May 21: Global Accessibility Awareness Day and World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
MAY is OUR Mental Health Awareness MONTH!
Today marks both Global Accessibility Awareness Day and the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
Together, these observances highlight the importance of creating inclusive environments where people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and abilities feel respected, heard, valued, and able to participate fully.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day focuses on digital access, inclusion, and the importance of creating environments that work for everyone. Accessibility is about far more than compliance — it’s about ensuring people can fully contribute and feel included regardless of ability or circumstance. It also encourages us to think about the experiences people may face when navigating workplaces, websites, events, and everyday systems.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates the richness that different cultures, perspectives, and experiences bring to our communities while encouraging understanding and meaningful dialogue. Diversity brings new ideas, creativity, and learning opportunities, but true inclusion comes from creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.
Looking to get involved at work? Consider reviewing accessibility features, testing digital platforms, spotlighting different cultures, encouraging open conversations, or creating opportunities for colleagues to share their experiences and perspectives.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Beyond Coping: An Open Conversation About Mental Health at Work
Wednesday 13 May 2026
12:00 13:00
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How we talk about mental health at work matters - and so does how we listen, show up, and create environments where ourselves and others feel seen, heard, and valued.
In this 60-minute session for Mental Health Awareness Week, Solène Anglaret invites you into a reflective and practical conversation about mental health and inclusion at work. Together, we’ll explore:
What mental health means and the many ways in which we look after ourselves and each other (or sometimes don't...)
What makes mental health inclusion a fundamental part of workplace culture, and how we can each contribute
How our identities - such as gender, race, class, and neurodivergence - shape our experiences of mental health and access to support
With a mindful welcome, space for reflection, and clear takeaways, this session will open up a meaningful conversation about mental health at work.