Past Events

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) VIRTUAL Conference is hosted by the Pacific ADA Center , which is part of the ADA Nation Network . The network consists of 10 Regional ADA Centers located throughout the United States. The ADA virtual conference has 3 separate tracks focusing on healthcare, employment, and state and local government related issues.

The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference is a community gathering for assistive technology practitioners, teachers, parents and caregivers, persons with disabilities, and more to learn, network, and share on the best in assistive technology.

As part of the FCC's open meeting agenda, the Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that tentatively concludes that hearing aid compatibility (HAC) for 100% of wireless handset models is an achievable objective and seeks comment on proposals to implement this requirement. The FCC meeting will be streamed live with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live . If you would like to…

The ASHA Convention is a professional development event for audiologists; speech-language pathologists; and speech, language, and hearing scientists. The convention offers more than 2,500 sessions covering the latest research, clinical skills, and techniques. The 2023 Convention will primarily be an in-person event, with a limited selection of virtual offerings.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for sale directly to consumers over 18 with mild to moderate hearing loss beginning in October 2022. These assistive devices are intended to provide faster and easier options to treat more people who need support with their hearing. HLAA is launching its OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series to provide people…

ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). It is held in various cities around the country. ALDAcon provides an opportunity to learn about issues late-deafened individuals face, and the strategies that they have developed to overcome everyday challenges. ALDAcon provides a stress-free environment where all workshops, luncheons, and special events are made…

ASSETS 2023 is the 25th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. The ASSETS conference is the premier forum for presenting research on the design, evaluation, use, and education related to computing for people with disabilities and older adults.

The M-Enabling Summit is the annual conference and showcase of the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict) to promote accessible technologies and environments for persons with disabilities and older persons. The 2023 M-Enabling Summit will examine how AI drives innovation and automation in multiple areas allowing to scale up digital accessibility in…