2024 SCVRA Annual Meeting & Conference
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Opening General Session:
Apple: The Changing Landscape of Accessible Technology - Apple Accessibility Team
From Apple.com’s Accessibility page: “The best technology works for everyone. That’s why our products and services are inclusive by design, with built-in accessibility features to help you connect, create, and do what you love — in the ways that work best for you.”
Concurrent Sessions: Thursday, October 17 –– 11:00a.m.-noon
Fill out the form below your session choice to register. Please register for only one session per time block.
Option 1:
Apple’s Accessibility Playground
Apple Accessibility Team
Enjoy a hands-on session with Apple, Inc.!
Due to the hands-on nature of this session, participation will be limited, and you are required to register in advance. Registration will close when full.
Option 2:
AI and VR: The Good, the Bad, and the New
Jay Rolin, Jason Colson
Artificial Intelligence will soon be a part of our daily lives, in and away from work. This session, led by our IT experts, will tell you all about what AI can do for you, the security risks in your personal information, and what’s to come at VR. Get a sneak preview of VR’s upcoming chatbot, designed to bring VR information to your screen with just a prompt!
Option 3:
The Benefits of a Multi-Generational Workplace
Gladys Loney
Four very different generations make up today’s workforce. The references, experiences, habits and ideals of each can make for an interesting workplace. This session will be a fun, interactive way to learn about your coworkers (and yourself). Learn how to tap into each generation’s strengths to build a team that benefits everyone!
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Concurrent Sessions: Thursday, October 17 –– 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Fill out the form below your session choice to register. Please register for only one session per time block.
Option 1:
Beginning ASL
Aileen Pagán-Welch
Learn some basic American Sign Language so that you can interact with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities better from one of our own VR experts. This session can help you in your work life and your social life, and if you’re attending SERID 2024, give you a head start!
Option 2:
Managing and Motivating Modern Teams
Steve Ostrovsky
Hybrid, itinerant, remote, in-office, multiple offices… today’s teams can take any shape! Add into the mix the task of keeping team members motivated and engaged, and it can feel overwhelming for managers and team members alike. Come learn from an experienced leader of remote workers and coach of multiple types of teams how to feel comfortable with varied work styles, make your team members feel valued and trusted, and get the work done in an efficient and modern way.
Option 3:
The Benefits of a Multi-Generational Workplace
Gladys Loney
Four very different generations make up today’s workforce. The references, experiences, habits and ideals of each can make for an interesting workplace. This session will be a fun, interactive way to learn about your coworkers (and yourself). Learn how to tap into each generation’s strengths to build a team that benefits everyone!
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Closing General Session:
Terrance Garrick
If you saw Terrance speak a few years ago at SCVRA in Greenville, you know what an energetic, uplifting, entertaining, and informative hour you have in store! If not, you’re really in for a treat!