Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a worldwide moment to pause, reflect and act on the importance of accessibility, especially digital inclusion. It exists to show the barriers people face when accessing information and digital content, and to encourage organisations to build experiences that work for everyone. Each year, GAAD brings people together to raise awareness, share knowledge and drive meaningful change across digital and offline communications.

According to the GAAD website, there are 1 billion people worldwide with a disability. Accessibility matters because it ensures information is inclusive, usable, and available to all. Everyone has the right to access information in a way that works for them, whether that’s online, in print, or across multiple formats. When accessibility is considered from the outset, it helps support inclusion and creates clearer, more effective communications that reach wider audiences.

At APS, we’re committed to helping organisations become more accessible. We take a proactive, people‑first approach to accessibility, supporting both online and offline communications and helping organisations meet complex accessibility guidelines. With over 50 years’ combined experience, our publishing and digital experts work holistically to make information as accessible as possible across all channels. Rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all solution, we use our 5C model – Context, Conception, Content, Communication and Curation – to ask the right questions from the very beginning and ensure accessibility is built in, not bolted on.

To support companies on this journey, we’ve created an informative accessibility toolkit with useful resources designed to help teams understand where to start and how to make practical improvements. To access the toolkit, simply complete the request form below.

It includes:

  • A practical PDF guide
  • A short video
  • A mini podcast with our Publishing Manager, Fiona McParland

This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re proud to champion accessibility and help organisations talk to their audience in a way that truly works for everyone. Discover how APS can help you take the next step towards more inclusive communications by reaching out to [email protected].