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First International Accessing the Future Conference to Take Place 20-21 July

9 April –   "Accessing the Future: A global collaborative exploration for accessibility in the next decade" is a first-of-its-kind conference dedicated to identifying the next generation of accessibility challenges and the impact of technology five to 10 years in the future. It will be held 20-21 July in Boston, Mass., USA

An IEEE international conference organized in partnership with IBM and hosted by Northeastern University, "Accessing the Future" will bring together leaders from government, academia, industry and advocacy groups to define key accessibility standards and future technology roadmaps to build a smarter, more accessible world. The agenda will include plenary and working sessions centered around conference tracks on universal design and accessibility standards, patient-centered collaborative care, accessible on-line workplaces and communities, and transportation and travel.

For more information, including a list of confirmed keynote speakers, visit the conference Web page.