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Join us for the 3rd session of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Learning Series “Beyond Barriers – Reasonable Accommodations and Assistive Technologies for an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem”, co-hosted by ANDE East & Southeast Asia, ANDE South Asia chapters and agile in collaboration with Steps and Vulcan Coalition on Tuesday 29th October 2024 from IST 11:30 – 13:30 hrs. (GMT +5.5) / ICT 13:00 – 15:00 hrs. (GMT+7).

Throughout this session, you will have an exciting opportunity to learn from our expert and practitioner speakers from agile, Steps, and Vulcan Coalition on the following subjects:

• Understanding Reasonable Accommodations: Define and illustrate the concept of reasonable accommodations in the context of entrepreneurship and employment, with specific examples related to neurodiversity and visual impairments.
• Assistive Technologies and AI: Explore the role of assistive technologies and artificial intelligence in enabling greater participation and success for individuals with disabilities in entrepreneurship and employment.
• Fostering Inclusive Work Environments: Equip participants with strategies for creating supportive work environments that embrace neurodiversity and accommodate the needs of individuals with visual impairments.
• Cost-Effective Solutions: Highlight the low-cost and no-cost accommodations that employers and organizations can implement to foster inclusivity.
• Best Practices and Case Studies: Share regional best practices and inspiring case studies showcasing successful implementation of reasonable accommodations and assistive technologies in entrepreneurial settings.

Importantly, this session will allow you to have interactive discussions with your fellow entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) on the disability landscape in different countries and challenges people with disabilities face, especially in entrepreneurship context.

The DEI Learning Series is brought to you by ANDE Asia Talent Development Series and intends to equip Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) with necessary knowledge and resources to develop inclusive and equitable entrepreneurship support initiatives to give every entrepreneur equal opportunity to thrive and succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

This session can only accommodate 30 participants, so make sure you pencil your calendar and register HERE by 18th October as you cannot afford to miss this opportunity!

Questions related to this workshop and ANDE Asia Talent Development Series should be addressed to Pasiwat Sutthirak and Vineetha Venugopal.

Time: 11:30 – 13:30 hrs. IST I 13:00 – 15:00 hrs. ICT | 2:00 AM – 4:00 EST