Weekend: CSUN 2027 – Launching Tomorrow's Assistive Tech Innovations Today

Discover how the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is driving innovation in accessibility and assistive tech. Learn how the 2027 event and its brand-new Innovation Track give creators, startups, and researchers the stage to showcase life-changing ideas before they hit the market.

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The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference has been the global hub for accessibility and inclusive technology for over 40 years. Julia Santiago, Managing Director of the Centre on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge, shares how this legendary event brings together developers, researchers, educators, practitioners, and users to shape the future of assistive technology.

In this conversation, Julia introduces the Innovation Track—a new initiative designed to spotlight early-stage concepts, prototypes, and breakthroughs in accessibility. Participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, gather community feedback, and even pitch their ideas in the Innovation Challenge for a chance to win the Founders Award grant.

We also explore the growing role of AI in assistive tech, the shift toward mainstream products with built-in accessibility, and why CSUN is the ultimate platform to test and refine new ideas that can change lives.

Relevant Links

CSUN Assistive Technology Conference: https://csunconference.org