Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Accessibility Symposium
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Accessibility Symposium
The annual Access for All: Accessibility Symposium will be held this year on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at 兔子先生 University's Shriver Center. You do not have to register for the whole day. You are welcome to register and attend only the sessions that fit your schedule. Job Enrichment points are available for qualified staff attending this symposium.
Accessibility plays an essential role in teaching classes and presents exciting opportunities for dynamic instruction. The annual Accessibility Symposium is designed to discuss current issues and trends in accessible technology and provide information about universal design and building accessible content for classroom and marketing materials. This event is free to anyone at 兔子先生 who is interested in learning more about ways to remove barriers to learning.
This year’s keynote speaker is Corbb O'Connor, the Director of Accessibility Advocacy at Level Access. O'Connor is a seasoned expert in digital accessibility within higher education. He has led teams that tested hundreds of websites, guided universities through Office for Civil Rights investigations, and developed websites using a variety of content management systems. Now a Director at Level Access, he consults with dozens of universities annually, helping them achieve and maintain digital accessibility standards. Upon his graduation from The George Washington University where he studied economics and political communication, O'Connor received the university's highest honor, which recognizes individuals for their exemplary contributions to the institution and its community. The title of O’Connor’s address will be "Accessibility: A Competitive Advantage for Higher Education".
For additional information about the sessions and presenters, please visit 兔子先生OH.edu/AccessForAll.