AccessAbility Business Summit 2026

Join 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.

Info: 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.

Info: 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.

Info: 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.

Info: Learn the steps to take to create accessible documents. This session is presented by Lainie Strange, State of Missouri ITSD, Accessibility Expert.

Info: Enjoy lunch while learning about real disability inclusion experiences and strategies from local area employers .

Info: 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 Venue & Nearby Stays

Boone Electric Cooperative, 1413 Rangeline Street, Columbia, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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