Schedule 2024

10:30am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  PDF Remediation for the absolute beginner

  Dax Castro

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Alternate Format Hands-On Intensive: How to Create Effective Alternate Format

  Susan Kelmer

• Virtual pre-conference
  Matchless

  Managing the build of an accessible web site (2024)

  Gian Wild

  Media

  Videos

  • Video: Part 1 of 1 (External link)
• Penrose 1
  No session
• Penrose 2

  1-day Accessibility Testing Workshop (2024 update)

  Karl Groves

• Mattie Silks

  Adaptive Technology Professional Development Overview: From Inventory to Intake to Implementation

  Wink Harner

• No session

1:00pm MST

• No session

2:30pm MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  PDF Remediation for the absolute beginner (continued)

  Dax Castro

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Alternate Format Hands-On Intensive: How to Create Effective Alternate Format (continued)

  Susan Kelmer

• Virtual pre-conference
  Matchless

  Managing the build of an accessible web site (2024) (continued)

  Gian Wild

  Media

  Videos

  • Video: Part 1 of 1 (External link)
• Penrose 1

  Building Your Digital Accessibility Dream Team: Identifying Who You Have, Who You Need, and Growing You Team

  RaLynn McGuire

• Penrose 2

  1-day Accessibility Testing Workshop (2024 update) (continued)

  Karl Groves

• Mattie Silks

  Adaptive Technology Professional Development Overview: From Inventory to Intake to Implementation (continued)

  Wink Harner

• No session

9:00am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Adobe InDesign — Graphic Design Layout Techniques that Produce Accessible PDFs

  Bevi Chagnon

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Alternate Format Hands-On Intensive: How to Create Effective Alternate Format (continued)

  Susan Kelmer

• Virtual pre-conference
  Matchless

  Mobile accessibility for web sites and native apps (2024)

  Gian Wild

• Penrose 1

  Playing the Long Game: Building an A11y Outreach Ecosystem to Increase Faculty Engagement

  Mary-Colleen Jenkins

• Penrose 2
  No session
• Mattie Silks

  Create accessible documents in Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

  George Joeckel

• Colorado G-H

  Alt Format Refresh for Seasoned Professionals

  Christa Miller

• Colorado I-J

  Implementing Effective Campus Accessibility Initiatives: Strategies, Processes and Resources

  Rachel Kruzel

• No session

12:00pm MST

• No session

1:30pm MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Adobe InDesign — Graphic Design Layout Techniques that Produce Accessible PDFs (continued)

  Bevi Chagnon

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Alternate Format Hands-On Intensive: How to Create Effective Alternate Format (continued)

  Susan Kelmer

• Virtual pre-conference
  Matchless

  Mobile accessibility for web sites and native apps (2024) (continued)

  Gian Wild

• Penrose 1

  Accessibility in Procurement Deep(-er) Dive

  Rob Carr

• Penrose 2

  Workshop: Why THIS image HERE? Writing meaningful image descriptions for education and beyond.

  Laura Ciporen

• Mattie Silks

  Create accessible documents in Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (continued)

  George Joeckel

• Colorado G-H

  Enhancing University Accessibility with Real-Time Web Registry Services

  Gavin Colborne Little Forest

• Colorado I-J

  Anticipate, Respond and Act: Hot Topics in the Field of Assistive Technology, Alt Media and Digital Accessibility

  Rachel Kruzel

• No session

7:00pm MST

• No session

9:00 am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  The Intersectionality of Digital Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning

  Ann Knettler

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Creating Accessible PDF files from Microsoft Word in 5 easy steps

  Chad Chelius

• Matchless

  Live Captioning in the College Classroom 101

  Jena Wallace

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Developing and Sustaining an Effective Campus-wide Accessible Course Development Program, the Northwestern Model

  Jim Stachowiak

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  How to Systematically Evaluate and Create Inclusive Digital Maps

  Brandon Biggs

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsiteNo session
• Independence

  IAAP CPACC – Why and How to Get Certified

  Nir Pechuk

• Colorado G-H

  Better, More Accessible Typography — Improve Readability for All Users

  Bevi Chagnon

• Colorado I-J

  Unleashing Potential: Integrating Artificial Intelligence to Elevate Math and STEM Education

  Louis Shanafelt

• Colorado F

  Addressing Artificial Intelligence issues in Automatic Speech Recognition that affect Transcription Accuracy

  Jeremy Brassington

10:00 am MST

• No session

11:15 am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  LabNo session
• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Using AI for Alternate Media Creation and Automation

  Susan Kelmer

• Matchless

  DIY Braille: How to produce professional braille in-house (and why you should)

  Em Kribs

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Improving the Accessibility of Digital Courseware through UX Research

  Deanna Ferrante

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Understanding Accessible Color: WCAG and Beyond

  Dax Castro

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsite

  Practical Strategies to Get the Word Out, Build Awareness and Grow Usage of Your AT Tools

  Rachel Kruzel

• Independence

  How the State of Maryland Created an Office of Accessibility

  Andrew Drummond

• Colorado G-H

  Better, More Accessible Typography — Improve Readability for All Users (continued)

  Bevi Chagnon

• Colorado I-J

  The Accessible Math Guide

  Darrin Evans

• Colorado F

  Captioning Your Content: Creating a Sustainable System

  Megan Cox

12:15 pm MST

• No session

1:45 pm MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Exploring the Accessibility of Complex Graphics in PDFs.

  Elizabeth Franklin

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Planning for Effective and Sustainable Digital Accessibility: Meeting the New ADA Title II Requirements with Excellence

  Ann Knettler

• Matchless

  Captioning for Inclusive Education: Enhancing Accessibility while focusing on Universal Design

  Lindsay Cisar

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Accessibility Experiences of Developing Sage’s Epigeum, Platform and Content

  Crista Earl

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Optimizing Zoom interactions and collaborations

  George Joeckel

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsite

  The Web Accessibility Framework: A Way to Understand, Organize, Improve, and Communicate Web Accessibility

  Mark Pope

• Independence

  Note Taking Technology – Procedures and New Trends for Access

  Cody Sorlie Theis

• Colorado G-H

  A Decade of Evolution: Crafting an Inclusive Accessibility Policy

  Lucy Greco

• Colorado I-J

  The Inclusio Project – a Progress Report

  John Gardner

• Colorado F

  A Critical Assessment of the Accessible Content E-Portal (ACE)

  Sabina Pagotto University of Toronto

3:00 pm MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Creating Effective Alternate Format of Powerpoints for Blind/LV Students

  Susan Kelmer

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Using EPUB to Retire the PDF

  Darrin Evans

• Matchless

  Ensuring Accessible Content with Benetech’s Approved Publishing Tool Service

  Charles LaPierre

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Moving Institutional Practices from Retrofit toward Universal Design: Recommendations for OER Teams

  Luis Perez

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Rethink Alt Text — Better Ways to Communicate Complex Graphics

  Bevi Chagnon

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsite

  Our Journey to Creating an Accessible Procurement Process

  Jen Bethmann

• Independence

  Strategic Maturity Model and Tactical use of Product Vendor Accessibility Process

  Susan Cullen

• Colorado G-H

  The SHUFFLE maturity model – A systematic approach for improving accessibility at higher education institutions

  Gottfried Zimmermann

• Colorado I-J

  Caps for Sale: Partners in Accessibility

  Christa Miller

• Colorado F

  OCR’s Year In Review (2024)

  Mary Lou Mobley

4:15 pm MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Creating Effective Alternate Format of Powerpoints for Blind/LV Students (continued)

  Susan Kelmer

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Using EPUB to Retire the PDF (continued)

  Darrin Evans

• Sponsor Session
  Matchless

  Real-Time Accessible Materials for Students

  Jeff Jullion

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Best Practices in Designing Instructional Presentations for Diverse Learners

  Joseph Feria-Galicia

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Rethink Alt Text — Better Ways to Communicate Complex Graphics (continued)

  Bevi Chagnon

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsite

  Infusing Innovation into Texthelp Tools: Improvements & Exciting Updates

  Rachel Kruzel

• Independence
  No session
• Colorado G-H
  No session
• Colorado I-J

  Leveraging UDL Options for Accessible Course Design

  Sonya Woods

• Colorado F

  OCR’s Year In Review (2024) (continued)

  Mary Lou Mobley

5:00 MST

• No session

9:00 am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Beyond the Checkers — What’s REALLY Needed in an Accessible PDF

  Bevi Chagnon

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Just in Time! Assistive Technology Tools for Organization, Time Management, and Stress Reduction

  Michelle Brodsky

• Matchless
  
  streaming from onsite

  Captioning for Inclusive Education: Enhancing Accessibility while focusing on Universal Design (continued)

  Lindsay Cisar

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Don’t spin your wheels in place: Use AI to accelerate accessibility tasks

  Laura Jervis

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Overcoming the barriers to WCAG and PDF/UA compliance with Accessible PDFs

  Chad Chelius

• Mattie Silks
  No session
• Independence

  Don’t ask, don’t get? How to reach the 65% of students with disabilities who need your support, but won’t ask for it.

  Paddy Heaton

• Colorado G-H

  Promoting Accessibility Across the California Community Colleges with the Accessibility Capability Maturity Model

  Dawn Okinaka

• Colorado I-J

  Key principles for creating an interactive journey in a PDF document with infographics

  Dax Castro

• Colorado F

  Preparing for DOJ’s New Title II Web Accessibility Regulation

  Ken Nakata

10:00 am MST

• No session

11:15 am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Beyond the Checkers — What’s REALLY Needed in an Accessible PDF (continued)

  Bevi Chagnon

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  WCAG Unwrapped: A People’s Guide to Accessible Digital Experiences

  David Dauber

• Matchless
  
  streaming from onsite

  Are Automatic Captions Accurate Enough for Your Educational Content?

  Jena Wallace

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Confronting and Addressing Barriers: UDL, AT Myths and Biases

  Rachel Kruzel

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Exploring the Potential of AI in Enhancing Accessibility

  Lucy Greco

• Mattie Silks

  Learn How PREP Brings 95% AI-Led Automation for PDF Accessibility with Higher Accuracy

  Vijayshree Vethantham

• Independence

  Considerations for Making Digital Accessibility and Training Really Work

  Rob Carr

• Colorado G-H

  AccessCORPS: A Scalable Approach to Enhancing Higher Eduction Accessibility and Research

  Bruce Walker

• Colorado I-J

  Key principles for creating an interactive journey in a PDF document with infographics (continued)

  Dax Castro

• Colorado F

  Updates to Federal Disability Rights Law in the Digital Space

  Mary Lou Mobley

12:15 pm MST

• No session

1:45 pm MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  LabNo session
• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Unlocking Accessible Education: Interpreting Accessibility Metadata for Inclusive Learning

  Charles LaPierre

• Matchless
  
  streaming from onsite

  Mythbusters: The truth behind 7 rumors about ePub accessibility

  Christine Foushi

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Building a Knowledge Base for Accessibility Support

  Rachel Comerford

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Website Liability Legal Update

  Ken Nakata

• Mattie Silks

  Understanding and Evaluating Color and Contrast Requirements in WCAG

  Jonathan Whiting

• Independence

  Harnessing AI and DEI: Innovative Solutions for Overcoming Accessibility Challenges through Captioning

  Lindsay Cisar

• Colorado G-H

  Navigating Accessibility Through AI: Opportunities and Challenges with the Outcome Thinking Framework

  Jaeun Ku

• Colorado I-J

  Writing educational alt text to support the why of learning

  Laura Ciporen

• Colorado F

  Navigating Excellence and Collaboration: Exploring Centers of Excellence and Communities of Practice in Accessibility

  Kevin Rydberg

3:00 pm MST

• No session

4:00 MST

• No session

8:00 MST

• No session

9:00 am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Accelerated PDF Remediation with Augmented Classification AI

  Greg Suprock

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  6 Things Screen Readers Catch that Your Document Accessibility Checker Can’t

  Dax Castro

• Matchless

  I Have an ePub…Now What?

  Christine Foushi

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Updates from PDF Association accessibility working groups: New examples! & an API mapping

  Zak Kinsey

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  The Power of AI: Bridging the gap between Accommodations and UDL

  Conner Nudd

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsite

  Empowering Content Authors in Maintaining Accessible Web-Based Content

  Jeff Singleton

• Independence

  Moving Institutional Practices from Retrofit toward Universal Design: Recommendations for OER Teams

  Luis Perez

• Colorado G-H

  From Identification to Inclusion: Strategies for Assessing, Remediating, and Sustaining Digital Assets

  Jeremy Gonzales

• Colorado I-J

  Consumer Advocacy Groups: Collaboration, not Contention

  Stephen Polacek

• Colorado F

  Enhancing Web Accessibility Training for Emory University Libraries

  Cari Lovins

10:15 am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  LabNo session
• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Unleashing Potential: Sparking Momentum, Fostering Passion, and Increasing Campus Participation in Digital Accessibility (revision of 39481)

  Kimberly Norris

• Matchless

  Scaling Alternative Format Output: In-House vs. Vendor Support

  Rachel Comerford

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Crafting Inclusive and Accessible Online Courses with some HTML Magic

  Sasa Stojic-Ito

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Accessible PowerPoint Templates — Engage your Audience and Reduce your Remediation Costs

  Bevi Chagnon

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsite

  Leveraging Chat GPT for Enhanced Web Accessibility Remediation

  Kristine Neuber

• Independence

  Applying Neurodivergent Perspectives to Accessibility Resources

  Julie Rummings Cornell University

• Colorado G-H

  Implementing an effective and scalable Accessibility Procurement Program

  Aaron Page

• Colorado I-J

  Building Accessible, Gamified Learning is Definitely Possible

  Celine Greene

• Colorado F

  Advancing Accessibility by Fostering Collaboration

  Mike Williamson University of Colorado Boulder

11:30 am MST

• Denver 1-3
  
  Lab

  Remediation of Complex Tables in PDF (revision of 39618)

  William Kilian

• Denver 4-6
  
  Lab

  Empowering every user – semantics in design

  Nilmani Kumar

• Matchless

  Fight Climate Change with Digital Accessibility & the Web Sustainability Guidelines

  Jennifer Strickland

• Penrose 1
  
  streaming from onsite

  Crafting Inclusive and Accessible Online Courses with some HTML Magic (continued)

  Sasa Stojic-Ito

• Penrose 2
  
  streaming from onsite

  Accessible PowerPoint Templates — Engage your Audience and Reduce your Remediation Costs (continued)

  Bevi Chagnon

• Mattie Silks
  
  streaming from onsite

  Building RAMPS for Digital Access

  Kate DeForest

• Independence

  Knowledge Transfer – DSP Profession Knowledge, Mentors, and Colleagues

  Sheryl Ballenger

• Colorado G-H
  No session
• Colorado I-J

  Accessibility Jeopardy: A Gamified Approach to Professional Development in Inclusive Teaching

  Toni Picker

• Colorado F

  Accessible Communication Tools and Practices in The Workplace: A Case Study of Multiple Communication Technologies

  Marisha Lamont-Manfre