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Virtual Zoom Event
Hosted by: Verizon Media, Cornell Tech and PEAT
ASL Interpreter and captioning will be provided
For more information about the event, visit the XR Access website.
Breakout sessions on Day 2 are NOT required and will be capped at 25 participants for each session to facilitate meaningful discussions. Please be sure you can commit to ongoing XR Access work before signing up. Breakouts are broken into two segments (11:15AM ET and 12:30PM ET), you may choose to attend one or both breakout sessions. Wait lists will be activated after 25 sign-ups for each session. For more information on breakouts visit the XR Access website.
Matt May is Adobe’s head of inclusive design. His work includes integrating more equitable design practices across every aspect of the Adobe user experience, training and mentoring the Adobe Design team, and advocating principles of accessibility and inclusive design to the public at large. He lives in Seattle.
Erin Hawley is a writer, gamer, vlogger, and freelance accessibility consultant. She has worked with Microsoft on the Xbox Adaptive Controller, as well as Logitech, EA Games, Adobe, and other companies to ensure their products and messaging are inclusive. She has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, and other media outlets. Erin lives in Keyport, New Jersey, and you can find writing and video content at Geeky Gimp.
Joel Ward has over 20 years of experience in technology design, development, and management. He currently works for Booz Allen Hamilton as a Technology Specialist and AR Product Manager, where he focuses on immersive technologies like augmented and mixed reality and devices like the Microsoft HoloLens and Oculus Quest. He also leads the Hardware Devices group for the XR Access initiative, a community organization that is driving accessibility into the XR world.
How do I get into the event?
You will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link one hour before the event begins. For the best experience, we recommend using your desktop computer for this event. Please be sure to download the Zoom app to your computer before the event begins. Watch this video on how to connect to Zoom if you need a tutorial.
Who can attend this virtual event?
This free virtual event is open to anyone who registers to attend.
Do I have to be on video during the event?
You are not required to have your video camera on during the event. We encourage all participants to be on camera during the breakout sessions on Day 2 to enhance the experience.
Will there be an ASL Interpreter and closed captioning during the event?
Yes, we will have an ASL Interpreter and closed captioning through out the entire event and in breakout sessions. Please let us know in the registration form if you require further accommodations.
Do I have to participate in Day 2 Breakout Group Sessions?
Breakout sessions on Day 2 are NOT required and will be capped at 25 participants for each session to facilitate good discussions. If you'd like to sign up, please be sure you can commit to ongoing XR Access work before signing up. Breakouts are broken into two segments (11:15am and 12:30pm), you may choose to attend one or both breakout sessions. For more information on breakouts visit the XR Access website.
The breakout session I want has a waitlist. When will I find out if I get added as an attendee?
We will monitor the RSVPs closely and if a spot opens up, we will contact you via email.
How can I submit questions?
Please feel free to share questions in advance on your registration form. If you’d like to ask a question during the event, please ask via the chat function on the Zoom. For further questions, please contact us at info@xraccess.org.
Will there be demos?
Yes! The symposium XR hardware, software and content demos will be announced soon! If your company or group would like to give a virtual demo at the symposium, please contact us at info@xraccess.org.
Will this be recorded?
Yes! We highly recommend attending the virtual event itself so that you can participate and ask questions. However, you can also watch a replay once the event is over. We’ll send registrants a link to the video afterward.
