Disability Awareness Month Past Campaigns
At ACM, our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is fundamental to our mission. Awareness months are a time dedicated to reflection, education, and engagement to embrace the diversity within the ACM community. This archival webpage documents past ACM social media campaigns for Disability Awareness Month (July 1-31). Our social media campaigns work to honor the accomplishments of disabled computing professionals and educate others about their impact on the computing world.
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with ACM
July is Disability Pride Month and ACM is proud to recognize the contributions of disabled computing professionals. In 2025, ACM will highlight the significance of assistive technologies in cultivating inclusive environments. From screen readers to mobility aids, assistive technology plays a vital role in transforming workplaces, classrooms, and daily life for all. Disability Pride Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the assistive technologies that we use or supports us. Stay tuned as we share more throughout Disability Pride Month.
Accessibility in Computing: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
The ever-changing landscape of technology, the computing industry, and resulting societal impacts carry great potential for persons with disabilities. On July 10, 2024, ACM DEI Council hosted the panel, "Accessibility in Computing: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities." Panelists explored a range of topics about the current trends in accessibility in computing and how the industry is incorporating inclusive designs to meet diverse needs. Panelists discussed the gaps in accessibility that technology companies and others should address creating a more inclusive digital space.