Round Table Conference 2024

Sat 18 May 2024 – Tue 21 May 2024 AWST

Novotel Perth Langley, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Event details

Around the conference theme “Information Equity: Empowerment through Technology, Advocacy and Collaboration”, presenters will explore the ever-expanding opportunities presented to people with print disabilities in a rapidly changing landscape: opportunities for information access and creation, for communication and learning.

Information access is important to all persons with print disabilities. Information access has many dimensions, including facilities (libraries, agencies, educational institutions, government bodies), modes of access (digital, interactive, electronic, online, mobile, wearable), and format (audio, braille, 3D, large print, eBook, etc.). The 2024 Conference will explore the ever-expanding opportunities presented to people with print disabilities in a rapidly changing landscape: opportunities for information access and creation, for communication and learning.

This conference provides three full days of technical research, presentations and practical workshops on issues related to accessibility. There are also many opportunities for networking and socialising with key speakers, presenters and attendees.

The Australian Braille Authority (ABA) Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday and the Round Table AGM on Sunday.

Conference Aims

To promote accessible information for people with print disabilities.
To share information about challenges and opportunities in providing accessible information for people with print disabilities.
To learn first-hand from consumers with print disabilities regarding their experiences in interacting with various technologies in a rapidly changing environment.
To promote and enhance collaborative partnerships and peer support networks.
To showcase and workshop examples of current best practice in the provision of accessible information and technology for people with print disabilities.
To explore policies, frameworks, advocacy initiatives, supports and services provided for people with print disabilities by work places, educational institutions, libraries, publishers, government and community organisations.

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