RNIB Scotland gets set to host its Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference
The RNIB Scotland will host its Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference to hear from global experts in the technology and accessibility community this week in Glasgow, Scotland.
RNIB Scotland is a UK charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people in the UK with sight loss, it will hold the event with support from partners in the global technology community in the IMAX Theatre Screen at Glasgow Science Centre, Scotland on 21 and 22 June.
There will also be a marketplace in the entrance Atrium to explore the latest assistive technologies that enable greater independence for blind and partially sighted people.
Demonstrated products will include hardware and software to assist people with reading difficulties, smart TV accessibility features, accessible gaming options, walking aids, electronic braille devices, a photography kit, and many assistive devices more.
The two-day conference aims to cover a dynamic blend of topics as diverse as they are interconnected. It will discuss people, tech and intersectionality, environment, connectivity, sustainability, and wellness, all within the context of blindness and low vision.
RNIB Connect Radio, the official media partner of the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference, will be broadcasting live from the event ensuring you can keep up to date with all the latest news, discussions, and key notes speeches.
The sessions will cover a range of topics including the significance of sustainable development goals (SDGs) for digital inclusion, presented by Axel Lebolis, from the global G3ict UN initiative, on day one, Wednesday 21 June.
Christopher Patnoe, Accessibility Lead EMEA at Google, will take part in the Digital Wellbeing and Hybrid Happiness presentation.
While presentations from Abertay University Students will cover Onboarding Accessibility Features in Videogames on day two, Thursday 22 June.
Delegates are also invited to an evening Civic Reception held at Glasgow City Chambers on 21 June 2023 to mark the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Register to attend here.
RNIB recently helped to provide instant access to thousands of audio books by asking Amazon’s Alexa.
