Symposium on Accessibility Holistic Awareness and Sensitization
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About the Event
The SAHAS Workshop—Symposium on Accessibility, Holistic Approaches, and Sensitization—is a dynamic platform dedicated to fostering inclusive dialogue, innovative solutions, and actionable strategies for creating accessible environments for all. The workshop emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating diverse perspectives to address the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and marginalized groups in accessing physical, digital, and social spaces.
Objectives The primary goals of the SAHAS Workshop include: Raising Awareness: Educating participants about the importance of accessibility and the diverse barriers faced by individuals in various spheres of life. Empowering Change: Equipping attendees with tools, knowledge, and actionable strategies to promote inclusivity in their communities and organizations. Collaborative Problem-Solving: Providing a forum for brainstorming and co-creating innovative, scalable solutions that address accessibility challenges. Fostering Sensitization: Encouraging empathy and understanding through experiential learning, case studies, and storytelling sessions.
Target Audience SAHAS is designed for a diverse audience, including educators, policymakers, architects, developers, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and anyone passionate about building a more inclusive world.
Expected Outcomes Increased awareness and understanding of accessibility challenges and solutions. Practical tools and frameworks to implement accessibility initiatives. A strengthened network of advocates and practitioners dedicated to inclusivity. Actionable strategies for fostering empathy and dismantling systemic barriers.
Join the SAHAS Workshop to be part of a transformative journey towards a more accessible, inclusive, and empathetic society. Together, we can create spaces that welcome everyone.
Together, let’s create a world that welcomes everyone!
08:45 AM
Introduction & Opening
Speaker: James Scott
09:00 AM
Current Design Strategies
Speaker: Jane Roberts
10:30 AM
Future of Design & Web
Speaker: Hank Freeman
12:30 PM
Lunch Time
Speaker: James Scott
01:30 PM
Client and User Experience
Speaker: Robert Reid
02:30 PM
AI & Web Design
Speaker: Alex Keller
03:30 PM
Design Flow
Speaker: Tina Flores
05:00 PM
Conclusion & QA Session
Speaker: James Scott
Meet the Speakers
Our bench of speakers includes some well-established and successful designers who are known to be ruling the industry for years. Join the seminar and take a step closer to being an expert.
Nekram Upadhyay
Founder & CEO
Hank Freeman
Web Developer
Tina Flores
UX Designer
James Scott
UX Analyst
About the Organizers
The International Center for Research on Assistive Technology and Accessibility (i-CReAT) is a pioneering institute aimed at advancing research in the field of assistive technology (AT) and accessibility. The center focuses on research, innovation, awareness, training, and capacity building. i-CReAT strives to establish an ecosystem among various stakeholders including industry, academia, clinical, policy and advocacy groups.
Through interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships, i-CReAT empowers ecosystem partners to deliver impactful/acceptable solutions that enhance quality of life for individuals in need of AT intervention.
Our bench of speakers includes some well-established and successful designers who are known to be ruling the industry for years. Join the seminar and take a step closer to being an expert.
