Fri, Mar 27
|Redmond
Vision to Victory XL Workshop - Employ ME: Al and Technology Spring Break
This is for Washington State Residence Only Registration is closed; new registrations are no longer being accepted at this time. Thank you for your interest—we hope to see you in the near future.
Time & Location
Mar 27, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT – Apr 01, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
Redmond, 17771 NE 78th Pl, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
About the event
Join us for an empowering week including mini workshops at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, where technology meets opportunity. This Vision to Victory XL workshop is designed for students with blindness and low vision who are ready to explore careers in technology, AI and Coding. Through hands-on sessions with Microsoft Al tools, Copilot, Chat GPT, advanced prompting techniques and accessibility innovations, participants will gain valuable job readiness skills, build confidence, and connect directly with industry professionals. Each day strengthens independence, self-advocacy, and your ability to thrive in the modern workforce.
Workshop Highlights
Meet and network with Microsoft professionals and engage with the best within the tech industry
Create a resume, cover letter and interview with Chat GPT
Choose a job or industry and let AI show you how to get started
Learn how to prompt like the best with your AI companion
Learn how to research using chain prompting and have your Al adapt to your needs
Utilizing chatbot technology, learn how to truly advocate and know your rights through
AI
Enhance your independent living skills
Learn and play with students from across the state
Full agenda and details to come soon
Who is Amerability Services?
We are a leading PRE-ETS service-provider in Washington, Oregon and Nevada who provides superior transition workshop experiences with strong and significant outcomes for students who are Blind, Deaf-blind and Low-Vision. CEO Murray Elbourn leads all workshops with content partners including Microsoft, CAT, EQ Records, the U.S. Blind Tennis Association and others. Murray has been a Paralympic athlete, world championship coach and a CEO of multiple companies. He has lived experience as a Low-Vision professional. Amerability Services embraces Assistive Technology because we understand the challenges students who are blind, Deaf-blind and Low-Vision students face. The Amerability team are also qualified and experienced and provide a safe, encouraging environment for growth and learning for students and support for their families. For more on Amerability please visit www.amerability.com
Workshop Cost
All Amerability workshops are free for DSB PRE-ETS customers aged 14-22 years-old who are Blind, Deaf-blind and Low-Vision and have a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) plan.
When and Where
Dates: March 27 - April 1, 2026Location: Redmond, WA
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites (17771 NE 78th Place, Redmond, WA 98052
All venues are accessibility compliant and designed for full participation.
Contact Information
Amerability Contact Person: Murray Elbourn, CEO - Phone/Text: (509) 601-8447 | Email:
PRE-ETS DSB Contact: Janet George - Email: janet.george@dsb.wa.gov
If you encounter any difficulties, please use the chat feature on the right corner bottom button or email murray@amerability.com. You can also submit feedback for accessibility improvement, aesthetic design, or other changes that would make the experience better. You can submit your feedback