The Office of Information Technology is hosting a live stream of this year's Accessing Higher Ground Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference, to be held November 11 - 15, 2024. The conference will be streamed at the Biltmore in Conference Room 302.
Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
- Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public settings.
- Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance.
- The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
- The incorporation of Universal Design content into university curriculums.
Typical audiences include:
- Web Designers & Project Managers
- Assistive Technologists
- ADA Coordinators
- Human Resource Personnel
- Persons With Disabilities
- Disability Specialists
- Faculty
- Course Designers
- Media Specialists and Programmers
- IT and Communication Managers
Highly Recommended Sessions Include:
Thursday, Nov. 14 (Conference Room 302)
- Don’t spin your wheels in place: Use AI to accelerate accessibility tasks (11 a.m. EST)
- Website Liability Legal Update (3:45 p.m. EST)
- Web Accessibility in Higher Education (3:45 p.m. EST)
Friday, Nov. 15 (Conference Room 302)
- Accessibility Jeopardy: A Gamified Approach to Professional Development in Inclusive Teaching (1:30 p.m. EST)
*Times have been adjusted to reflect Eastern Standard Time
A complete agenda of virtual sessions can be found at: https://accessinghigherground.org/virtual-2024/ . Please note that times shown on the linked website are in Mountain time (two hours behind) and not Eastern time.