Aging 2.0 Washington, DC | Hacking Accessibility

Aging2.0 Washington D.C. | Hacking Accessibility

Join the Washington, D.C. chapter of Aging2.0 for an exciting mini hack-a-thon! 

Accessible products and spaces are important to people of all abilities and ages. When we design for all, communities flourish and everyone benefits from the social, political and economic growth sparked by such inclusivity. Join the #A2DC Chapter as we spend the evening using collaborative problem solving to propose solutions to the most pertinent accessibility issues in the disability and aging fields today. The best solution of the evening will win a cash prize!

When: Thursday, October 20th from 6:00 - 8:30pm 

Where: The Residences at Thomas Circle | 1330 Massachusetts Ave NW (Near McPherson Square Metro Stop)

Cost: Early Bird ($5), General Admission ($10), Last Minute ($20)
Food and beverage are included

 

Agenda:
6:00-6:30pm     Registration, Liquid Networking
                          Entrepreneur Exhibitors:
                          
                          
Undercare, Inc. (Susanne Shoemaker)

6:30-6:35pm     Brief Introductions

6:35-7:35pm     Form Teams, Choose Accessiblity Topic and HACK AWAY!
                          Expert Facilitators:
                          
                         Sheena Jaffer, CASP, CAPS, Assistive Technology Program for DC

                         
                          Louis Tenenbaum,
Founder, Homes Renewed

7:35-7:40pm     Break

7:40-8:05pm     Teams Present to Expert Judging Panel

8:05-8:25pm      Keynote Speaker and Judging

8:25-8:30pm     Winner Announced, Closing Remarks and Special Announcement


Hosts: Aging2.0 Washington, D.C. Chapter Team

Sponsor: 

 

The Residences at Thomas Circle is happy to announce our newly renovated Lobby and Assisted Living areas!

The renovations include:
-Complete Building Wi-Fi Coverage (Free to Residents and Guests)
-New Reception Desk
-Gourmet Coffee in Lobby
-Happy Hour and Special Events Bar
-New Dining Room
-Complete Lobby Upgrade
-New Furniture and Artwork
-New Energy Efficient Air Conditioning
-New State of the Art Fresh Air Circulation System

Location

The Residences at Thomas Circle
WashingtonUnited States

Dates

From 20th October 2016 - 06:00 PM
to 20th October 2016 - 08:30 PM