Alliance for Full Participation

Friday, November 18

Come  join us for a series of interactive showcases to see the latest ways that technology is being used to increase competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. --  "Beam Me Up Scotty!  Virtual Tools & Virtual Jobs":  The world is truly a different place now with many available tools to help us stay connected, work from anywhere, & be productive.  In fact, more & more people with & without disabilities are finding creative ways to boost their employment with virtual tools.  Come see a virtual demonstration of the new world of work! 

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. --  "Working Smart with Assistive Technology!  Devices, Tools, & Gadgets to Help Support Your Employment":   Assistive Technology (AT) has been around literally for centuries & has helped people live more independently & interactively.  Today we have a booming Assistive Technology industry with thousands of options to assist with our cognition, organization, communication, health, general living....... & to get, keep, & flourish in our careers.  Come learn about just some of the AT that's available!  

3:00  - 4:00 p.m.  --  "The Future Is Here!  Everyday Technology As Assistive Technology":  Who could've imagined that one day every computer would come loaded with "AT"?  That we'd all be hooked on gadgets & technology for everyday use?  And that you could shop for Assistive Technology by yourself, in generic stores, & have many options to choose from?  Well that day is now!  Tune in, turn on, & drop by to hear from some of today's big manufacturers of amazing & everyday "AT"!