Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed annually on the third Thursday of May, focuses on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion Disabled people worldwide. In the lead-up to this year’s GAAD, Apple unveiled an exciting slate of new features and products, from AI-powered visual descriptions to eye-controlled power wheelchairs, that function as infrastructure for participation.
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Apple's 2026 Accessibility Roadmap And The Disability Employment Story Behind It

Third Thursday Of May Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Over 1 Billion People Disabled population worldwide
AI Visual Descriptions, Eye-Controlled Wheelchairs Key features in roadmap
Digital Access And Employment Inclusion Focus areas