Impactful Ways To Celebrate GAAD Outside of May

Presenters Joe Devon — GAAD Foundation Jeremy Seda — North Idaho College Description How can Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) be celebrated at higher education institutions when it may conflict with commencement ceremonies and/or the start of summer vacation? Joe Devon, the Co-Founder of GAAD shares a breadth of ideas on how others have done this […]

Promoting the Accessible Design of Online Courses: What Role Can You Play?

Presenters Sheryl Burgstahler — University of Washington Terrill Thompson — University of Washington Description Are you a webmaster? content developer? technology coordinator? The rush to move instruction online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; increasing numbers of civil rights complaints about inaccessible IT on postsecondary campuses; and greater awareness about the importance of diversity, equity, […]

3 Ways To Adjust Your Content for Users With Cognitive Disabilities

Presenters Troy DeRego — NewCity Description Cognitive disabilities are by far the most common type of disability. In fact, it’s safe to say that if we include the effects of aging, head injuries, the side effects of infectious diseases or medications, and environmental distractions, every one of us will experience some form of cognitive impairment […]