<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Disability Events, Public Notices, and Accessibility</title><description>Browse the disability events calendar with public notices, awareness dates, conferences, and conventions, plus guidelines for making events accessible to all</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/</link><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:13:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>OS-CONNECT Gives Washington a Complete Pedestrian Map</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Washington&#39;s first statewide pedestrian map, OS-CONNECT, goes public at OpenThePaths 2026, Feb 26-27, University of Washington</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/os-connect.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/os-connect.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Choir 21 Covers Young at Heart for Down&#39;s Syndrome Day</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Choir 21 releases Young at Heart with The Bluebells for World Down&#39;s Syndrome Day, funding communication programs and social groups across Scotland</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/choir-21.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/choir-21.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:52:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Abilities Expo 2026: October 9-11 at Osceola Heritage Park, Orlando</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Abilities Expo launches Orlando event in October 2026, expanding access to disability products, assistive technology and inclusive resources across Central Florida</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/abilities-expo-2026.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/abilities-expo-2026.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Abilities Expo 2026 Accessibility Conferences</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Abilities Expo announces the 2026 world-leading series of accessibility conferences in Long Beach, New York and Chicago</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2026-abilities-expo.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2026-abilities-expo.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:29:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Nepal: National ID Card Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Research validation program on national id card accessibility for persons with disabilities in Nepal</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/id-card-nepal.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/id-card-nepal.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Assistive Tech Training Benefits Blind Women Nepal</title><category>Events - 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Public Notices</category><description>Prayatna Nepal hosted a Stakeholder Consultation on Digital Rights and Accessibility at Hotel Pension Vasana, Dillibazar</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/stakeholder-consultation.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/stakeholder-consultation.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Speech Accessibility Project Recruiting People Who Have Had a Stroke</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>The Speech Accessibility Project has begun recruiting U.S. and Puerto Rican adults who have had a stroke. 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Public Notices</category><description>This symposium convened a diverse array of participants from the security sector, academia, UN agencies, various institutions, and young professionals</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/symposium.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/symposium.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Speech Accessibility Project Now Recruiting People With ALS</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>The Speech Accessibility Project has expanded its recruitment and is inviting U.S. and Puerto Rican adults living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to participate</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/als-speech.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/als-speech.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Oska Bright Film Festival: Disability Filmmaking Showcase</title><category>Events - 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Public Notices</category><description>The 5th edition of the AccessAbilities Expo will get underway on 9th October and will run until 11th October at the Dubai World Trade Center&#39;s Halls 5, 6 and 7</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/accessabilities-expo-5.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/accessabilities-expo-5.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Opportunities for Disabled Individuals in Media and Journalism</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Ability Today offers an opportunity for disabled people of all ages from across the UK to embark on a journey into the world of media and journalism</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/media.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/media.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 08:34:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>RehaDesign Acquires WheelStarz Kids Wheelchair Brand</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>RehaDesign has acquired WheelStarz, adding a line of colorful pediatric wheelchair accessories that help children personalize mobility and comfort</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/wheelstarz.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/wheelstarz.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Parkinson&#39;s Disease Speech Accessibility Project Now Recruiting</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>The Parkinson&#39;s speech accessibility project needs participants, especially those with related neurological conditions like MSA, PSP, CBD, and those who are post-DBS</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/speech-project.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/speech-project.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:39:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>BIAAE ABLE Assembly for Students, Artists and Educators Past Event</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) hosted ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference and events April 21-23, 2023</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/biaae-2.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/biaae-2.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:37:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Easterseals Disability Film Challenge to Announce 2023 Winners at Sony Pictures Studios</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Easterseals Southern California announces finalists of the 2023 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) celebrating advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the entertainment industry</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/disability-film-challenge.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/disability-film-challenge.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>BIAAE Hosts 2023 ABLE Assembly for Students, Artists and Educators</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) announces 2023 ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference taking place April 21-23</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/biaae.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/biaae.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:18:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Transdimensional Multiversal Nonlinear Cosmic Traveler Exhibition by Michael Engebretson</title><category>Events - Public Notices</category><description>Michael Engebretson&#39;s visual art exhibition envisions an equitable future society through futuristic drawings, paintings, and ceramics celebrating neurodiversity and accessibility</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/michael-engebretson.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/michael-engebretson.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item></channel></rss>