M-Enabling Summit to be Held October 4-6, 2021, Registration Now Available
The M-Enabling Summit Conference and Showcase, dedicated to promoting innovation in accessible and assistive technology for senior citizens and users of all abilities, will host its signature industry networking event October 4-6, 2021 in Washington, DC. The M-Enabling Summit is fully committed to providing a safe and powerful platform in-person this fall with virtual participation options for those still unable to travel or participate in public events by October. Industry leaders, influencers and advocates will be addressing the current issues and strategies surrounding digital accessibility in light of the significant evolutions that occurred since the 2019 M-Enabling Summit.
With participants’ health security as the top priority, conference logistics will reflect official health guidelines and best practices for conferences and public events and their updated details will be published on the M-Enabling Summit website. With the theme of “Digital Accessibility, a Driver for Inclusion Strategies,” key topics that will be explored at this year’s hybrid M-Enabling Summit include:
- The acceleration of the adoption of virtual environments during COVID-19: What’s durable evolution, what’s not, perspective from Industry and Persons with Disabilities.
- Spotlight on most impactful newest accessibility features and their benefits for users.
- Multi-modal gaming and virtual entertainment experiences for accessibility.
- Balancing privacy and security with accessibility and assistive services requirements: The need for users’ choice options.
- The era of voice as a new platform for digital interaction: Challenges and opportunities.
- The emergence of neurotechnologies for advanced assistive solutions: Risks and opportunities.
- State of Accessibility among business, government, and academia.
- The emergence of Strategic Leaders in Accessibility (SLiA) among large organizations
- Workplace accommodations success stories in a virtual environment
- The best of education accommodations strategies in a virtual environment
- The rise of the accessibility profession: Global footprint, professional development resources and benefits for organizations
For additional information on participating in the event and to register, please visit the M-Enabling website.
Peter Papano – APH STEM Scholarship Deadline Extended
APH is excited to announce an extended deadline for their new scholarship for students who are blind or visually impaired. The application process for the [Peter Papano-APH]( Scholarship is open through September 17, 2021 (applications submitted after the designated timeframe will not be considered). If you live in California, plan to attend college in California, and will major in a STEM or Fine Arts subject, you may be eligible. To learn more and to apply, please read the scholarship guidelines.
