{"id":2236,"date":"2017-03-07T16:44:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T00:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2017-03-07T16:44:47","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T00:44:47","slug":"csun-assistive-technology-conference-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/csun-assistive-technology-conference-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Emily.current.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1839 \" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Emily.current-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Emily Flynn \" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Emily.current-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Emily.current-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Emily.current-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Emily.current.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" \/><\/a>Written by: Emily Flynn<\/p>\n<p>Ability had the pleasure of participating in the 32nd annual CSUN AT Conference in San Diego, CA From March 1st-3rd. Our participation included having a table within the large exhibit hall. This was a fantastic opportunity to talk face to face with individuals with disabilities and answer their questions related to assistive\u00a0technology and our services. We also had the chance to network through-out the exhibit hall and speak to other non profits and Technology companies. Some of our favorites from this year are listed below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CSUN-Logo-e1488933725388.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CSUN-Logo-e1488933725388.png\" alt=\"CSUN Logo\" width=\"727\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CSUN-Logo-e1488933725388.png 727w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CSUN-Logo-e1488933725388-300x98.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allwheelsup.org\/\">All Wheels Up<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>All Wheels Up currently is the only organization in the world advocating for Wheelchair Accessible Air Travel and crash testing Wheelchairs for Commercial Flight. <em>(more information coming soon in additional blog)\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioeye.com\/\"><strong>AudioEye<\/strong><\/a>&#8211;\u00a0AudioEye is transforming how the world experiences digital content by providing technology that solves accessibility issues and enhances the user experience for the broadest audience possible.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioeye.com\/about-us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2245 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Audioeyelogo-real-300x95.png\" alt=\"Audio eye logo \" width=\"300\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Audioeyelogo-real-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Audioeyelogo-real.png 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bemyeyes.org\/\"><strong>Be My Eyes<\/strong><\/a>&#8211;\u00a0Be My Eyes is an app that connects blind and visually impaired individuals with sighted helpers from around the world via live video connection. <em>(more information coming soon in additional blog)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfo-group.com\/\">VFO<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>VFO is the world\u2019s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. On their own, our brands Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific and Optelec have a long history of developing and providing innovative solutions for blind and low vision individuals, helping them to reach their full potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfo-group.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/VFO-logo.jpg\" alt=\"VFO-logo\" width=\"275\" height=\"116\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information on the other companies and organizations featured at this years CSUN Assistive Technology check out their website\u00a0http:\/\/www.csun.edu\/cod\/conference\/2017\/sessions\/<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by: Emily Flynn Ability had the pleasure of participating in the 32nd annual CSUN AT Conference in San Diego, CA From March 1st-3rd. Our participation included having a table within the large exhibit hall. 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