How technology is making the world more accessible for people who are blind or partially sighted
Join us this Global Accessibility Awareness Day when we’ll be exploring how different technologies are helping to make the world more accessible for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Our host Product Director, Chris Holton will join; Andy Lane, Be My Eyes, and Darren Tan, Zapvision, as they share the latest updates, delve into the current and future roles of assistive technologies and share their experiences. The session will also feature a special pre-recorded introduction by Joe Devon, co-founder of GAAD.
What You'll Learn:
- The significance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and its impact on technology and accessibility.
- Insights on technologies shaping accessibility solutions for people who are blind or partially sighted.
- A deep dive into Zapvision and Be My Eyes and how they are impacting the lives of people who are blind or partially sighted.
Speakers
At Zappar, Chris serves as the Sales Director, overseeing commercial and sales strategy for the platform side of the business. Chris works across design and software engineering teams, as well as working closely with the business teams and customers to ensure that Zappar thrives as one of the industry leaders in the fields of computer vision and augmented reality.
Darren lends his knowledge and experience to the Zapvision team helping test and develop our Accessible QR codes.
Andy works with Be My Eyes testing their technology, including Be My AI and Accessible QR codes within the Be My Eyes app.
As the Co-Founder and Chair of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Foundation, Joe is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of creating inclusive digital experiences.