Promises and Challenges of Mobile IT and Mobile Applications
Relevant to the Community of People with Disabilities
May 19, 2011
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
You are cordially invited to join ITKAN, a not-for-profit network affiliated with the Illinois Technology Foundation (ITF), for an IT industry event on the promises and challenges of mobile IT and mobile applications relevant to the community of people with disabilities. RSVP today to Pat Maher at pmaher@nablement.com.
| When: |
Thursday, May 19, 2011 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Microsoft Technology Center 200 E. Randolph Street, 2nd floor Conference Room: MTC #3 Chicago, IL 60601 Enjoy Microsoft’s introduction video |
| Who Should Attend: |
This event is for anyone interested in the revolutionary changes occurring in mobile technology, the accessibility challenges to mobile devices and applications, and how to evolve mobile communications for people with a disability. By attending, you will discover how to harness the power of mobile technology to engage with this market audience. Whether you are an IT professional (or an aspiring IT professional) with disabilities* or are interested in innovating mobile technology and its impact on communications specific to the presence of disability, don’t miss this event. The event will feature: - Mobile technology demos - Subject matter experts on mobile devices and applications - Open discussion |
RSVP by Tuesday, May 17
Email Pat Maher at pmaher@nablement.com to attend.
Event Agenda
Introduction and Demonstration of Microsoft Mobile Platform
5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
This demonstration will be given by Shawn Noroozi, Mobility Solution Specialist.
Mobile Applications and Technology: The Promise and Challenges for Users with Disabilities
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Join us as we explore the explosion in mobile technology and software applications, their applicability to the disability community and considerations on what the future may bring in this revolutionary segment of IT. This is a facilitated discussion with Matt Mead, Managing Director and CTO of Redpoint Technologies and Keith Franklin, Director of Cloud and .NET Services, MPS Partners.
Closing Comments and Networking
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Pat Maher at 312-756-1760 or pmaher@nablement.com.
*Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this event.
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