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SUMMARY:Disability Pride: Informed and Committed Actions Towards Undoing Ableism
DESCRIPTION:📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (1100 University Ave W\, Windsor)👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, May 31st for a thoughtful and engaging solo workshop that explores how we can build more inclusive and compassionate communities. \n\n\n\nFacilitator Evelina Baczewska offers a space to reflect on the ways our experiences\, identities\, and systems intersect — and how we can support belonging\, dignity\, and shared responsibility in our communities. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed for community leaders\, educators\, advocates\, and anyone interested in fostering deeper understanding and more meaningful inclusion. Through personal stories\, guided reflection\, and collaborative discussion\, we’ll explore how to move beyond surface-level inclusion and toward practices that truly support equity and connection. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll imagine what a more just and welcoming community can look like — and how each of us can be part of that change. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Evelina and her work on her website. \n\n\n\n📆 Saturday\, May 31st🕦 3 – 5 PM📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (1100 University Ave W\, Windsor)🎫 RSVP below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/disability-pride/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,In-Person
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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/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T170000
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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/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T130000
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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
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Virtual
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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
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T193000
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SUMMARY:Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nWindsor is a city with immense potential — yet it continues to face deep-rooted challenges\, including the highest unemployment rate among major Canadian cities and persistently high poverty rates that disproportionately affect people with disabilities\, racialized communities\, and children. \n\n\n\nAs part of National AccessAbility Awareness Week\, Forward Together invites changemakers to reimagine Windsor’s future through the lens of accountability\, transparency\, and responsiveness. This event explores the systemic barriers that limit community engagement and economic participation\, and offers bold\, practical strategies to transition from symbolic inclusion to true belonging\, dignity\, and justice. \n\n\n\nHosted by David Best of BEST Accessibility Consulting\, this free\, one-hour session will examine the global and local forces shaping Windsor’s path forward\, and offer innovative approaches that will empower every citizen to thrive. \n\n\n\nLet’s move beyond awareness — let’s lead with action. \n\n\n\n📆 Date: May 26\, 2025🕦Time: 6pm-7:30pm📍Location: Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom✔️In-Person RSVP below🖥️ Virtual RSVP via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/forward-together-accessibility-and-inclusion-for-all/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThe web should be accessible to everyone—but many digital experiences still leave users with disabilities behind. This hands-on event will introduce essential web accessibility techniques\, helping developers\, designers\, and content creators build inclusive websites that meet W3C-WCAG 2.2 standards. Led by David Best and Jason Pomerleau (President of ELEV8 WEB STUDIO)\, this session will provide practical skills to make your websites keyboard-friendly\, screen reader-compatible\, and legally compliant. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis event is ideal for web content authors\, visual designers\, computer science students\, front-end developers looking to improve their skills\, and web studios wanting to stand out from the competition. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n✅ How assistive technologies interact with websites✅ Coding ARIA states\, roles\, and properties✅ Techniques for keyboard-friendly navigation✅ Best practices for accessible interface design✅ How to achieve W3C-WCAG 2.2 compliance \n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\n\nBasic knowledge of HTML\, CSS\, and JavaScript\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n\n\n\n\nLaptop or mobile device\n\n\n\nScreen reader & keyboard (Screen Readers come loaded on most devices)\n\n\n\nDevelopment environment (e.g.\, CodePen)\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n📆 Date: March 20🕦 Time: 6-8pm📍Location: Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom✔️In-Person RSVP below🖥️ Virtual RSVP via Zoom \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by ELEV8 WEB STUDIO and aims to empower developers to create a more inclusive web. Students with disabilities are encouraged to attend. \n\n\n\nLet’s build a better web—for everyone! 🌍
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/introduction-to-accessible-rich-internet-applications-aria/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Bridging Communities for Inclusive Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:📍Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr W)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\nThis event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series\, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) \n\n\n\nTo wrap up Hackforge’s week of accessibility programming\, we’re hosting a panel discussion on local accessibility issues. \n\n\n\nFeaturing representatives from various advocacy and assistance groups\, this event will explore local inclusion initiatives. David Best will moderate\, and audience members will be given the chance to ask questions. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for the complete list of panelists! \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr W) and Online via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegister to attend online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHackforge’s Accessibility Series is made possible with the support of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/bridging-communities-for-inclusive-decision-making/
LOCATION:Art Windsor-Essex\, 401 Riverside Dr W\, Windsor\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240531T200000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Harmony: Imagining Universal Integration
DESCRIPTION:📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave\, W.)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\nThis event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series\, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) \n\n\n\nJoin us for an immersive event as we delve into the world of accessibility tools and technologies designed for individuals with sensory impairments. \n\n\n\nIn the first half of the event\, David Best\, a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience at IBM and who himself is blind\, takes the stage. David will lead a captivating half-hour session where he will showcase essential tools for individuals with visual impairments. David will provide firsthand insights and practical demonstrations that shed light on the remarkable advancements enhancing accessibility for the visually impaired. \n\n\n\nFollowing David’s session\, Saamer Mansoor will talk about his journey on creating the startup BeAware and its line of tools for the d/Deaf community. He will briefly talk about the need for entrepreneurs to help bridge gaps in society in a world designed without inclusion in mind. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re passionate about accessibility\, a seasoned professional/entrepreneur\, or simply curious about the incredible innovations shaping our world\, this event promises to be an enriching experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn\, engage\, and envision a more inclusive future for all. \n\n\n\n📅 Friday\, May 31st \n\n\n\n⏲ 6 – 8 PM \n\n\n\n📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave. W) and Online via Zoom \n\n\n\n💲 Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHackforge’s Accessibility Series is made possible with the support of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/sensory-harmony-imagining-universal-integration/
LOCATION:ALSO\, 1100 University Ave W\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124550
CREATED:20240503T220052Z
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SUMMARY:Undoing Ableism as Praxis of Disability Pride
DESCRIPTION:📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave\, W.)👥 In-Person Only \n\n\n\nThis event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series\, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) \n\n\n\nAn interactive workshop for students\, professionals\, and community members seeking to create accessible spaces for people with disabilities\, and anyone affected by ableism. \n\n\n\nFaced with the burden of successfully reproducing norms that align with a dominant culture\, language\, religion\, appearance\, age\, health\, general ways of being\, navigating\, and learning –– or otherwise being subjected to judgement or exclusion\, this workshop employs experiential learning strategies to explore the forces and lived consequences of ableism. In a world sustained on deeply entrenched norms of somatic and neurological ideals of mental and physical strength\, this interactive session underscores ableism as a source of oppression for disabled folks. \n\n\n\nThroughout the workshop\, participants are asked to examine how the microstructures of language and macro-interactions with social\, medical\, and institutional practices and policy reinforce ableist tendencies that value able-bodiedness as the desired ideal. \n\n\n\nParticipants will reflect on their own interactions with ableism and develop the skill to dislodge commonly held ableist beliefs. Demonstrating lived experiences of ableism as having biological\, social\, and mental health effects\, participants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild an environment that acknowledges the challenges of initiating difficult conversations addressing forms of exclusion and oppression\n\n\n\nRecognize ableism as a system of barriers in everyday life contexts\n\n\n\nApply practical strategies of undoing ableism as praxis (informed and committed action) of disability pride\n\n\n\n\nPerhaps most notably\, this workshop demonstrates that\, “you don’t have to be disabled to experience ableism.” – Talila Lewis \n\n\n\nThis workshop is delivered by Evelina Baczewska\, a feminist sociologist\, specializing in disability pride/disability justice. \n\n\n\n📅 Thursday\, May 30th \n\n\n\n⏲ 6 – 8PM \n\n\n\n📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave\, W.) \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nIn-Person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHackforge’s Accessibility Series is made possible with the support of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/undoing-ableism-as-praxis-of-disability-pride/
LOCATION:ALSO\, 1100 University Ave W\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124550
CREATED:20240426T132804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T150157Z
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SUMMARY:Delivering Accessible Web Content
DESCRIPTION:📍University of Windsor Advanced Computing Hub\, Workshop Space\, 4th Floor (300 Ouellette Ave\, Windsor – Above Hackforge)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\nThis event is being held as part of Hackforge’s Accessibility Series\, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 – June 1) \n\n\n\nIn an era where digital experiences shape our daily lives\, it’s crucial to ensure that everyone can access and navigate websites seamlessly. This event is your gateway to mastering the art of web accessibility and making a positive impact in the online world. \n\n\n\nPresented by Jason Pomerleau of Elev8 Web Studio\, this event will cover WCAG standards and how to follow them. While geared towards web developers\, anyone who works in digital marketing\, content management\, and graphic design can benefit from attending. \n\n\n\nIn-person and virtual spots are available\, and attendance is free. Please note that there will be no recording of this event made available after the fact\, so be sure to take notes! \n\n\n\n📅⏲ Monday\, May 27th\, 1 – 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n📍 University of Windsor Advanced Computing Hub\, Workshop Space\, 4th Floor (300 Ouellette Ave\, Windsor – Above Hackforge) \n\n\n\nPlease note that there is elevator access for this event. A volunteer will be available at the outdoor elevator entrance on Ouellette Ave to swipe attendees into the University) \n\n\n\nRegister to attend In-Person in the RSVP below. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend Virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nElev8 Web Studio is southwestern Ontario’s leading WordPress development team. From a single web page to more than a million\, Elev8 Web Studio builds custom themes and plugins for organizations of all shapes and sizes\, from the smallest non-profit to multinational corporations. They are also the authors of WordPress Snippets\, the most popular WordPress extension for Visual Studio Code with 375\,000 active users. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHackforge’s Accessibility Series is made possible with the support of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/building-an-accessible-website/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124550
CREATED:20240503T222621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T134910Z
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SUMMARY:Achieving AODA Compliance
DESCRIPTION:📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave\, W.)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\nThe Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was first passed in 2005\, and set the goal of developing a fully accessible Ontario by 2025. \n\n\n\nThis is a complicated and ongoing process that requires people and organizations from across the province to participate. From Ontario.ca: “By working together\, businesses\, organizations\, communities and all levels of government can meet the goal of making Ontario more accessible and inclusive.” \n\n\n\nTo show how everyone can contribute to a fully accessible Ontario\, A Life Worth Living is sharing their experience in developing their Business Accessibility Toolkit. The free presentation will provide practical advice for AODA compliance\, and details B2B solutions that make the goal of a fully accessible Ontario an achievable reality. \n\n\n\n📅 Sunday\, May 26 \n\n\n\n⏲ 2 – 4 PM \n\n\n\n📍ALSO (1100 University Ave W)\, and online via Zoom \n\n\n\n💲 Free \n\n\n\nRegister to attend in-person in below page. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend Virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\nA Life Worth Living is a Windsor-based organization that provides accessibility training and consulting. Consultants Steve Perpich and Judy Robinet will be delivering the material. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHackforge’s Accessibility Series is made possible with the support of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/achieving-aoda-compliance/
LOCATION:ALSO\, 1100 University Ave W\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124550
CREATED:20240502T003557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T195911Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice
DESCRIPTION:📍  Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave. W\, Windsor)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\nThis 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). \n\n\n\nThe third Thursday of each May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get people to share lived experiences and innovative ideas about digital access and inclusion. \n\n\n\nIn this session we will learn about the Ontario open for business economic growth strategy that requires all Ontario organizations to implement the four core principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The AODA was passed into law in 2005 with the goal of full inclusion by 2025. The purpose of AODA is to create a more inclusive province\, that can attract more economic growth by removing as many barriers as possible\, making Ontario open for everyone. \n\n\n\nPresenter David Best will dig into how the AODA can help your business reach larger markets. He’ll cover the four value proposition principles that can help your business attract customers and stand out in the market: \n\n\n\nDignity: From information to knowledge (Knowledge is power) \n\n\n\nIndependence: From accessibility to usability (Usability is enabling) \n\n\n\nIntegration: From passive to active (Active is inclusive) \n\n\n\nEquality: From chaos to stability (Stability is satisfaction) \n\n\n\nDavid Best of BEST Accessibility Consulting is an Accessibility Information Technology Specialist with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He has worked for Air Canada\, and recently retired from IBM. David was also one of the first blind individuals to graduate with a B.Sc. in computer science from a Canadian University. \n\n\n\n📅 Thursday\, May 16th \n\n\n\n⏲ 6 – 8 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave. W\, Windsor)  \n\n\n\nCost: free \n\n\n\nRegister to attend In-Person in below RSVP box. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend Virtually: Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHackforge’s Accessibility Series is made possible with the support of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/disability-inclusion-from-possibilities-to-practice/
LOCATION:ALSO\, 1100 University Ave W\, Unit A\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 5S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Accessibility Series,Hybrid
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