Government Blog Shares Key Tips for Hosting Accessible Online Events Ahead of GAAD

Staff Reporter

As Global Accessibility Awareness Day approaches on May 15, the UK Government Digital Service (GDS) has published a new blog post offering practical guidance for hosting accessible and inclusive online events.

The post, titled 'Top Tips for Hosting Accessible and Inclusive Online Events', outlines steps event organizers can take before, during, and after an event to ensure accessibility for all participants, including those with disabilities.

Key recommendations include gathering accessibility requirements through pre-event surveys, selecting platforms with robust accessibility features, and offering alternative dial-in methods. The blog also stresses the importance of live captioning, sign language interpretation, and making materials available in multiple formats such as large print and audio.

Organizers are encouraged to monitor accessibility needs in real time and follow up post-event with recordings, transcripts, and participant feedback.

GDS blog emphasizes that accessibility benefits everyone and should be considered a standard practice—not an afterthought.

Source Reference

Title

Top tips for hosting accessible and inclusive online events

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Samantha Merrett

Date of Publication

04 April 2025

Accessibility

Government

Accessibility Compliance

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