VaccesS Expo – The first of its kind! – Be there to participate in it!

Vaccess Expo on Accessibility For All

About the Vaccess

VaccesS is one such program designed to create awareness on access. The event has two parts; an awareness run and expo. Access includes attitudinal access and the awareness run on the third of April is aimed at creating and building a positive attitude. The objective of expo to be held on the second and third of April is to connect the people who are creating accessible designs/equipment/assistive devices etc. and the end users. Users of course include persons with disabilities, disabled peoples organizations, NGOS and schools for persons with disabilities. But more importantly the various sections of the community like mainstream education institutions, corporate, builders, architects, government officials and so on.

What will the two day event cover?

• Mobility Aids
• Assistive technologies and devices
• Chairs & accessories
• Medical equipment
• Home automation tools
• Home furnishings & accessories
• Ramps/lifts
• Bus, Car, Van conversions
• Organisations providing services to Pwd
• Bathroom equipments
• Clothing & apparel
• Daily living aids
• Physical fitness, sports and leisure
• Legal services
• Rehabilitative care/services
• Travel & hospitality services

Who will participate?

• Corporates working on Inclusive work space
• Diversity Managers
• CTO/Project Manager/ Product Specialist/Software Testers
• Architects promoting physical access
• Web Developers
• Assistive Technology product vendors
• Software /IT Companies with accessible products
• Universal Design implementing organisations
• Corporate CSR Heads
• Government Authorities
• Rehabilitation Specialists / counselors
• People with Disabilities & their caregivers
• Policy makers & Disability Advocates
• NGO’s, Self Advocacy groups, Disability Organizations
• Social Workers
• Students from Engineering/ Architect / B.Ed/
• Media

Highlights

• Ways to create Barrier free environment
• Technological Solutions for Home/ Workplace/Transportation
• Assistive technologies and devices
• Web & Computer Accessibility
• Knowledge of the latest products, services and applications
• Understanding on the current stands in Education and Employability for Disabled persons
• Discussion on Laws, Policies & Standards Welfare Schemes
• Network with peers, service providers, apps developers, organizations of seniors and persons with disabilities, and professionals representing special education and rehabilitation.
• Accessible technology
• Social Inclusion: Technology & Policy
• Attitudinal Inclusion

Download : Expo Brochure (936KB, PDF)

Venue :

Date:

Starts: 2nd April, 2016 06:00AM
Ends: 3rd April, 2016 06:00PM