Accessing Higher Ground Virtual Conference – Wednesday sessions

Wednesday, November 18th, marks the first day of main sessions for the Accessing Higher Ground virtual conference.

Two tracks are streamed simultaneously throughout the main 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 Wednesday. Check the ITS blog for a full schedule.

TOPIC: What works with faculty? Results from a yearlong faculty-to-faculty accessible instructional materials workshop
Presenter: Scott Kupferman, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
Time: 10:15 – 11:15 am
Location: LI 125

TOPIC: Faculty Outreach – Spreading the Gospel of Alternate Format to the Faculty Front Lines
Presenter: Susan Kelmer, University of Colorado Boulder
Time: 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Location: LI 124

TOPIC: The Challenges of Emerging Technology in Online Education: Tips and Tools for Ensuring Accessibility in the Online Environment
Steven Salter, Ashford University
Time: 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Location: LI 125

KEYNOTE TALK: Getting from Barrier-Free to Great User Experiences?
Presenter: Whitney Quesenbery, UX Researcher & Director of Center for Civic Design
Time: 1:50 – 3:00 pm
Location: LI 124

TOPIC: School of Social Work and Disability Resources: Working to Make Documents Distributed through LMS Accessible
Presenter: Krista Greear, University of Washington
Time: 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Location: LI 124

TOPIC: When the Federal Government Comes Knocking on Your Virtual Door– What to Expect in an ADA or 504 Technology Review
Presenter: Mary Lou Mobley, U.S. Dept. of Education
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Location: LI 125

You are free to come and go as you wish. Virtual sessions will be recorded and available for personal viewing after the conference.