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SUMMARY:LUG Virtual Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nCome join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month’s Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHelp with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.\n\n\n\nCurrent Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts\, learn\, and have fun! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: Thursday\, May 22nd🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-virtual-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Accessible Reading Technology: Where We Are and Where We're Going
DESCRIPTION:📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin 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: \n\n\n\n⭢ CELA’s services for people with print disabilities – who can access them and how to get started⭢ What accessible contents does CELA offer and how are these made available?⭢ The current and future state of accessible reading tech \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a community member\, accessibility professional\, or content creator interested in accessible publishing\, this free event offers valuable insights\, practical resources\, and time for open discussion. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, May 27th🕦 6 – 8PM📍 Virtual – Register via Zoom \n\n\n\nLearn more about CELA on their website.
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/accessible-reading-technology/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Labour Market Interventions Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nFor 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 28th for a free lunchtime round table featuring representatives from: \n\n\n\nAse Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities https://asecommunityfoundation.com/ \n\n\n\nSETSI (Social Economy Through Social Inclusion) https://www.setsi.ca/Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR) https://ccndr.ca/This is a virtual event that will be held over Zoom. Please email MAAT@setsi.ca to register \n\n\n\n📆 Wednesday\, May 28th🕦 12 – 1 PM EDT📍 Virtual – Register by emailing MAAT@setsi.ca
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/labour-market-interventions-roundtable/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Government of Canada Accessible & Equitable AI Standard: Group Review
DESCRIPTION:📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nAccessibility 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. \n\n\n\nIn May 2024\, ASC released a technical guide on accessible and equitable AI\, and a draft standard is now available for public review. The final standard is expected to be published in winter 2026. While these standards will be mandatory for federally regulated organizations (like banks\, air travel\, and Canada Post)\, all AI developers can benefit from aligning their work with them. \n\n\n\nAt Hackforge\, we’re curious: How can we assess the accessibility of AI systems? And more importantly\, how can we ensure the systems we build are equitable and inclusive? We’re diving into the documents to find out — and we’d love for you to join us. \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, May 29 from 3:30 to 5 PM EDT\, join Saamer Mansoor\, creator of BeAware Deaf Assistant\, for an overview of the draft standard and a discussion on what it means for developers. Come to explore highlights of the standard\, ask questions\, and take part in conversations at the intersection of artificial intelligence\, accessibility\, and equity. \n\n\n\nThis session leads into Friday’s event\, where Dr. Jutta Treviranus — chair of the Technical Committee on Accessible and Equitable AI Systems — will offer a free online talk for the Hackforge community. \n\n\n\n📆 Thursday\, May 29th🕦 3:30 – 5PM📍 Virtual – Register via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/government-of-canada-accessible/
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SUMMARY:Equitable AI: Designing for Inclusive Access
DESCRIPTION:📍Zoom💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin 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 equity\, accessibility\, and responsible design must guide the future of AI systems. \n\n\n\nDrawing from her leadership in developing the Accessible and Equitable AI Technical Guide and international standards\, Dr. Treviranus will share insights into current and emerging risks\, strategies to safeguard diverse users\, and the process behind shaping inclusive global guidelines. Whether you’re designing AI tools\, implementing accessible technologies\, or simply interested in the intersection of ethics\, tech\, and inclusion\, this event is for you. \n\n\n\nExpect a lively blend of presentation and discussion\, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage directly. This free event will be hosted live on Zoom and is open to all professionals\, practitioners\, and community members passionate about building an equitable digital future. \n\n\n\n📆 Friday\, May 30th🕦 11AM – 12:30 PM📍 Virtual – Register via ZoomAs a primer to this event\, we suggest attending the Accessible and Equitable AI Standard Group Review\, happening on Thursday afternoon
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/equitable-ai-designing-for-inclusive-access/
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