PE-BANK Becomes Special Sponsor for GAAD Japan 2026 to Promote Digital Accessibility Worldwide
PE-BANK, a leading IT freelance agency, has announced its special sponsorship of GAAD Japan 2026. This online event, scheduled for May 21, 2026, aims to raise awareness about digital accessibility in response to recent Japanese legislative changes.
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PE-BANK Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Mikiya Takada), a group company of MCEA Holdings and a pioneer in proposing new working styles for IT engineers, will serve as a special sponsor for 'GAAD Japan 2026,' to be held online on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
### What is GAAD Japan 2026?
'GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day)' started in 2012 as a day to focus on accessibility in digital fields (Web, software, mobile, etc.). Every year, various events are held globally on this day. 'GAAD Japan' was first held in 2020 as an online seminar for the domestic Japanese market, and this year marks its seventh anniversary.
Official Website: https://www.gaad.jp/
### Background of Sponsorship
In April 2024, the revision of the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities made it mandatory for all private businesses to provide reasonable accommodations. Consequently, interest in accessibility initiatives in the digital sphere has increased significantly.
Since 1989, PE-BANK has been a specialized agency for freelance IT engineers, supporting an environment where diverse engineers with different ages, experiences, and working styles can leverage their strengths and excel in society. Improving accessibility is a foundation that makes it easier for everyone to participate in society, regardless of disability, and is a theme closely related to the work of engineers.
PE-BANK decided on this special sponsorship in agreement with the purpose of GAAD, hoping this initiative will spread further in society and lead to a world where everyone can live and work more easily.
### Event Overview: GAAD Japan 2026
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (tentative, including opening & closing)
- Venue: Online (Zoom)
- Admission: Free
- Registration: https://gaadjp.connpass.com/event/388081/
* Real-time subtitles via UD Talk provided (accessible via app or browser)
* Sign language interpretation screen (Zoom) available
### About PE-BANK
Established as a cooperative in 1989, PE-BANK's mission is to create a society where the social status of IT freelancers is further elevated. As Japan's oldest IT freelance agent, it has connected companies and engineers for over 30 years. The corporate symbol, a cherry motif, represents the 'Good Relation' and 'Good Partnership' among companies, engineers, and PE-BANK.
- Representative: President Mikiya Takada
- Headquarters: Grace Bldg. Sengakuji-mae, 2-15-8 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Established: May 1, 1989 (as a cooperative)
- Capital: 312.95 million JPY
- Business: IT freelance agent service, dispatch/introduction services, seminars, and welfare programs for engineers.
- Corporate Site: https://pe-bank.co.jp
### About MCEA Holdings
The MCEA Holdings Group operates under the philosophy of 'maximizing the potential of people and business,' consisting of PE-BANK, ASNO SYSTEM Co., Ltd. (IT services and system development), and MCEA Holdings itself. The group roots trace back to the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Area Computer Technicians Cooperative' founded by 15 IT freelancers in May 1989.
### What is GAAD Japan 2026?
'GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day)' started in 2012 as a day to focus on accessibility in digital fields (Web, software, mobile, etc.). Every year, various events are held globally on this day. 'GAAD Japan' was first held in 2020 as an online seminar for the domestic Japanese market, and this year marks its seventh anniversary.
Official Website: https://www.gaad.jp/
### Background of Sponsorship
In April 2024, the revision of the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities made it mandatory for all private businesses to provide reasonable accommodations. Consequently, interest in accessibility initiatives in the digital sphere has increased significantly.
Since 1989, PE-BANK has been a specialized agency for freelance IT engineers, supporting an environment where diverse engineers with different ages, experiences, and working styles can leverage their strengths and excel in society. Improving accessibility is a foundation that makes it easier for everyone to participate in society, regardless of disability, and is a theme closely related to the work of engineers.
PE-BANK decided on this special sponsorship in agreement with the purpose of GAAD, hoping this initiative will spread further in society and lead to a world where everyone can live and work more easily.
### Event Overview: GAAD Japan 2026
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (tentative, including opening & closing)
- Venue: Online (Zoom)
- Admission: Free
- Registration: https://gaadjp.connpass.com/event/388081/
* Real-time subtitles via UD Talk provided (accessible via app or browser)
* Sign language interpretation screen (Zoom) available
### About PE-BANK
Established as a cooperative in 1989, PE-BANK's mission is to create a society where the social status of IT freelancers is further elevated. As Japan's oldest IT freelance agent, it has connected companies and engineers for over 30 years. The corporate symbol, a cherry motif, represents the 'Good Relation' and 'Good Partnership' among companies, engineers, and PE-BANK.
- Representative: President Mikiya Takada
- Headquarters: Grace Bldg. Sengakuji-mae, 2-15-8 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Established: May 1, 1989 (as a cooperative)
- Capital: 312.95 million JPY
- Business: IT freelance agent service, dispatch/introduction services, seminars, and welfare programs for engineers.
- Corporate Site: https://pe-bank.co.jp
### About MCEA Holdings
The MCEA Holdings Group operates under the philosophy of 'maximizing the potential of people and business,' consisting of PE-BANK, ASNO SYSTEM Co., Ltd. (IT services and system development), and MCEA Holdings itself. The group roots trace back to the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Area Computer Technicians Cooperative' founded by 15 IT freelancers in May 1989.