05/21/2026
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day and we love where this holiday came from.
In 2011, a web developer named Joe Devon wrote a blog post about the need for greater accessibility. An accessibility expert named Jennison Asuncion found it on Twitter, reached out, and together they created GAAD. What started as one conversation grew into a global movement now celebrated in countries across six continents.
That's the power of speaking up.
At B Above Autism Services, we think about that every day. The people we support, individuals with autism and their families- navigate a world that isn't always designed with them in mind. GAAD reminds us that accessibility is not a given. It's something we have to choose, together.
This year, we're inviting you to take one small but meaningful step:
Ask your local businesses, schools, or employers: "What are you doing to be more accessible?"
Small questions lead to big changes. Share this post if you believe accessibility is a right, not a privilege.