#InnovationAtWork: USDA TARGET Center’s 2018 Technology Showcase

“Come explore and engage with universal technology that is changing the workplace, and the world, for all of us.” – D’Ann Clayton, Director, USDA TARGET Center
 
 
The USDA TARGET Center will host the #InnovationAtWork Assistive Technology and Ergonomic Showcase on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT in the USDA South Building Cafeteria. Highlights include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI).
 
This one-day only, hands-on event for USDA employees nationwide will feature fifteen technology exploration stations and eight educational sessions.
 
Featured Exhibitors and Technology:

• Aira: Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
• Envision Technology: IrisVision VR
• 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:

• American Sign Language with Gallaudet University
• Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Accessibility
• Ergonomics and Wellness

 Register 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 and 12:00 PM EDT.
 
Registration Benefits:

• 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.

 
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 prior to the event is required to ensure reasonable accommodation.
 
Learn about the USDA TARGET Center.
 
USDA is an equal opportunity employer.