Apps that leverage the accessibility features of mobile devices play a significant role in the lives of seniors and those with disabilities. This session at the 2016 M-Enabling Summit will explore how to further promote innovation and encourage developers to address the many facets of assistive and accessible requirements of a growing population.

Panelists:

  • Brian Scarpelli, Senior Policy Counsel, ACT | The App Association
  • Sharron Rush, Executive Director, Knowbility.org
  • Ari Ne’eman, Co-Founder, MySupport.com, President, Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  • Abeer Shakweer, Ph.D., Minister’s Advisor for Social Services, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Egypt)
  • Faruk Tairi, CEO, T-Meeting (Sweden)

Session Chair: Susan Mazrui, Director, Public Policy, AT&T