[CTCAccess] Fw: [Athen] Register now for the ATHEN Virtual Conference!

[Jess Thompson]

Here's a virtual conference happening this Friday on accessibility that will address responding to OCR complaints and procurement.


An ATHEN membership is all that's needed to attend. Memberships run $100 for professional level or $200 for institutional.


Jess



Jess Thompson
Program Administrator, Accessible Technology Initiatives
Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
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Registration is now open for ATHEN’s virtual conference, “Share, Learn, Engage!”

Full details are available on the ATHEN website:
https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference

Register at:
https://goo.gl/forms/LJ5b3XfI7TaDdaaF3

ATHEN members MUST complete the form to participate at no cost. All sessions will be conducted using the Zoom platform.

Not an ATHEN member? Join ATHEN to participate at: https://athenpro.org/content/membership-athen


Description
Please consider joining us on Friday, June 8 to hear from those in higher education share their experiences regarding OCR complaints, the implementation of UDL practices in the classroom, mobile apps for students with disabilities, and how to address accessibility as part of procurement.

Details are below or visit the ATHEN Virtual Conference website for details:
https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference


Agenda - Friday, June 8
Welcome: 8:30 AM PDT/11:30 AM EDT


Session 1: 8:40 AM PDT/11:40 AM EDT
Topic: How Three Campuses Are Addressing Office of Civil Rights Actions

This session brings attendees the experiences of three campuses who are responding to the actions of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). From initial responses to long-term planning, panelists will share their approaches, challenges, and successes in addressing legal, ethical, and logistical factors related to OCR actions.


Session 2: 9:50 AM PDT/12:50 PM EDT
Topic: UDL, Accessibility, and Quality Assurance – Collaborations at the University of Arizona for Accessible Online Classes

The University of Arizona’s Office of Digital Learning and Disability Resources collaborate to ensure quality, accessible, universally designed courses for UA Online. Key partnership elements include sharing resources and knowledge around innovative technologies for teaching and best practices for accessibility and inclusive learning components.


Session 3: 11:00 AM PDT/2:00 PM EDT
Topic: Technology Strategies for Supporting Students with Disabilities

This session explores assistive technology, mobile apps, and other technology strategies to directly support students with disabilities. Speakers will share insights into researching, selecting, supporting, and training for assistive technology for students.


Session 4: 12:10 PM PDT/3:10 PM EDT
Topic: Procuring accessible ICT and what to do when “everything is an exception”

Campuses around the country have worked to establish procedures for the procurement and implementation of accessible ICT. However, once accessibility review processes are in place, it quickly becomes evident that most products on the market are not fully accessible. This presentation will discuss this reality and how it can be addressed.


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