Accessibility in Tech presented by Microsoft

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Capital Factory welcomes you to our 1st Annual Accessibility In Tech Summit!

<p> We're dedicated to increasing diversity in the tech community and making our coworking space an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and identities. </p><p><a href="https://info.capitalfactory.com/aitsummit?hs_preview=SAfYdrtj-46999208721" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Check out the schedule</strong></a> for our Full Day of Programming.</p><p>Check out our 2019 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, which reflects on our work the past few years, what we're doing currently, and how we want to continue improving in the future. <a href="https://austinstartups.com/2019-diversity-equity-inclusion-at-capital-factory-3ea8ddeee16" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Read more about it here</strong></a>. If you have any feedback or comments, we'd love to hear from you!</p><h3><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AFFuZ7zpTUS7Zyj1YNj8LQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to join. </a></h3><h3><strong>**IMPORTANT NOTE: This event will be entirely virtual and live-streamed on Zoom Webinar.</strong></h3><h3></h3><h3>WHO IS THE EVENT FOR?</h3><p>Diversely-abled leaders, entrepreneurs, and allies in tech who support and invest in diversity and inclusion. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8924197/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Join our new LinkedIn Group and start connecting</strong> with fellow entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and more who will be attending the summit!</a> Discuss takeaways, the session topics as well as future opportunities during and after the event!</p><h3></h3><h3>WHAT TO EXPECT</h3><p>Attendees can look forward to a keynote chat from the President of the National Organization on Disability, insightful discussion sessions, a startup showcase pitch competition, and panels on accessibility in design and accessibility in hiring and human resource management.</p><h3></h3><h3>WHAT ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS? </h3><p>• Captioning will be embedded and will appear on-screen during all sessions. English will be the default on all captioning. Attendees will have the option to change the language of the captions. </p><p>• All sessions will be recorded and available post-event on YouTube to enjoy in any time zone! </p><p>• PowerPoint/Google Slides decks will be shared with attendees prior to the event. </p><p>• Please list any special requests in the sign-up form or otherwise email programs@capitalfactory.com. </p><p></p><p></p><h3>WELCOME REMARKS &amp; SPOTLIGHT speakers include</h3>

<p><strong>Joshua Baer</strong></p><p>Founder &amp; CEO at Capital Factory<strong> </strong>| <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshuaBaer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@JoshuaBaer</a></p><p></p>

<p><strong>Megan Lawrence</strong></p><p>Senior Accessibility Technical Evangelist at Microsoft | <a href="https://twitter.com/accessgeo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@accessgeo</a></p><p></p>

<p><strong>Carolina Cardosa</strong></p><p>Inclusion and Diversity Client Market Lead at Accenture | <a href="https://twitter.com/carozcardoso" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@carozcardoso</a></p><p></p>

<p><strong>Cristina Rodgers</strong></p><p>Founder and CEO of Mens Gold Boxx</p><p></p>

<p><strong>Zuby Onwuta </strong></p><p>Founder of Think and Zoom | <a href="https://twitter.com/ZubyOnwuta" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@ZubyOnwuta</a></p><p></p>

<p><strong>Carol Glazer</strong></p><p>President at the National Organization on Disability | <a href="https://twitter.com/CarolGlazer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@CarolGlazer</a></p><p></p>

<h3></h3><h3>ACCESSIBILITY IN DESIGN speakers include </h3>

<p><strong>Jen Smith</strong></p><p>Senior Accessibility Program Manager at Microsoft | <a href="https://twitter.com/jenniaynlynn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@jenniaynlynn</a></p><p></p>

<p><strong>Wendy Fox</strong></p><p>Design System Lead at LogMeIn | <a href="https://twitter.com/drwendyfox" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@drwendyfox</a></p><p></p><p></p>

<h3>ACCESSIBILITY IN HIRING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT speakers include </h3>

<p><strong>Teresa Thomas</strong></p><p>The MITRE Corporation’s Program Lead for Neurodiverse Talent Enablement | <a href="https://twitter.com/themamateresa" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@themamateresa</a></p><p></p>

<p><strong>Melissa Dobbins</strong></p><p>Founder &amp; CEO at Career.Place<strong> </strong></p><p></p><p></p><h3>PRESENTED BY MICROSOFT</h3>

<h3></h3><h3></h3><h3>SPECIAL THANKS TO ACCENTURE, MITRE, BAKER BOTTS, AND THINK &amp; ZOOM</h3>

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