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Have a happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day!!

Lola_Pop
Lola_Pop Posts: 12,002 Community Manager
edited April 2022 in Discussions

Global Accessibility...what?

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is celebrated on the third Thursday of May each year- that's today!! Wanna know some more about it?

First of all, let's explain a bit how GAAD originated: in 2011, a web developer called Joe Devon wrote a blog post to bring developers together and work on something that really concerned him: the accessibility gap in the digital world.

But why? ApproximatelyΒ 15% of the world’s populationΒ has a disability. That means that more than one billion people could face daily challenges when using digital devices!

Browsing the internet, catching up on social media, or texting on mobile devices might seem like second nature to some- but accessibility-related barriers prevent millions of people with disabilities from easily using basic forms of technology and, in some cases, evenΒ discourage them from going online.

Devon thought this was not fair and that someone had to tackle this. He inspired Jennison V. Asuncion, and together they founded GAAD in 2012.

The goal of this day is to get developers, designers and creators talking and thinking about issues related to digital accessibility and people with disabilities, especially among the design, development, usability, and related communities who build, shape, fund, and influence technology use and change.

King wants to celebrate GAAD as well, and our teams work hard to provide games that can be played by everybody. πŸ€—

Do you want to contribute to this cause? Help us gather feedback and ideas here:

Candy Crush Soda

Candy Crush Saga

Candy Crush Friends


Thanks a lot!! 🌟

Comments

  • Diamond_Lim
    Diamond_Lim Posts: 148,743 Diamond Diaries Moderator
    edited May 2020

    Hello! @Lola_Pop πŸ‘‹

    I am Buddhism from Malaysia. I study very bad at school as I have Learning Disabilities. (started from 2008 to present) But I think my English is still not bad and my Mathematics and Science always very good. Other languages are still very bad especially essay is my worst to learn ever. And I speak very weird and slow with Malaysia Language, Chinese Language and English Language. (Oh! The students laughed at me! 🀣) But I did answered these questions on exam when I got answered. 😊

    After the exam has resulted, luckily I have passed all of subjects. (except my Chinese is failed as very difficult) 😊 Oh! I also love to play Word Search and Sudoku as these puzzle games are my best to do if I have free time! πŸ˜„

    I have started to join on King Community on 14th July 2018 (as I start playing Diamond Diaries Saga on July 2018), I will like to use English as well (My English is still okay but little bad) to see what's exciting news on Diamond Diaries Saga and others. 😊

    So I will trying my best to help players on Diamond Diaries Community and Player Corner with using English Language. I never give up! πŸ˜‰

    I hope you enjoy reading my little disability story. Everyone! 😊

    πŸ—ΊοΈ Have a happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day!! Community Team and Players! πŸ—ΊοΈ

  • Lotus_Flower
    Lotus_Flower Posts: 6,172 Level 5

    @Lim

    That was sweet and a bit heartbreaking reading your post. You are an inspiration to everyone Lim. Keep trying and never give up! You're doing so well. I think you were the first one to write on my wall, and I appreciated you congratulations so much. In fact, you are on here helping people so much, I wonder if you ever even sleep! 😘

  • Glenn1972
    Glenn1972 Posts: 16,650 Pro Player 👑
    edited May 2020

    Hello @Lim , you do so much to help all players that as @debrichmond said, I also wonder If you have time to sleep?

    You're so much appreciated "my girl Lim"! πŸ’

    My most kind regards, Glenn

  • Diamond_Lim
    Diamond_Lim Posts: 148,743 Diamond Diaries Moderator
    edited May 2020

    Thank you for your sweet and caring wishes! @debrichmond and @Glenn1972 😊

    Haha! Yes! I am still sleeping when you have talked to me. I have seen your posts as I have received my tag on my notification now. And that's right! I have still Learning Disabilities but I think I always helping the players are still fine right now. πŸ˜„

    I will keep trying to help players on Diamond Diaries Community and Player Corner. πŸ˜‰

    I will never give up to help players with using English Language! I can do them! 😊

  • sameeksha
    sameeksha Posts: 4,422 Level 5
    edited July 2020

    U are totally an inspiration for me @Diamond Lim

    from the day 1 I have thought that u and @Glenn1972 are always so sweet and kind.

    u both used to encourage me and motivate me to move forward by posting on my wall that is the word congratulations!! when i always used to earn a badge

    And @Diamond Lim

    with the help of ur tag i always know wht is going on in the king community!

    i shall always be thankful to u !!

    😊😊

  • Diamond_Lim
    Diamond_Lim Posts: 148,743 Diamond Diaries Moderator

    You are very welcome and great to hear! Thanks! @sameeksha πŸ˜ŠπŸ’•

  • tratelqalam
    tratelqalam Posts: 2,615 Level 5

    Most of the players here love them and respect them from anywhere in the world. Everyone has high morals and a beautiful style of dialogue

  • wykoon
    wykoon Posts: 12,693 Community Hub Moderator

    Dear @Diamond Lim and thanks for sharing your little story about your learning disabilities and you did great in your life!!

    You are a true inspirer and I hope you can continue to achieve better things in lifeβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

    @Glenn1972 and @debrichmond I have the same questions too when I first got to know Lim πŸ˜…I guess is her energy and persistence that kept her so active in this community πŸ€—

  • Diamond_Lim
    Diamond_Lim Posts: 148,743 Diamond Diaries Moderator

    You are welcome and thanks for your reading my little disability story! @wykoon 😊

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