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Short notice, but...
Best, Peter
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From: Kelly Gasque via leadership <[log in to unmask]
Subject: [leadership] White House Disability and Inclusive
Technology Summit Live Stream
Date sent: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:45:30 +0000
White House Disability and Inclusive Technology Summit
Technological advancements with the potential to increase the
independence and community integration of people with
disabilities are moving at breakneck speed. New connected
devices, which becomes part of the Internet of Things, are being
brought into the market every day.
This morning, the White House will host a technology summit with
The American Association of People with Disabilities. This
summit will bring together disability advocates, technology
industry representatives, and Federal officials to examine
approaches to ensure that the Internet of Things is accessible
and that inclusive design is central to tech development.
The event will be live-streamed beginning at 9:00 AM ET. Visit
www.whitehouse.gov/live to tune in. You can also follow the
conversation and join in using the hashtags #DesignForAll and
#InclusiveTech .
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: White House Disability and Inclusive Technology Summit
WHEN: 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: www.whitehouse.gov/live
JOIN IN: #DesignForAll and #InclusiveTech
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