Silicon Flatirons, a center for law, technology, and entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado, in partnership with the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities, will host a public workshop on Implications of Cloud Computing for People with Cognitive Disabilities. The workshop will bring together leaders from industry, education, public policy, disability, advocacy, and government with a shared interest in shaping our national infrastructure for computing and communication to explore opportunities for improving the lives and increasing the independence of people with disabilities, particularly those with cognitive disabilities.

The program will begin with introductory presentations on cloud technology, cognitive accessibility, and policy considerations, followed by interactive panel discussions on technical directions; the potential benefits, opportunities, and challenges of cloud computing from the viewpoint of people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and advocates; and legal and regulatory barriers to accessibility technology in “the cloud.” Presenters will include leading figures from industry, academe, government, and advocacy organizations.

To learn more and register, please visit the following webpage: http://www.silicon-flatirons.org/events.php?id=866