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50+ #mEnabling25 recordings are now available, featuring main plenary sessions, breakout sessions & more!

Attendees will receive an email with login details.
Non-attendees: Recordings can be purchased through Feb. 1, 2026.

Access recordings: https://shorturl.at/Qf2DR
2025 M-Enabling Summit Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments Post show recordings now on demand. Available for purchase through Feb 1 2026. Behind text is a laptop and phone featuring images from the 2025 M-Enabling Summit of speakers.
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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At #mEnabling25, Ghada Ali joined Mike Hess to explore how the BIT Academy’s IAAP CPACC Prep Course is helping professionals.

Check out the conversation: https://youtu.be/4SdmMN4wS8E?si=dU_MZMZb0f35r99R

Or learn about the BIT IAAP CPACC Prep Course: https://shorturl.at/FZ8y8
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October 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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#mEnabling25 A11y Chats Spotlight | Cognitive Thematic Focus

This session of A11y Chats will feature interviews including EY, Everway, Raz Mobility & the University of Colorado, exploring how a11y, neurodiversity & innovation create solutions.

Register: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Summit A11y Chats Spotlight, "Cognative" Thematic Focus. To the left is a microphone. Five headshots below: Hiren C. Shukla (EY); Christopher Lee (G3ict/IAAP), Lisa Smyth (Everway), Robert Felgar (Raz Mobility), Cathy Bodine (University of Colorado & Coleman Institute for Cognitive Technologies). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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A11y meets compliance & gives a competitive edge

Join #mEnabling25 for “From Compliance to Competitive Edge: The Power of Accessibility Research in Omni Ecommerce Experiences” with UX leaders from Walmart, Sam’s Club & more for better insight.

Register: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Spotlight. Text of the top banner 2025 M-Enabling Summit Banner logo. Below is the title “From Compliance to Competitive Edge: The Power of Accessibility Research in Omni Ecommerce Experiences”. Four headshots below: Maureen Barrientos (Walmart International); Jamila Evilsizor (Sam's Club); Arpitha Shetty (Walmart International); and Jana Uhrich (Digital Accessibility Analyst). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Tomorrow it begins!

Over the next 3 days, the #mEnabling25 will highlight advancements in AI, inclusive design, and more, while fostering the connections & collaborations necessary to turn ideas into action.

Join us: https://shorturl.at/GWlYi

#GlobalAccessibility #a11y
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October 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Reminder: The Welcome Mixer kicks off #mEnabling25 from 6–8 PM ET in the Conference Center Foyer.

Check in, get your badge & be one of the first 200 attendees to receive a free drink ticket from our sponsor, Blind Institute of Technology.

We are excited to start the Summit with the community!
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October 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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🚨 Last Call: Only 2 Days Left to Get Your Virtual Pass for #mEnabling25!

This is your moment. Don’t miss it!

Register now for your Virtual Pass: https://shorturl.at/SgY4H

#mEnabling25 #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTech #AI #DigitalAccessibility
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October 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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2 Days to Go Until The M-Enabling Summit

The Summit features plenary sessions, parallel sessions, and networking opportunities. This is where innovation meets accessibility.

Join us in person or virtually: https://shorturl.at/GWlYi

#DigitalAccessibility #GlobalAccessibility
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October 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Inclusive design is vital for aging populations

At #mEnabling25, “Design for Older Adults Across Vertical Markets” spotlights leaders who are leading intuitive, accessible solutions across industries.

Register to join the conversation: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d

#Accessibility
2025 M-Enabling Spotlight. Text of the top banner 2025 M-Enabling Summit Banner logo. Below is the title “Design for Older Adults Across Vertical Markets”. Five headshots below: Cathy Bodine (University of Colorado & Coleman Institute for Cognitive Technologies); Kristen Garrett (CES); Deborah Jordan (AARP); Abraham Rafi (AARP Foundation); and Robert Felgar (Raz Mobility). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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3 Days Until The M-Enabling Summit

Will you be joining us when we open the doors to global accessibility leaders & changemakers?

This Summit will feature speakers, sessions, and discussions on topics shaping a11y today.

Join us: https://shorturl.at/GWlYi

#GlobalAccessibility
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October 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Join us on Sun. 6–8 PM ET for the #mEnabling25 Welcome Mixer

Sponsored by the Blind Institute of Technology, this is your chance to connect, network & build community.

The first 200 attendees who join the mixer will receive a free drink ticket!

#Networking
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October 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Accessibility isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Join us at #mEnabling25 for “Agentic AI for Natural Interfaces and Hyper-Personalization” with leaders from Infinite Access, Google, Amazon & more to explore adaptive, personalized AI shaping inclusive tech.

https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Spotlight. Text of the top banner 2025 M-Enabling Summit Banner logo. Below is the title “Agentic AI for Natural Interfaces and Hyper Personalization”. Four headshots below: Jonathan Thurston (Infinite Access); Sara Basson (Google); Naeem Komeilipoor (Neuroscientist, BCI Innovator, and Accessibility Technologist); and Lauren C. Lobrano (Amazon). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Customer service shapes brand trust, but gaps can exclude Blind, low-vision, Deaf & hard-of-hearing customers.

At #mEnabling25, leaders from Verizon, Be My Eyes, 360 Direct Access & Aira share how a11y-first design & assistive tech are rethinking CX.

https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Spotlight. Text of the top banner 2025 M-Enabling Summit Banner logo. Below is the title “Rethinking Customer Service Solutions Through the Lens of Accessibility”. Four headshots below: Zachary Bastian (Verizon); Mike Buckley (Be My Eyes); Craig Radford (360 Direct Access); and Troy Otillio (Aira). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Discover Innovation at the #mEnabling25 Exhibitor Demo Theater!

This session will feature 10-minute live demos where exhibitors bring a11y solutions to life, highlighting innovations from: @barrierbreak.bsky.social, @levelaccess.bsky.social & Continual Engine.

Register: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Summit Exhibit Demo Theater 10-Minute Demos. Below are the titles of the demos: A11yNow In Action: Small Teams Big Impact; Scaling Accessibility with AI & Human Expertise: A Practical Blueprint; Beyond Compliance: Making PDFs Equally Accessible for All. Five headshots to the right: Abhay Kapur (BarrierBreak); Shilpi Kapoor (BarrierBreak); Andrew Chung (Level Access); Corbb O'Connor (Level Access); Kristin Yokota (Continual Engine). The backdrop blue with green and white accents.
October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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AI can transform life for persons with disabilities - but if built with accessibility, fairness & transparency.

At #mEnabling25, leaders will convene to explore Standards for Accessible & Ethical Use of AI in Disability Contexts.

Register for #mEnabling: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Summit Spotlight. Banner text with 2025 M-Enabling Summit Banner logo. Below is the title “Standards for Accessible and Ethical Use of AI in Disability Contexts”. Five headshots below: David Fourney (Freelance Digital Accessibility Specialist); David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance); Jamie Dean (Microsoft); Stephanie Enyart (American Foundation for the Blind); and Klaus Hoeckner (Austrian Association for the Blind and Low Vision). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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#mEnabling25 A11y Chats Spotlight | Accessibility Professionals’ Community Chats

Live from the M-Enabling Global Recording Studio, this session features interviews that spotlight the pathways, resilience & insights shaping today’s a11y careers.

Register: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Summit A11y Chats Spotlight, "International" Thematic Focus. To the left is a microphone. Six headshots below: David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance); Jan McSorley (Knowbility), Klaus Hoeckner (Austrian Association for the Blind and Low Vision), Stephane Leblois (G3ict/IAAP), Mark Walker (AbilityNet), Christopher Lee (G3ict/IAAP), Claire Change (APAC Authentic Inclusion Association). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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5 Days Until The M-Enabling Summit

Whether you join us in Arlington, VA, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, #mEnabling25 provides an opportunity to learn, connect & be inspired.

Register: https://shorturl.at/GWlYi

#DigitalAccessibility #GlobalAccessibility
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October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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#mEnabling25 Town Hall: The Future of Work for Accessibility Professionals with Respect to AI

Join Georgia Institute of Tech, @cisco.com, @texasdir.bsky.social & Austrian Association of the Blind & Low Vision to learn how AI is reshaping inclusive design, policy, & more.

https://shorturl.at/ntrXB
2025 M-Enabling Summit Round Table Spotlight. Text of the top banner 2025 M-Enabling Summit Banner logo. Below is the title “Town Hall: The Future of Work for Accessibility Professionals with Respect to AI”. Four headshots below: Bill Curtis-Davidson (Georgia Institute of Technology); Mary Fernandez-Arias (Cisco Systems); Marie Cohan (Texas Department of Information Resources); Klaus Hoeckner (Austrian Association for the Blind and Low Vision). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Explore Live Demos At The M-Enabling Summit Exhibitor Demo Theater!

Join us at the M-Enabling Summit for this parallel session, featuring: Deque Systems & Taskar Center for Accessible Technology

Experience accessible innovation shaping the future: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d

#a11y
2025 M-Enabling Summit Exhibit Demo Theater 10-Minute Demos. Below are the demo titles: Enterprise AI Workflows That Ship Clean, Compliant Accessible Code; From Sidewalks to Systems: How Communities Shape Access Through Data. Three headshots to the right: Divya Rustagi (Deque Systems); Anat Caspi (Taskar Center for Accessible Technology, University of Washington); & Kunal Mehta (Taskar Center for Accessible Technology, University of Washington). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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#mEnabling25 Session Spotlight: Accessible Multimedia on a Budget

Learn low-cost, practical ways to make audio & video content inclusive - including captions, transcripts, audio descriptions & more.

Led by Zoltan Hawryluk of @PublicisSapient.

Register: https://shorturl.at/ntrXB
2025 M-Enabling Summit Round Table Spotlight. Text of the top banner 2025 M-Enabling Summit Banner logo. Below is the title “Accessible Multimedia on a Budget”. A headshot is below: Zoltan Hawryluk (Publicis Sapient). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
September 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Live from the studio, the "International Focus" A11y Chats will feature 10-minute interviews that bring global perspectives directly to you.

These session topics include: Equitable AI Alliance, IAAP International Chapters & Taiwan Delegation

Register: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Summit A11y Chats Spotlight, "International" Thematic Focus. To the left is a microphone. Six headshots below: David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance); Jan McSorley (Knowbility), Klaus Hoeckner (Austrian Association for the Blind and Low Vision), Stephane Leblois (G3ict/IAAP), Mark Walker (AbilityNet), Christopher Lee (G3ict/IAAP), Claire Change (APAC Authentic Inclusion Association). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Experience Innovation In Action With The Exhibitor Demo Theater!

In this fast-paced session, exhibitors will showcase their latest accessibility breakthroughs in 10-minute live demos, featuring Aira, Translate Live & Nelnet

Oct. 6 | 1:50–2:40 PM ET

Register now: https://shorturl.at/CeX0d
2025 M-Enabling Summit Exhibit Demo Theater 10-Minute Demos. Below are the titles of the demos: Access on Your Terms: Aira's On-Demand Visual and ASL Interpreting Service; Breaking Language Barriers for People with Disabilities: The Instant Language Assistant; Tackling Accessibility Debt with ATaaS. Four headshots to the right: Jill Ratliff (Aira); Becky Copeland (Translate Live); and Marc Lind (Nelnet). The backdrop is blue with green and white accents.
September 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The accessibility profession is shaping inclusion, innovation & business strategy.

At #mEnabling25, Christopher Lee, President & CEO of G3ict/IAAP, delivers the IAAP State of the Union, reflecting on growth, milestones, & future opportunities.

Register: https://shorturl.at/ntrXB
M-Enabling Summit 2025 IAAP State of the Union. Below is Christopher Lee's headshot with his title, G3ict, CEO & President. The background features blue and green abstract graphics with a digital network theme.
September 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Join #mEnabling25 virtually!

With the Virtual Pass, you’ll have a front-row seat to 50+ sessions shaping the future of accessibility.

- Stream select plenaries, panels & more
- Network through our event app
- Replay recorded sessions

Register: https://shorturl.at/51Xc0

#a11y
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September 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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10 Days to Go Until The M-Enabling Summit

Whether you’re a policymaker, developer, researcher, or advocate, #mEnabling25 is where ideas become solutions and partnerships drive global change.

Get your in-person or virtual pass now: https://shorturl.at/GWlYi

#GlobalAccessibility
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September 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM