Hive WR Members Working for Equal Access

The April member meetup brought out a passionate group of members and guests who got to learn about the challenges of kids with disabilities using technology, how a program for youth with developmental disabilities is making a difference, the future of digital education and a very personal story about overcoming bias from a white, male programmer. You can view the presentations below, they are all short!

Following the Lightning Talks we had a passionate discussion about bias in the tech sector and what we might be able to do about it. There were some amazing ideas, lots of frustrations and yet, hope. We’ll share those ideas soon here on our blog. Meantime, get inspired by these amazing stories!


Lyndia Stacey, University of Waterloo

The future of education and the tension between digital and analog


Dorothy McCabe, KidsAbility

The challenges faced by kids with disabilities and an ask for new eye gaze technologies!


Jesse Wilson, Square

Reformed brogrammer to diversity advocate!

 

 

 

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