05/22/2026
GAAD Raleigh 2026 is a wrap, and what a morning it was.
Our 4th annual event brought together some of the brightest minds in accessibility and disability inclusion for honest and inspiring conversations about how the Triangle is becoming a national leader in this space.
A heartfelt thank you to our keynote speaker, Reggie Townsend, for sharing his insights on AI and how it can benefit people with disabilities. We’d also like to thank our "Building Inclusive Workplaces That Last" panelists Crystal Tenan, Amy Hepler, Angela Martin, Anna Jain, and Logan Passey, and to our fireside chat speakers Hannah Mendelson, Antoniea Richardson, and Sara Weir. The conversations you sparked yesterday are what will continue to drive progress.
Thank you to our incredible collaborators at SAS Software, GitHub, and Lenovo for making this event possible. Your commitment to accessibility sets the standard for what inclusion looks like in the workplace, and we are grateful for your partnership.
And most importantly, thank you to every single person who came out yesterday. You are the reason GAAD Raleigh keeps growing, and the reason the Triangle continues to lead the way on accessibility and inclusion across business and education.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is celebrated every year on the third Thursday of May. We already can’t wait to see you all at GAAD Raleigh 2027.