# Event Details - **Event Name**: AccessAbility Business Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at the AccessAbility Business Summit 2026 to learn more about the benefits of hiring qualified individuals with disabilities!About this EventAccessAbility Business Summit 2026Join us in person for the AccessAbility Business Summit 2026! This is the perfect spot to connect, learn, and grow with fellow employers passionate about accessibility in business. Expect engaging talks, hands-on workshops, and plenty of chances to network. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make meaningful connections and gain fresh insights into the advantage of hiring qualified individuals with disabilities!HR Professional Certification credit availability is pending via Human Resources Association of Central Missouri. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cb652950-2cea-11f1-8627-f7c713c5a664-rimg-w1169-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg AgendaπŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AMWelcome and Introduction - NaviLensHost: Frank Taylor - NaviLensInfo: Welcome and introduction to NaviLens, the cutting edge technology for blind and partly sighted people! Many blind and partly sighted people have difficulty using traditional signage and therefore find it a challenge to be autonomous in unfamiliar environments. Blind and partly sighted users can use NaviLens codes, as they do not need to know precisely where they are placed. Just scan with your mobile camera and get the necessary information contextualized. Frank Taylor explains how NaviLens helps make cities smarter and more inclusive.πŸ•‘: 09:10 AM - 09:40 AMKeynote Speaker - Brian Nevins, U.S. Department of TransportationHost: Brian Nevins, Engineer, U.S. Department of πŸ•‘: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AMDisability Awareness & Workplace EtiquetteHost: Claudia Browner, Exec. Dir., Gov. Council on DisabilityInfo: Claudia Browner, Executive Director, Governor's Council on Disability and Acting Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, discusses how HR leaders can actively promote inclusive workplace cultures where all employees are valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. This session will explore different types of disabilities, clarify HR's legal and ethical responsibilities, and review appropriate disability etiquette in the workplace.πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMNetworking BreakπŸ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMAssistive Technology and AccommodationsHost: Mary Ross, Vocational RehabilitationInfo: This interactive session shows how assistive technology (AT) can be incorporated into job seeking, placement, and retention. Our presenters with share some successes and failures of AT in the workplace, as well as provide hands-on time with various AT devices. The session will discuss small changes we can each make to expand our capacity for helping people in work and life, and an overview of AT consideration and routes to device demonstration options and successful implementation.πŸ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PMAccessible DocumentsHost: Laine Strange, MO Office of Administration, ITSDInfo: Learn the steps to take to create accessible documents. This session is presented by Lainie Strange, State of Missouri ITSD, Accessibility Expert.πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PMNetworking BreakπŸ•‘: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PMLunch & Learn - Employer PanelInfo: Enjoy lunch while learning about real disability inclusion experiences and strategies from local area employers .πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMTalent Showcase - Reverse Job FairInfo: Businesses and Employers - Come meet job seekers at our job fair that flips the tables! Job candidates will highlight and showcase their talents, skills, and abilities, which might just meet your needs! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/accessability-business-summit-2026/100001981603830400 - **Event Categories**: business, contests, workshops, art, theatre, job-fairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Faccessability-business-summit-2026-tickets-1981603830400 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Boone Electric Cooperative - **lat**: 38.9660452 - **long**: -92.32623889999999 - **full address**: Boone Electric Cooperative, 1413 Rangeline Street, Columbia, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Central Missouri AccessAbility Collaborative (https://allevents.in/org/central-missouri-accessability-collaborative/27637572) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/768200a9cefaa1d1d402296e99f81d568abb1b141f6867445eadaf66133d8707-rimg-w940-h470-dc161717-gmir.jpg?v=1774952297 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8e490d8f52b9230789694017818d44f52db445743cb0acca5ac34c614b5354f2-rimg-w400-h400-dc151916-gmir.jpg?v=1774952297 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Boone Electric Cooperative, 1413 Rangeline Street, Columbia, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Central Missouri AccessAbility Collaborative - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, contests, workshops, art, theatre, job-fairs - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about AccessAbility Business Summit 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "AccessAbility Business Summit 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/768200a9cefaa1d1d402296e99f81d568abb1b141f6867445eadaf66133d8707-rimg-w940-h470-dc161717-gmir.jpg?v=1774952297", "startDate": "2026-05-07T09:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-05-07T15:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/columbia/accessability-business-summit-2026/100001981603830400", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Boone Electric Cooperative", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1413 Rangeline Street", "postalCode": "65201", "addressLocality": "Columbia", "addressRegion": "MO", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.9660452", "longitude": "-92.32623889999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us at the AccessAbility Business Summit 2026 to learn more about the benefits of hiring qualified individuals with disabilities!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-31", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-07T15:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-31", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/columbia/accessability-business-summit-2026/100001981603830400" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-31", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/columbia/accessability-business-summit-2026/100001981603830400", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Central Missouri AccessAbility Collaborative", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/central-missouri-accessability-collaborative/27637572" } ] } ] ```