Assistive Technology Coordinator, New York Public Library | Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library Fleet’s library-based projects include workshops highlighting technologies for independent living and information literacy, from consumer technologies to nonvisual techniques for coding and making with Arduino; and the Dimensions project (awarded NYPL’s 2016 Innovation Grant), which equips patrons with training and
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Heidi Latsky
Artistic Director/Dancer, Heidi Latsky Dance Heidi Latsky, a native Montrealer, first received recognition with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company (1987-1993) and Goldhuber & Latsky (1993-2000). In 2001, she founded Heidi Latsky Dance and in 2006 began incorporating people with disabilities. In 2009, she was chosen by Creative Capital Foundation as one of four choreographers
Peter Trojic
Accessibility + Technology Director/Dancer, Heidi Latsky Dance Peter Trojic is a disabled dancer with Cerebral Palsy from New York City who has been with the company since the Summer of 2015. He holds a B.A. in Urban Planning and Environmental Studies from Queens College. Peter also serves as the Accessibility + Technology Director for HLD,
Brittny Saunders
Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Initiatives, NYC Commission on Human Rights Brittny Saunders is Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Initiatives at the NYC Commission on Human Rights (“Commission”). At the Commission, Brittny manages key inter-agency partnerships and special projects related to data-driven discrimination and racial justice among others. Before joining the Commission, Brittny worked for the Office
Cynthia Alberto
Founder, Weaving Hand Cynthia Alberto is an artist, designer, and founder of the Brooklyn-based healing arts studio Weaving Hand, Cynthia Alberto seeks to bridge traditional and contemporary weaving techniques, drawing inspiration from ancient communities of Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Her artwork, performances, and public weaving projects honor traditional and artisanal techniques while also
Chi Nguyen
Senior Creative Strategist, NYC Mayor’s Office Chi Nguyen is a community organizer and Senior Creative Strategist at New York City Mayor’s Office. She works to make digital, print, and user experience design more accessible and inclusive for all New Yorkers. Her focuses are civic tech, participatory design, community ownership, and design research. Outside of her
Paul W. Schroeder
Vice President for Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Aira Paul W. Schroeder is Vice President for Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Aira, which provides people who are blind or low vision with convenient and on-demand, mobile access to visual information. Based in Washington DC, he leads Aira’s policy engagement related to state/federal programs, supports
Davis Erin Anderson
Program Manager – Technology, Culture, and Libraries Metropolitan New York Library Council Davis Erin Anderson researches the impact of technology on culture at large and translates these challenges into real solutions for library staff. She is project lead for NYC Digital Safety, an NYC-funded program that keeps library staff informed about evergreen topics in data
Matt Ater
Vice President of Corporate Business Development, Vispero Matt is the Vice President of Corporate Business Development, working to support customers across all brands within the Vispero family of products and services. He brings over 25 years of experience in accessibility support services. Matt began his career in training employees with disabilities (EWD) on the use
Christine Gaspar
Executive Director, Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) Christine Gaspar is Executive Director of the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP), a New York-based nonprofit whose mission is to use the power of design and art to increase meaningful civic engagement, particularly among historically underrepresented communities. CUP’s print, audio, video, and media projects, along with tactile interactive