The ITKAN network is hosting a special event on May 19th from 5-7 PM at the Microsoft Technology Center in Chicago. The event will include mobile technology demonstrations, discussions with subject matter experts on the promise and challenges of mobile IT and apps for people with disabilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, see a demonstration of Microsoft's mobile platform, and participate in a facilitated discussion on mobile applications and technology for users with disabilities. RSVPs are requested by May 17th.

1. ITKAN Special Event– all are welcome! ITKAN, a not-for-profit network affiliated with ITF for
professionals and aspiring professionals with disabilities into the IT industry, invites you to
join us for this high-energy evening including mobile technology demos, subject matter
experts and an open discussion on the promise and challenges of mobile IT and mobile apps
relevant to the community of people with disabilities!
When: Thursday, May 19th, 2011– 5PM-7PM
Where: Microsoft Technology Center, 200 E. Randolph, 2nd floor/ MTC #3 Chicago, IL
60601
…a handy map - http://www.microsoft.com/mtc/Locations/chicago_maps.mspx
…and a great video introduction!
http://www.microsoft.com/mtc/locations/video.mspx
Agenda:
5:00PM-5:20PM: Networking among peers – Knowledge, Network and Opportunity!
5:20PM-5:45PM: An Introduction and Demonstration of Microsoft Mobile Platform by Shawn
Noroozi, Mobility Solution Specialist
5:45PM-6:45PM: Mobile Applications and Technology – the promise and challenges for users with
disabilities – A facilitated discussion with Matt Mead, Managing Director and CTO of Redpoint
Technologies and Keith Franklin, Director of Cloud and .NET Services, MPS Partners
– Join us as we explore the explosion in mobile technology and software applications, their
applicability to the disability community and considerations on what the future may bring in
this revolutionary segment of IT!
6:45PM-7:00PM: Closing Comments and networking
PLEASE RSVP to Pat Maher at pmaher@nablement.com by Tuesday, May 17th!
NOTE: Please let us know if there is any reasonable accommodation that you require
to participate in this event.