As part of our celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this July, we're highlighting upcoming webinars and meetings focused on accessibility and assistive technology.
Moving Forward: Access to Inclusive Fitness Equipment (Virtual Meeting)
Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 1:00 PM ET | Register
Hosted by: Southeast ADA Center
Panel presentations on access to fitness equipment, initiatives to address equipment accessibility, and implementation of inclusive equipment.
Wired Wednesday: AT Bits & Bytes
Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 2:00 PM ET | Register
Hosted by: Georgia Tools for Life and the Washington AT Program
Live demonstration of different assistive technology solutions, followed by a Q&A session.
Accessibility in Technology Purchase and Use Decisions
Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 2:30 PM ET | Register
Hosted by: AT3
Session on how to ensure technology purchases are as accessible as possible, use tools to evaluate accessibility before buying, and involve vendors and partners in the conversation.
Accessibility Features to Consider & Avoid When Developing an Accessible Kiosk
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 10:00 AM ET | Register
Hosted by: TPGi
Discussion of considerations when developing an accessible kiosk, including when to think about the proper AT components and common mistakes to avoid.
Reading and Vision Accessibility in Your Pocket
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 3:00 PM ET | Register
Hosted by: PACER Center
Introduction to a sampling of built-in features on Apple and Android mobile devices that assist with reading and vision accessibility.
Learn more about this year's anniversary and get materials and activities at adaanniversary.org, a website created by the ACL-funded Southeast ADA Center.
