Accessibility events

Assistive Technology Industry Association 2011 Conference

ATIA serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the Assistive Technology industry are represented in various presentations, demonstrations and exhibits.

• ATIA 2011 - Chicago - November 2-5, 2011
  
• More information about ATIA 2011

AARP Life@50+ Event

Life@50+, AARP's National Event and Expo, presents a unique opportunity for the nearly 90 million adults who are 50+ in America today to explore technology solutions and tips tailored specifically to their needs.

• Life@50+ in Los Angeles – September 22-24, 2011
• More information about Life@50+ in Los Angeles

PVA National Veterans Wheelchair Games

HP will proudly serve as a National Sponsor of the 31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games. This multi-event sports and rehabilitation program is for military service Veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations or certain neurological problems. Attracting more than 500 athletes each year, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world.

• PVA National Veterans Wheelchair Games – Pittsburgh – August 1-6, 2011
  
• PVA members receive discounts on HP notebooks, desktop PCs, printers, and supplies
• HP Sponsors 2011 Games

CSUN 2011 International Conference

HP sponsored the California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities (CSUN) Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference for several years. The next event is scheduled for February 27 – March 3, 2012 in San Diego, California.

The largest conference of its kind, it addresses technologies across all ages; disabilities; levels of education and training; employment; and independent living.

• 2011 CSUN Conference
• Web Access Presentation from session at earlier conference given by Natasha Lipkina, HP's manager of global Web Accessibility

HP at Consumer Electronics Show 2011

The 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcased HP products and services that are accessible to everyone, including some that keep people with disabilities or age-related limitations engaged, entertained, connected and healthy.

Products seen at CES include:

» HP Envy 17 Laptops
» HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr and Compaq CQ10-688nr Notebook  PCs
» HP Compaq LE1901wl 19-inch WLED Backlit Monitor
» HP Business Computing Portfolio

For more information about HP products at CES 2011, visit these pages:

» HP Develops New Computers for 2011 Consumer Electronics Show
» HP Introduces First 4G Notebooks
» HP Backlit LCD Monitor at CES 2011

Disability Mentoring Day

Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) is sponsored by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The DMD program promotes career development for students and job seekers with disabilities.  As a global company, HP hosted DMD activities in America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions.

• DMD is recognized on the third Wednesday of every October
  
• More information about DMD