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#a11yTO
Accessibility Toronto
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Breaking Barriers with Technology: Inclusive Innovations in Fitness, Communicati81 Bay St., Toronto, ON
Date: July 31st, from 6 PM to 8 PM
Location: Microsoft office at CIBC Square (81 Bay Street)Join us for an enlightening evening where we explore how innovative technologies are driving accessibility and inclusion across various industries. This event will feature leaders in fitness, communication, and education, sharing their insights and groundbreaking solutions that break barriers and foster inclusivity.
Panelists and Their Companies:
- Lee-Anne from Sekond Skin Society:
Sekond Skin Society is a fitness app designed around accessibility and inclusion, enabling people with and without disabilities to work out together. It offers customizable features like screen reader navigation, adjustable captions, and multiple class versions. - Mehdi Masoumi from Deaf AI:
Deaf AI is a social venture creating AI-based solutions for the hard-of-hearing community, including closed captioning and digital humans as sign language interpreters, ensuring equal access to information. - Osama Saddique from ExcelOS:
ExcelOS is an edtech company providing a marketplace for K-12 students with learning disabilities. It empowers teachers to become business owners and offers both academic and non-academic courses, helping students excel in areas they are passionate about.
What to Expect:
- Innovative Approaches to Accessibility:
Learn how Sekond Skin Society, Deaf AI, and ExcelOS are using technology to create accessible and inclusive experiences. - Panel Discussion:
Engage with our panelists as they share their journeys, challenges, and successes in developing accessible technologies. - Networking and Closing Remarks:
Conclude the evening with networking opportunities over refreshments, connecting with other professionals passionate about accessibility and technology.
Join us for a compelling discussion on how technology is reshaping accessibility and inclusion. Sign up today at https://tickets.a11yto.com/e/23/breaking-barriers-with-technology-inclusive-innovations-in-fitness-communication-and-education and be part of the conversation on making the world more accessible for everyone.
Important Note: Attendees must sign up by Monday, July 29th, to receive a QR code for access to the Microsoft office. No QR code, no access. If you do not register by the deadline, you will not be able to attend the event, and we will not be able to accommodate any exceptions on the day of the event.
- Lee-Anne from Sekond Skin Society: