UsableNet is thrilled to announce Jason Taylor, Chief Innovation Strategist and Advisor to the UsableNet CEO as speaker on two panels at the 34th Annual CSUN Technology Conference (CSUN) in Anaheim, CA.
Sponsored by California State University, this event brings together educators, government officials, tech industry executives, entrepreneurs, end-users and more to discuss how technology can improve the lives of people with disabilities and promote inclusiveness .CSUN is widely considered the the premiere event for assistive technology.
We're packing our bags and prepping for the show. If you plan to attend too, we've put together a list to help you make the the most of your time.
1: plan your sessions before you go
We suggest invite reviewing the full list of sessions on the conference website before you go to plan ahead and organize your time.
Be sure to attend "ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuits - 2018 Recap & Steps to Avoid the Risk," with Richard Hunt of Huey Huey, PLLC and Jason Taylor of UsableNet . The session on Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 8:00 AM PST in Elite 1/2, 1st Floor will present trends from research on all the ADA Web Accessibility-related Lawsuits in 2018, what the average lawsuit contains and how to best avoid litigation risk. This session will also take a look at data from Q1 2019 and 2019 emerging trends. Read speaker bios and register to attend.
In another not to be missed session, Jason will also speak on a panel with Joe DiNero, Blind User Tester and Educator and Sharron Rush, award winning co-founder and Executive Director of Knowbility, a nonprofit advocacy, consulting, and training company based in Austin Texas. This session, "New Demand for User-Testing from the Disability Community" is at 2:20 PM PST in Elite 1/2, 1st Floor. Learn how the new “gigging economy” is providing opportunity for the disability community or where your company can look to find assistive users if you need testing performed. Read speaker bios and register to attend.
An online version of the Session Quick Guide is now available. You can reach it via www.csun.edu.
2: View the latest technology
The Exhibit Hall at CSUN hosts the latest innovative products and services..All Exhibitors, Speakers, or Attendees may access the Exhibit Hall with their conference badge.
Visit the Exhibit Hall Registration to register. You must register for the Exhibit Hall if you are only visiting the exhibits.
The Exhibit Hall is located in the Grand Ballroom and Marquis Ballroom on the ground floor of the hotel. The Exhibit Hall Opening Reception will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, March 13, following the opening at 12:00 pm.
Interested in learning how UsableNet AQA can remove the need to purchase expensive licenses such as JAWS and reduces time needed to test with screen readers? Visit booth 718 to learn how UsableNet’s can enable and maintain accessibility for you.
3: Take time away
Conference days are long and you take-in a lot of information. While it can be a lot of fun to learn and network, make sure to take time to step away from the conference venue and relax. After a day of sessions, consider a visit and dinner with UsableNet at Ruth's Chris Steak House - we'd love to have you. Reserve your seat.
4: After the show - tell the world,
"I'm an Accessibility Ninja!"
In digital age, a "Ninja" has become a term for "a person who is expert or highly skilled in a specified field or activity," according to Dictionary.com. After the conference, show off your dedication and advanced expertise. Register now to stop by booth 718 and discuss your Website accessibility with us. We'll save you an "I'm an Accessibility Ninja!" mug.
For more information about the conference, visit CSUN’s Center on Disabilities website or call the center at 818-677-2578
