The AT&T Corporate Accessibility Technology Office and the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies (Wireless RERC) are conducting workshops for people with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals on how to use accessibility features found on smartphones and tablets.
Wireless Independence Now! Workshops are free of charge, open to the public, and are not marketing or sales events. Participants do not need to be AT&T customers in order to attend. CART and Sign Language Interpreters will be provided as needed.
Workshops will focus on accessibility features helpful for the following users:
• People who use hearing aids
• People who use text and video services
• People who have communication difficulties
• People who have difficulty seeing
• People with attention, concentration, or sensory difficulties
• People with dexterity or mobility impairments
• Caregivers and Professionals who assist people with disabilities
Workshops will review:
• Accessibility features found on smartphones, phablets, and tablets that use Apple or Android Operating Systems
• Accessibility resources for services, devices, and mobile applications
• Ways to improve the accessibility of devices and services
Workshop Flow (60 – 90 minutes):
1. Introduction and general questions about experiences with phones and tablets
2. Presentation on accessibility features and resources
3. Breakout sessions – participants paired with workshop staff for hands-on assistance with devices
4. Exit survey
Wireless Independence Now! Events
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 23 | Sand Diego, CA | CSUN 2016 |
| April 29 | New York City | AT&T Store of the Future |
| April 30 | New Jersey/New York City | Abilities Expo |
| June 13-14 | Washington, DC | G3ict M-Enabling |
| June 24 | Chicago, IL | Abilities Expo |
| June 25 | Chicago, IL | AT&T Store of the Future |
| September 16 | Boston, MA | Abilitie Expo |
| September 17 | Boston, MA | AT&T Store of the Future |
| TBD | Dalas, TX | AT&T Store of the Future |
| TBD | Atlanta, GA | AT&T Store of the Future |
Workshop Presentations
General Disability Presentation
Cognitive Impairment Presentation
Dexterity Impairment Presentation
Hearing Impairment Presentation
Vision Impairment Presentation
We want your feedback if you've atteneded a Wireless Indpendence Now Workshop! Take our survey to let us know how we did!
Program Contacts:
• Ben Lippincott – Wireless RERC: (404) 894-7034; ben@imtc.gatech.edu
• Kendra Cox – AT&T Corporate Accessibility Technology Office: kendra.cox@att.com
