Event Recap: All Children Reading

RGI events recently coordinated a virtual Ed Tech Expos for All Children Reading, an initiative dedicated to creating wider access to reading for children with disabilities. The conference was held in three parts, with two virtual events and one in-person event, for stakeholders in Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

The four-hour webinar covered a variety of topics related to All Children Reading's mission, including their work on developing accessible reading materials, their partnerships with organizations around the world, and their research into the impact of their work. Their main focus was showcasing solutions to advance child literacy.

One of the key challenges in planning the event was ensuring that it was accessible to all participants, regardless of their location or disability, just like the organization’s overall mission. To this end, RGI worked with All Children Reading to choose a virtual platform that offered a variety of accessibility features, including closed captioning, sign language interpretation, and the ability to translate the content into multiple languages.

Another challenge was scheduling the event in a way that would work for participants in these regions with the team organizing it is located in the US. This meant that RGI Events staff worked late into the night their time to host the events in local daytime for the participants.

Despite the logistical challenges, the All Children Reading virtual conference was a success. People from around the world registered for the event, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Participants praised the content of the sessions and the accessibility features of the platform.

The All Children Reading virtual conference is a prime example of how technology can be used to break down barriers and create opportunities for people with disabilities, and RGI was more prepared than ever to aid this effort post-Covid-19, as it expanded our understanding of the need for virtual events and our reach globally. RGI events is proud to have played a role in making this event a success, and we look forward to continuing to work with All Children Reading to make reading accessible to all children.