G3ict (The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs), an advocacy initiative of the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN GAID), is presenting the 2nd edition of the global conference and showcase, M-Enabling Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities next month.
Organized by G3ict and E.J. Krause and Associates, in cooperation with the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Summit is the only program of its kind focusing exclusively on mobile accessible services and assistive technology solutions that work for seniors and people with disabilities.
Leading accessibility experts have confirmed their presence at the Summit, including Judy Brewer (W3C); Javed Abidi (DPI); Donna Cordner (HelpAge USA); Julie Kearney (CEA); Matthew Gerst (CTIA); AFB’s Vice President of Programs and Policy, Paul Schroeder; Claudio Giugliemma (LucyTech); Jim Tobias (Inclusive Technologies); Anita S. Aaron (World Institute on Disability); Richard Orme (RNIB); and Robert Pearson (AMI); among several others from the telecom, mobile and tablet manufacturers, app developers, rehabilitation, senior care, education, financial services, travel and tourism, government services, and ICT fields.
The M-Enabling Summit will be held at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, on June 6 and 7, 2013. For more information on attendee benefits, latest agenda and sponsors of the Summit, visit http://www.m-enabling.com.
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