November 2021

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Accessing Higher Ground 2021

(5 days) Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel1550 Court PlDenverCo80202

Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:

  • Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public setting;
  • Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance;
  • The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.

For institutions of Higher Education:

  • there is a strong focus on campus accommodation, Universal Design and curriculum accessibility.

For businesses and other audiences:

  • there are numerous sessions on best practices for web design, reaching untapped audiences through accessible design, and compliance with existing and anticipated Section 508 and ADA stipulations.

https://accessinghigherground.org

Understanding Transportation Barriers for Diverse Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults

In 2020, The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) embarked on an initiative to shine a light on transportation challenges of diverse populations. The NADTC conducted a national survey in February 2021, focusing on the transportation needs and preferences of people with disabilities, older adults and caregivers of different races, ethnicities, and cultures. Transportation equity is especially relevant now as the pandemic has underscored transportation gaps among diverse populations and increased isolation resulting from self-quarantine.

This presentation will discuss results from the survey to inform participants about transportation barriers, modes and potential solutions that respond to current and future mobility needs of diverse populations of older adults and people with disabilities. 

https://www.adainfo.org/training/webinar-understanding-transportation-barriers-diverse-ind...

Creating Accessible Digital Documents

Digital documents can often create barriers for people with disabilities. Many of these barriers are easy to remove with training around how people with disabilities use technology. In this course, participants will learn how people with disabilities use technology to access documents, characteristics of accessible documents, and practical tips for ensuring accessibility.

https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/session/?id=110979

Section 508 Best Practices: A Celebration of Twenty Years

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the initial enforcement of the Section 508 Standards. This session will showcase the work of influential accessibility professionals who developed and implemented the original 508 Standards. The session will also highlight the impact the standards have had on the accessibility of information and communication technology in the United States and around the world. Invited speakers include David Capozzi, former Executive Director of the U.S. Access Board (retired); Bill Peterson, Department of Homeland Security (retired); Terry Weaver, General Services Administration (retired); John Sullivan, General Services Administration; and Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director of the U.S. Access Board. To allow more time for the speakers, there will be no live question and answer session, but registrants may submit questions in advance. This webinar will include video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. Webinar attendees can receive a participation certificate.

https://www.access-board.gov/webinars/2021/11/30/section-508-best-practices-a-celebration-...

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