Michael Düren

Head of Competence Center "Digital Participation for all"

Pfennigparade PSG GmbH a part of Foundation "Stiftung Pfennigparade"

Germany

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We are the Pfennigparade Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting people with disabilities. With a rich history spanning several decades, we have become a trusted source of assistance and opportunities for individuals to achieve their full potential. Through our wide range of services, from education and training to employment and rehabilitation, we strive to create an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to opportunities and can lead fulfilling lives.
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"Michael Düren has been Head of the IT Business Unit since 2016 and is also responsible for the "Digital Participation for All" Competence Center at the Munich-based Foundation “Stiftung Pfennigparade”. He describes himself as an Accessibility Advocate - someone who promotes accessibility and accessibility and actively encourages social discourse about it."

Michael Düren, employee of the Foundation “Stiftung Pfennigparade”.
Business Unit Manager professional IT-Services
Head of Competence Center "Digital Participation for All

Member of the §5 committee for barrier-free information technology of BITV 2.0 and participating in the working groups on mobile applications, accessibility in teaching and OZG
Member of the IAAP D-A-CH working group accessibility in education
Member of the advisory board IAAP D-A-CH
Author of the guide: Avoiding digital barriers from the beginning, implementation of BITV 2.0 for local governments in Bavaria

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Wednesday, 5 March 2025

14:00 - 15:00

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) | Ready, Set, Go! A workshop to help you assess your EEA compliance

Format:In-personLocation:M4

The European Accessibility Act establishes mandatory accessibility requirements for key products and services, including IT, digital platforms, and transport systems.