Join Accenture & Disability:IN for
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
on Capitol Hill
Thursday, May 16, 2019 | 10AM - 2PM ET
Russell Senate Office Building
Room 325 Kennedy Caucus Room
Explore accessibility advancements and hear from thought leaders on the future of accessibility.
Agenda (Tentative)
Emcee: Jill Houghton, President and CEO, Disability:IN
10:00am - 10:30 am: Opening showcase
Experience accessible technology prior to start
10:30 am - 10:45am: Welcome remarks from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers
10:45 am - 11:45 am: “The Accessibility Advantage” panel discussion
- Moderator: Chad Jerdee, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Accenture
- Panelists:
- Monica Shah Desai, Director, Public Policy at Facebook
- Dominic Lacy, Chief Innovation Officer at Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)
- Russell Shaffer, Director, Global Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Walmart
- Mike Shebanek, Senior Director, Accessibility at Verizon Media (previously Oath)
11:45 am- 12:00 pm: Closing remarks from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Networking reception and accessibility showcase from partner companies and organizations
Audience: Members of the U.S. Senate and House, congressional staffers, business and non-profit leaders
Dress code: Business
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