the Dublin UX + UXDX pop-up event! I had the amazing opportunity to attend the exclusive Dublin #UX and #UXDX pop-up event this week ?? ?? It was fantastic to connect with so many creative minds and industry leaders who are passionate about #UXDesign, innovation, and building better products. ?? From insightful workshops on user experience to talks about our #experiences as designers, this event was packed with valuable takeaways. ?? Some of the highlights for me: The talks on #accessibility in our design systems, by Karen Hawkins, Mick Keane, and Gareth Crossan ? A huge thank you to Dublin UX and #UXDX for hosting this fantastic experience, and to all the contributors! Askable - Motiff - Useberry - Voxpopme ??

Absolutely buzzing after attending the UXDX EMEIA conference! I’m so happy to have experienced inspiring talks and the fantastic opportunities to network with industry leaders especially, Accessibility Ireland. Thank you Patrick M. for organising the UX Pop-Up that made it free for UX and product enthusiasts like me :) Also, got introduced to some exciting AI powered tools like Marvin, Motiff, Askable, Useberry and Optimal Workshop . Can’t wait to dive deeper into these and bring fresh energy and innovation to my future projects. ??

Really fun way to start Wednesday kicking off UXDX with the Dublin UX pop up event and discussing digital accessibility and the upcoming European Accessibility Act with Patrick, Karen and Gareth. Big thanks to Patrick M. and Catherine Madden for the invitation to take part and for having a panel around accessibility. It’s so important to have accessibility discussions at conferences around UX and design. #UXDX #DublinUX #AccessibiltyIreland #DigitalAccessibility #EuropeanAccessibiltyAct

Absolutely buzzing after attending the UXDX EMEIA conference! I’m so happy to have experienced inspiring talks and the fantastic opportunities to network with industry leaders especially, Accessibility Ireland. Thank you Patrick M. for organising the UX Pop-Up that made it free for UX and product enthusiasts like me :) Also, got introduced to some exciting AI powered tools like Marvin, Motiff, Askable, Useberry and Optimal Workshop . Can’t wait to dive deeper into these and bring fresh energy and innovation to my future projects. ??