An ATHEN Workshop on Implementing Accessibility on Campus - A-Z

Proposal No: 442

Bios & Handouts

Speaker(s)

• Howard Kramer, ATHEN President, AHEAD
• Heidi Scher, Associate Director, University of Arkansas

Disability Area: Cognitive|Learning   Mobility   Vision   Deaf|HOH   Other Disability   Other Text  

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Topic Area: Legal   Best Practices   Web|Media Access   Alternate Format   Campus Policy   Curriculum Access   Assistive Technology   Information Resources  

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Length of Session (in hours): 5

Format: Lecture

Expertise Level: Beginner

Type of session: Pre-Conference

Summary of Session

This full-day workshop is intended for those who may be just starting to implement accessibility services and policies on their campuses or for those seeking to improve existing policies and services. The session will be divided into segments that include the following topics: 508 & Alternate Format Requirements and Implementation Strategies E-text Production Accessible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Implementing a Campus Web and IT Accessibility Policy Outreach and Education to Faculty about Accessibility

Abstract

Students with disabilities face many challenges in higher education, including challenges related to the accessibility of print, web, multimedia, information technology, and STEM resources. Access technology professionals are often called upon to develop and implement services and policies that address these barriers and equal the playing field. In this full-day workshop participants will explore strategies and best practices for implementing accessibility services and policies on their campuses.

Kepoints

1. Participants will have examined different alternate media formats and have gained an understanding of the resources and strategies available to provid
2. Participants will have gained an understanding of Section 508 and how it applies at the state level, as well as learned about current implementation strategies at a number of colleges.
3. Participants will have developed an understanding of the complexities of accessible STEM materials and gained an understanding of resources, techniques and strategies.

Speaker Bio(s)

Howard Kramer

ipsum

Heidi Scher

Handout(s)