Rights Commission , Stephanie Cadieux , Chief Accessibility Officer for the Government of Canada , and Darryl Condon , Managing Partner HCMA Architecture + Design – to name a few .
# APN2023 : Building Together brings the accessibility community together . We will network . We will learn from national and international leaders . We will engage in thoughtful discussions about creating meaningful and barrier-free experiences for people of all ages and abilities . This conference will acknowledge the hard work done to remove the barriers in the built environment and recognize that there ’ s much more work to be done .
# APN2023 : Building Together invites everyone interested in accessibility and inclusion . Past conference attendees have included people from a wide variety of backgrounds , including architects , designers , planners , municipal staff , individuals working in human resources , Diversity , Equality , and Inclusivity ( DE & I ) specialists , occupational therapists and students . said an APN 2021 conference attendee .
The Accessibility Professional Network is a reflection of the conference in that they ’ re both one-of-a-kind entities . The network is a unique professional association created by RHF to connect members of the accessibility community with resources , training , networking , and job opportunities . Those interested in attending # APN2023 : Building Together have the option of also joining the APN to continue developing connections and knowledge about the accessibility industry .
The in-person conference is held in beautiful Vancouver , British Columbia , at the River Rock Resort . Those who wish to participate from the comforts of home without the barrier of flights , accommodations , and other related experiences , can do so through APN2023 ’ s online platform .
“ The APN conference sparked something in me , and I definitely will advocate for accessibility and spread awareness moving forward ,”
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