Technology Inclusion and Accessibility Summit

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hub for Clinical Collaboration Auditorium, Room 1620
3500 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399  

Date:
Jun 21, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (ET)

The goal of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s first Technology Inclusion and Accessibility Summit is to bring together technology and inclusion/diversity experts to learn, problem solve and actively combat bias and increase technology usability for all people. Special attention will focus on intersectionality and human-centered design. The Summit will be held in person on CHOP’s Philadelphia Campus.

When:

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Where:

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hub for Clinical Collaboration

Auditorium, Room 1620 3500 Civic Center Blvd.

Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399

Please register by Friday, June 2

Topics on the agenda include:

  • unconscious bias
  •  importance of diversity in technology design
  • key challenges with accessible technology and how to design with accessibility in mind
  • LGBTQ+ diversity in technology around healthcare, usability, visibility and representation
  • race and religion in technology
  • socioeconomic status/technology gaps

Coffee and lunch provided.