Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026
May 21, 2026
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is observed each year on the third Thursday of May to highlight the importance of digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. The day is dedicated to increasing understanding of the barriers many individuals face online and encouraging more inclusive design practices.
GAAD focuses on raising awareness for the estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide who live with disabilities by promoting conversations, learning, and action around accessibility. It encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to reflect on how digital spaces can be made more welcoming and usable for everyone.
Digital accessibility means designing websites, apps, and online tools so they can be accessed by people with a wide range of abilities. This includes ensuring content is easy to perceive, navigate, understand, and use with assistive technologies. GAAD reminds us to build digital environments where all users can participate fully and independently.
Accessibility in Action at KnowledgeFlow
At KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation, accessibility is a core part of our vision for an #UnHackable Canada. Digital safety education is only effective if people can truly access, understand, and use it. That means designing our resources so they are clear, readable, and usable for everyone.
We intentionally create materials with readable fonts, and strong colour contrast to ensure our content is easy to read and digest. Where possible, we include text-to-speech compatibility and flexible formats so participants can learn in the way that works best for them.
Our commitment to accessibility reflects our mission to make cybersafety a universal right, not a privilege. By removing barriers to understanding, we ensure seniors, BIPOC youth, new Canadians, and people with disabilities can confidently build digital skills, recognize misinformation, and protect themselves online.
Visit our ‘About Us’ page to learn more about our mission and values.
Resources for Teachers on Creating Accessible Content for Students
These materials will be available as part of the Professional Development (PD) Day content. The resources will be accessible in advance of the live session. For more information and to register for the PD Day, please visit the registration page.
