📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave. W, Windsor)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge's Accessibility Series, coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 16) and National AccessAbility Week (May 26 - June 1). The third Thursday of each May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of...
📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave, W.)👥💻 Hybrid The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was first passed in 2005, and set the goal of developing a fully accessible Ontario by 2025. This is a complicated and ongoing process that requires people and organizations from across the province to participate. From Ontario.ca:...
📍University of Windsor Advanced Computing Hub, Workshop Space, 4th Floor (300 Ouellette Ave, Windsor - Above Hackforge)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge's Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 - June 1) In an era where digital experiences shape our daily lives, it's crucial to ensure that everyone...
📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave, W.)👥 In-Person Only This event is being held as part of Hackforge's Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 - June 1) An interactive workshop for students, professionals, and community members seeking to create accessible spaces for people with disabilities, and anyone affected by...
📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave, W.)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) Join us for an immersive event as we delve into the world of accessibility tools and technologies designed for individuals with sensory impairments. In...
📍Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr W)👥💻 Hybrid This event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) To wrap up Hackforge's week of accessibility programming, we're hosting a panel discussion on local accessibility issues. Featuring representatives from various advocacy and assistance groups, this event...
📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free Join us for an engaging virtual session during National Accessibility Week, featuring Ioana Gandrabur, Peer Trainer with the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA). Focused on accessible reading technologies, this session will explore: ⭢ CELA’s services for people with print disabilities - who can access them and how to get started⭢ What...
📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free For this year's National AccessAbility Week programming, Hackforge is teaming up with some brand new partners! During this special event, we'll be exploring how we can increase connections between people with disabilities and opportunities in the Canadian tech ecosystem. Join us on Wednesday, May 28th for a free lunchtime round table featuring...
📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) develops national accessibility standards to help build a barrier-free Canada — by and for people with disabilities. As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves, ASC is working to ensure accessibility and equity are built into these emerging technologies. In May 2024, ASC released a technical guide on accessible and...
📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free Join us for an engaging and interactive conversation with Dr. Jutta Treviranus, Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University and a global leader in digital inclusion. As part of Hackforge's National AccessAbility Week programming, this session will explore how artificial intelligence can both empower and marginalize — and why...
📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (1100 University Ave W, Windsor)👥 In Person Only💲 Free Join us on Saturday, May 31st for a thoughtful and engaging solo workshop that explores how we can build more inclusive and compassionate communities. Facilitator Evelina Baczewska offers a space to reflect on the ways our experiences, identities, and systems intersect...