#InnovationAtWork: USDA TARGET Center’s 2018 Technology Showcase

USDA TARGET Center’s 2018 Assistive Technology and Ergonomics Showcase

#InnovationAtWork is one-day only, hands-on event for USDA employees nationwide featuring fifteen (15) technology exploration stations and eight (8) educational sessions. Highlights will include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI).

Featured Exhibitors and Technology:

• Aira: Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
• Envision Technology: OrCam MyEye2
• VFO: Fusion Magnification and Screen Reading Software
• VFO: Interpretype Deaf/Blind
• VFO: Opetelec Compact 6 HD Speech
• VFO/Enhanced Vision: Jordy
• Sorenson: ntouch VP2 Videophone
• ZVRS Purple: Z70 Videophone
• ITG: Prodigi Connect
• HIMS: BrailleSense Polaris Mini
• Humanscale: Ballo
• Bodybilt: Customized Chairs
• Steelcase: Walkstation
• Ergocentric: T-Hybrid Chair
• AllSteel: Mimeo
• Unicor: CXO Chair
• DoD CAP Program
• and much, much, much more. (Don’t miss this event!)

Scheduled Workshops:

After you register for the event you will immediately have the opportunity to view the schedule and sign-up for workshops

Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Accessibility Workshop:

Learn how new innovations in computer artificial intelligence and powerful smartphones with world-class cameras and augmented reality capabilities contribute to the accessibility of the world around us.

Ergonomics and Wellness Workshop:

Learn how workplace ergonomics can benefit employees at their workstation and how integrating ergonomics and wellness can benefit a safer, healthier and more productive workforce.

Beginner's American Sign Language (ASL) Workshop:

This workshop, facilitated by a representative from Gallaudet University, will include basic communication skills designed for participants who have little or no knowledge of ASL. Such skills include ASL questions, commands, and simple sentence structures applicable to the work environment.

OneUSDA and Effective Communications with Individuals with Disabilities Workshop:

Come and learn how to prepare when interacting with the Individuals with Disabilities. This workshop will educate you how to effectively communicate with them in many different ways.

Intercultural Communication Workshop:

This fun and interactive Deaf and Hard of Hearing awareness workshop, hosted by Gallaudet University, provides a look into the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, their values, norms, and culture.

Registration Benefits:

Register now to discover how VR, AR, AI and more impacts and empowers individuals with and without disabilities to access information and technology. All workshops will have at least one session streamed live online for USDA employees nationwide, after 9:00 AM PDT (12:00 PM EDT).

• Immediate entry to the event and easy connection with exhibitors.
• Your name included in nationwide drawings for prizes.
• Guaranteed seat in workshops (until registration is filled) including the sought-after American Sign Language Workshops and Well-Being Ergonomics Workshops.
• Win a chance to take a self-driven remote tour of the event, for employees nationwide, with the TARGET Center’s telepresence robot.

FAQs

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you can use the Eventbrite mobile app to avoid printing.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can update information through Eventbrite up until 24 hours before the event.

Is this event accessible?

USDA is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs and events for all participants. To request a reasonable accommodation, please answer the appropriate questions as part of the registration process.

*Advanced registration (48 hours) for in-person events is required to ensure reasonable accommodation.

USDA is an equal opportunity employer.