AgeTech + Accessibility at CES 2026 By Steve Ewell ● Sep 25, 2025

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AgeTech + Accessibility at CES 2026

By Steve Ewell ● Sep 25, 2025

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The arrival of fall means CTA is in full swing planning for CES 2026, and I’m excited to share an early preview of AgeTech and Accessibility content we’ll showcase in Las Vegas. These two areas of innovation provide independence and connection for older adults and people with disabilities.

This newsletter is your guide to all things aging and accessibility at CES 2026 — from program highlights to how to get involved onsite in Las Vegas.

Sincerely,

Stephen Ewell

Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation
Vice President, Accessibility and AgeTech, CTA

sewell@CTAFoundation.tech
www.CTAFoundation.tech

NEW Accessibility Stage at CES 2026 Presented by Verizon Accessibility

Accessibility Stage

Partnering with Verizon, the Foundation is creating a new stage dedicated to accessibility at CES 2026.

CES features a significant amount of accessibility sessions, but this stage will give the content greater visibility in a central location.
The stage location is The Venetian Convention Center lobby, just outside the entrance to Halls A-D (level 2).
The stage will operate for the three busiest days of CES – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — and feature multiple sessions highlighting a wide range of accessibility topics.
Each session will also be recorded and shared for later viewing on CES.tech.

We are accepting sponsored sessions now!

CTA Foundation 8th Annual Pitch Competition Presented by Next50

Pitch Comp

This high energy, engaging event is designed to kick‑start collaborations that will drive the future.

Our Pitch Competition is a live event showcasing lifechanging tech, which surmounts challenges faced by older adults and people with disabilities.
Startup companies pitch to a live, standing-room only audience at the Eureka Park Startup Stage, while fielding tough questions from a panel of expert judges on how their innovation can make an impact.
Winning companies (Judges and Audience Choice) will receive monetary awards and a highlight on the Accessibility Stage.

CTA Foundation Health Innovation Challenge Presented by WITH Foundation

Innovation Health Challenge

The CTA Foundation Innovation Challenge asks consumer technology companies to leverage their products to solve challenges faced by those with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).

This program will particularly target the needs of working age adults (18-64) who developed a developmental disability before the age of 21 and are seeking more independence and control in their healthcare.
The event incorporates the IDD community by hosting a roundtable, followed by a pitch event, during CES.
The winning companies receive monetary awards, and a highlight on the Accessibility Stage, for their unique solutions to challenges faced by the IDD community.

Accessibility Roundtable Presented by Salesforce

Accessibility Round table

The CTA Foundation’s invite-only Accessibility Roundtable facilitates connections between accessibility advocates, nonprofits, government representatives and industry leaders, allowing them to problem solve and leverage #tech4good.

The roundtable’s goal is to advance conversation – and partnerships – on key challenges that advance inclusivity.
To accommodate as many advocates and supporters as possible, the event expanded in 2025 to a record attendance of 125 attendees.
In 2026, we are hoping to expand the programming even further, utilizing a breakout format that allows for a deeper dive on more topics.

Eureka Park Accessibility Contest

Eureka Park

The Eureka Park Accessibility Contest gives US and Canadian based start-ups focused on accessibility the opportunity to win a spot in Eureka Park and receive recognition for their technology solutions.

This will be the 10^th year of the popular contest, and prior awardees include Aira, Good Maps, GoVoBo, WHILL, WeWalk and Xander.

Accessibility & Aging Reception

Accessibility Reception

Join us on opening night of CES to shine the spotlight on accessibility and AgeTech.

This reception is an open invitation to all attendees at CES interested in accessibility and aging solutions.
The well-attended evening event, complete with food and drinks, helps kick-off the first day of CES.

To learn more about supporting any of these events, visit our online prospectus . Or send me an email to set up a time to chat more about how your company get involved in aging and accessibility at CES.

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DAVID PERLMUTTER, M.D. best selling author of Brain Maker – Nurturing Gut Health

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Nurturing Gut Health Through A Few Easy Strategies Can Alter Your Brain’s Destiny For The Better
BRAIN MAKER
FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NEUROLOGIST AND #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR,
DAVID PERLMUTTER, M.D. author on Brain Maker
There have been strides in treating many life-threatening illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. The same, however, cannot be said for brain-related disorders. We don’t have meaningful treatments, let alone cures, for our most challenging but all too common neurological ailments. The good news is that the latest, cutting-edge science now links brain health and brain dysfunction to what goes on in the gut. #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain, Dr. David Perlmutter, shares this extraordinary new science, in lay terms, as well as practical advice on how to protect your brain in BRAIN MAKER: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain—for Life. Dr. Perlmutter offers recommendations designed to treat and prevent brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s and dementia; alleviate moodiness and depression; bolster our immune system and reduce autoimmunity; and improve metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity, which do factor into long-term brain health.
In BRAIN MAKER, Dr. Permlutter outlines what to eat and the simple dietary changes we need to make for better brain health including the role of prebiotics, the nutrient sources of fuel for the bacteria living within our guts; how probiotics, living microorganisms that encourage beneficial bacteria already living in the body, play a role in brain health; how fermented foods, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi, open the door to healthy brain function; and how exercise, sleep, and stress management influence our brain health.
This media tour is sponsored by the publisher: Little, Brown & Company
BIO: Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition who received his MD degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, the Journal of Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. He serves as Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Perlmutter is the author of seven books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar—Your Brain’s Silent Killers, now published in 27 countries.

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NYCREW – New York Commercial Real Estate Women Part 1 + 2 + 3

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Queens of the Empire: A highlight of the Annual Gala held by The New York chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network (NYCREW) was the presentation of the Empire Award to Leila Larijani(center), Senior Vice President – Wealth Management of UBS Financial Services, a sponsor of the organiztion’s annual Global Trends panel, and a member of numerous committees. This singular honor,given for outstanding dedication and service to the chapter and the industry, was founded and sponsored by NYCREW and CREW Network board member Faith Hope Consolo (right), Chairman of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group. Ms. Consolo also created the Founders Award, a comparable honor from the Association of Real Estate Women (AREW), during her term as President. The gala was the last for NYCREW, which will merge with AREW to form CREW New York in 2015, but the newly combined organization will present both the Empire and Founders Awards next year to recognize the achievements of its members. Pictured, from left: NYCREW past President Karen Dome, Senior Associate at Marcus & Millichap, who presented the award; Larijani; Consolo.

ABOUT NYCREW Network
NYCREW Network, the original New York area chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women, a national organization of over 9,000 commercial real estate professionals), was founded in 2001 to advance the success of women in commercial real estate through opportunity, influence andpower. Since then, NYCREW has provided its members with the skills and opportunities to achieve success in commercial real estate, encouraging doing business together in collaboration rather than competition. Comprised of senior and rising professionals from a broad range of disciplines within the commercial real estate industry, such as: financial services; asset and property management; developers; owners and operators; investment and property brokerage firms; and appraisers, accountants, architects, attorneys and other consultants, NYCREW members are also active in a wide range of industry segments, such as hospitality, industrial, office, retail, mixed use, transportation, etc.www.nycrew.org

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THE APOLLO THEATER PRESENTS – HARLEM HEALTHY SOUL FESTIVAL

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SPONSORED BY COCA-COLA
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013
12PM – 6PM
New York, NY (May 15, 2013) – The Apollo Theater announced today a new community initiative focused on family health and wellness – Harlem Healthy Soul Festival. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Harlem Healthy Soul Festival is designed to serve as a platform for Harlem families to learn about the numerous community health resources to live active and healthy lives. This daylong, free event will take place on Saturday, June 1st beginning at noon and will transform 126th Street behind the Apollo, into a block party filled with music, entertainment, celebrity performances, health and educational resources and family fun. Families are encouraged to participate in an array of activities such as health screenings, nutrition-focused cooking demonstrations, celebrity performances, and exercise modules. EmblemHealth and Manhattan’s Physician Group will also provide free health screenings.
WBLS’s Dr. Bob Lee will serve as the Apollo’s host for the Festival that will feature Apollo Amateur Night winners, Harlem Seeds, Dance Theater of Harlem and kids group Little Club Heads to name a few. This cultural celebration of healthy living will host a Men and Women’s Health Pavilion, Kid’s World Pavilion, Family Health and Wellness Pavilion and Healthy “Soul” Food Pavilion. Additionally, special celebrity guests, actors Tichina Arnold, Tamara Tunie and Lamman Rucker will conduct exclusive interviews and book signings at the Celebrity Hot Spot.
“In addition to being one of upper Manhattan’s most active performance venues and working theaters, the Apollo is also deeply committed to serving and enhancing the life of the Harlem community, and to the well-being of our neighbors” said Jonelle Procope, President& CEO of the Apollo Theater. “So we are delighted to present the Harlem Healthy Soul Festival and are thankful to Coca-Cola for their support.”
Recently, the Apollo Theater and Coca-Cola announced the extension of their long-term partnership which spans over 25 years. During this tenure, Coca-Cola has supported many of the nonprofit Theater’s major programs, including education in the arts, and its long-running signature show, Amateur Night. The Apollo’s Harlem Healthy Soul Festival is an extension of Coca-Cola’s sponsorship.
The Harlem Healthy Soul Festival promises to be an Apollo Theater signature cultural event joining the famed Apollo Amateur Night, the Apollo Music Café and Apollo Uptown Hall to name a few. To learn more about the Harlem Healthy Soul Festival, please visit www.Harlemhealthysoulfestival.org.

About the Apollo Theater
The Apollo is a national treasure that has had significant impact on the development of American culture and its popularity around the world. Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo Theater has played a major role in cultivating artists and in the emergence of innovative musical genres including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis, Jr., James Brown, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and countless others began their road to stardom on the Apollo’s stage. The Apollo Theater’s new artistic vision builds on its legacy. New Apollo programming has music as its core, driving large scale and more intimate music, dance and theater presentations. The Apollo will continue to present historically relevant presentations, as well as more forward-looking, contemporary work. Based on its cultural significance and architecture, the Apollo Theater received state and city landmark designation in 1983 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, visit www.apollotheater.org

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