Events for February 16, 2023 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Accessibility in the Workplace

Online

Within this workshop, Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza using their lived experience as a disabled person, will walk you through how to make your workplace not only accessible but also work to become anti-ableist. Through real-world examples, a sense of humor and honesty, Andrew will help you understand that accessibility is more than just ramps, buttons and elevators, it is how a disabled person feels in the space. What are 3-Key Takeaways: Participants will understand what ableism is and how it affects the workplace, and be given the tools to call it out. Participants will learn about the different types of accessibility and how they can implement it in their own organizations and workplaces and; Participants will learn how to be anti-ableist at work and why that is important.

DemoCamp Halifax 2023

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax

When: Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm AST Where: Volta, 1505 Barrington St, Unit 100, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K5 What is Democamp? Democamp is an annual event for the regional technology and startup community to share what they’ve built as a live demonstration, give each other feedback, learn from speakers and connect with one another. We invite anyone who has an interest in local entrepreneurship in the technology sector to join us for what will be an exciting evening. Enjoy the demos, and be prepared to ask questions to participate in the event and discussion! Apply to Demo: If you are interested in demoing, make sure to apply here before Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 11:59pm.