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GC Accessibility Training and Events

To help promote upcoming accessibility activities organized by various Government of Canada departments that are open to public service employees, GC Accessibility Training and Events.

Training and Events Dates

  1. June 06, 2023 - Document Accessibility Workshop - French (Recording)
  2. June 07, 2023 - Document Accessibility Workshop - English (Recording)
  3. September 11, 2023 - Document Accessibility Workshop (French)
  4. September 12, 2023 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (English)
  5. September 13, 2023 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (French)
  6. September 18, 2023 - Document Accessibility Workshop (English)
  7. September 19, 2023 - Lending Library Service Pilot - Quick access to short-term accommodations, adaptive technology, services and tools for public service employees with disabilities or injuries (French)
  8. September 20, 2023 - Lending Library Service Pilot - Quick access to short-term accommodations, adaptive technology, services and tools for public service employees with disabilities or injuries (English)
  9. September 22, 2023 - Overview of accessibility features on smartphones and adaptive technology in the workplace (French)
  10. September 26, 2023 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Developing an ICT accessibility procurement strategy (English)
  11. September 27, 2023 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Developing an ICT accessibility procurement strategy (French)
  12. September 29, 2023 - Overview of accessibility features on smartphones and adaptive technology in the workplace (English)
  13. October 04, 2023 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Practical information on understanding Accessibility Conformance Reports and Accessibility Roadmaps (V1.0) (English)
  14. October 05, 2023 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Practical information on understanding Accessibility Conformance Reports and Accessibility Roadmaps (V1.0) (French)
  15. October 10, 2023 - Essentials for GC managers and human resources professionals: Best practices in accessibility, workplace adjustments and job accommodation (English)
  16. October 11, 2023 - Essentials for GC managers and human resources professionals: Best practices in accessibility, workplace adjustments and job accommodation (French)
  17. October 17, 2023 - Learning session: Understanding digital accessibility and disability inclusion (English)
  18. October 18, 2023 - Learning session: Understanding digital accessibility and disability inclusion (French)
  19. November 14, 2023 - Document Accessibility Workshop (French)
  20. November 15, 2023 - Document Accessibility Workshop (English)
  21. November 21, 2023 - Essentials for GC managers and human resources professionals: Best practices in accessibility, workplace adjustments and job accommodation (English)
  22. November 22, 2023 - Essentials for GC managers and human resources professionals: Best practices in accessibility, workplace adjustments and job accommodation (French)
  23. November 28, 2023 - Learning session: Understanding digital accessibility and disability inclusion (English)
  24. November 29, 2023 - Learning session: Understanding digital accessibility and disability inclusion (French)
  25. December 08, 2023 - Overview of accessibility features on smartphones and adaptive technology in the workplace (English)
  26. December 12, 2023 - Lending Library Service Pilot - Quick access to short-term accommodations, adaptive technology, services and tools for public service employees with disabilities or injuries (English)
  27. December 13, 2023 - Lending Library Service Pilot - Quick access to short-term accommodations, adaptive technology, services and tools for public service employees with disabilities or injuries (French)
  28. December 15, 2023 - Overview of accessibility features on smartphones and adaptive technology in the workplace (French)
  29. January 16, 2024 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (English)
  30. January 17, 2024 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (French)
  31. January 23, 2024 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Developing an ICT accessibility procurement strategy (English)
  32. January 24, 2024 - Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Developing an ICT accessibility procurement strategy (French)


Document Accessibility Workshop

Audience: GC Employees and Managers
Hosted by: The Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) program at Shared Services Canada

English session
June 07, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST (Recording)
September 18, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST (Microsoft Live Event)
[November 15, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST (Microsoft Live Event)]
French Session
June 06, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST (Recording)
September 11, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST (Microsoft Live Event)
[November 14, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST (Microsoft Live Event)]

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

Overview of accessibility features on smartphones and adaptive technology in the workplace

Audience: All GC employees
Hosted by: The Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) program at Shared Services Canada

English session
September 29, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,224077136#
Phone conference ID: 224 077 136#
December 08, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,886943828#
Phone conference ID: : 886 943 828#
French Session
September 22, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,412662599#
Phone conference ID: : 412 662 599#
December 15, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,309259991#
Phone conference ID: 309 259 991#

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Audience: All GC employees
Hosted by: Shared Services Canada

English session
September 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,648445488#
Phone conference ID: 648 445 488#
January 16, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsot Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,241511357#
Phone conference ID: 241 511 357#
French Session
September 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,6793561#
Phone conference ID: 679 356 1#
January 17, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,421486821#
Phone conference ID: 421 486 821#

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Developing an ICT accessibility procurement strategy

Audience: All GC employees
Hosted by: Shared Services Canada

English session
September 26, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,668770677#
Phone conference ID: 668 770 677#
January 23, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,30173158#
Phone conference ID: 301 731 58#
French Session
September 27, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,179558568#
Phone conference ID: 179 558 568#
January 24, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,547774084#
Phone conference ID: 547 774 084#

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Practical information on understanding Accessibility Conformance Reports and Accessibility Roadmaps (V1.0)

Audience: Open to all GC employees. However, this session especially benefits Technical Authorities who need to ensure the delivery of accessible solutions.
Hosted by: Shared Services Canada

English session
October 04, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,10599819#
Phone conference ID: 105 998 19#
January 30, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,281638614#
Phone conference ID: 281 638 614#
French Session
October 05, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,535307852#
Phone conference ID: 535 307 852#
January 31, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,143988738#
Phone conference ID: 143 988 738#

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

Lending Library Service Pilot - Quick access to short-term accommodations, adaptive technology, services and tools for public service employees with disabilities or injuries

Audience: Everyone
Hosted by: The Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) program at Shared Services Canada

English session
September 20, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
December 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,933030783#
Phone Conference ID: 933 030 783#
French Session
September 19, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
December 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,88210766#
Phone Conference ID: 882 107 66#

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

Essentials for GC managers and human resources professionals: Best practices in accessibility, workplace adjustments and job accommodation

Audience: GC managers and human resources professionals
Hosted by: The Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) at Shared Services Canada

English session
October 10, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,715730629#
Phone Conference ID: 715 730 629#
November 21, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,425749774#
Phone Conference ID: 425 749 774#
French session
October 11, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,339245777#
Phone Conference ID: 339 245 777#
November 22, 2023
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,757447529#
Phone Conference ID: 757 447 529#

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

Learning session: Understanding digital accessibility and disability inclusion

Audience: All GC employees
Hosted by: The Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) at Shared Services Canada

English session
October 17, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,850688546#
Phone Conference ID: 850 688 546#
November 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,538989609#
Phone Conference ID: 538 989 609#
French session
October 18, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,799258609#
Phone Conference ID: 799 258 609#
November 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST (Microsoft Teams)
By phone: +1 343-803-4324,,46007755#
Phone Conference ID: 460 077 55#

If you have any questions, please contact the AAACT program.

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