Accessing Higher Ground virtual conference
Thursday, November 19th, marks the second full day for the main Accessing Higher Ground virtual conference.
Two tracks are streamed simultaneously throughout the virtual conference.
Location: Faculty Development Center – Livingston Lord Library
IMPORTANT: Bring your Dragon ID to access the FDC.
PARTIAL SCHEDULE
Below are some of the session topics available on Thursday. Check the Instructional Technology Services blog for a full schedule and links to topic summaries.
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Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Managing Accessibility in Online Education: WKU Processes and Practices
Presenter: Anne Honaker, Western Kentucky University
Introducing the Center for Accessible Materials Innovation
Presenter: Robert Martinengo, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Time: 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Creating faculty buy-in for accessibility
Presenter: Kristi O’Neil-Gonzalez, CSU Channel Islands
Building Accessibility Auditing into Course Development
Presenter: Kara Zirkle, George Mason University
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Time: 1:50 – 3:00 pm
PLENARY PANEL: Technology Accessibility in Higher Education — The Student Perspective
A panel of students with disabilities from across the United States share their challenges, solutions, success stories, and ideas.
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Time: 3:15 – 4:15 pm
New Developments in Image and Math Content Accessibility 2.0
Presenter: Sue-Ann Ma, Benetech
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You are free to come and go as you wish. Virtual sessions will be recorded and available for personal viewing after the conference.