Meet us at the M-Enabling Summit event of Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments. June 11 -13, 2018 @ Booth 302.
Location: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Ave Arlington, Virginia 22202 USA
Washington, DC Telephone: 1-703-413-1300
M-Enabling Summit 2018 The M-Enabling Summit has established itself as the leading global conference covering the fast-moving technology innovations that enable seniors and persons with disabilities to access digital content and services and interact with their environment in new ways.
The M-Enabling Summit is the ideal venue to support independent living in an interconnected world for seniors and persons with disabilities. With its 2018 theme “Accessible and Assistive Technologies Innovations: New Frontiers for Independent Living” the Summit offers a platform for technology vendors to promote their accessible products, services and assistive technologies and to network with accessibility professionals and organizations seeking to address compliance challenges and market development opportunities. Attendees of the M-Enabling Summit are decision-makers looking to leverage technological advances in accessibility as an essential differentiator in gaining a competitive advantage.
In addition, the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) will again be joining the M-Enabling Summit to host technical and organizational training tracks, expanding its reach among accessibility professionals. The 7th edition of the M-Enabling Summit Global Conference and Showcase will be held on June 11-13, 2018 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, in Washington, D.C.
Learn, network, and improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities.
Featured Topics Include:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for user interface
AI and Robotics for Smart Homes
Augmented Reality Applications (AR)
Aging in Place: Connected Health and Big Data for Activity Monitoring
Accessible Security, Identification and Privacy Protection
Digital Assistants
Autonomous Car and Drone Technologies
Consumer Technology Products and IoT for Independent Living
In the Spotlight at the 2018 M-Enabling Summit:
Innovation for speech, hearing, visual, mobility and cognitive disabilities
Entertainment for Independent Living (TV, gaming, movie theaters and public spaces)
Smart Cities for All
5G and connectivity for advanced assistive apps and services
Web Accessibility 508 and (WCAG 2.1, Section 508 refresh)
TL;DR: On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the updated guidelines for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring state and local governments to follow WCAG 2.1 AA standards for their websites and mobile applications. While there are specific requirements, the updates also include exceptions for archived content and certain social media posts. This isn’t a heavy-handed mandate but a necessary step toward ensuring digital accessibility for everyone.
In the fast-paced digital landscape of today, ensuring accessibility for all users is not just a competitive aspect of the market but a legal necessity. With the rise in lawsuits related to website accessibility, businesses and website owners are increasingly finding themselves under scrutiny for non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, navigating the complexities of ADA compliance can be daunting and time-consuming, often diverting attention from core business activities. Enter EqualWeb`s automatic AI-powered accessibility software – a game-changer in simplifying the process and alleviating one major worry for businessmen and website owners alike.
In 2004, Italy introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation known as the Legge Stanca, or Law 4/2004. This legislation, also referred to as the Stanca Act, established a set of guidelines for ensuring the accessibility of websites and mobile applications for people with disabilities. Italy has recently expanded its accessibility law to apply to large private entities, which establishes the Stanca Law even more as a significant force in promoting digital inclusion in the boot-shaped peninsula.
